Av & Events Technical Lead

Manchester University; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK is seeking an AV & Events Technical Lead to coordinate technical aspects of public and corporate events. This role demands extensive expertise in audio-visual systems and content production. Responsibilities include managing complex technical projects, driving creative event formats, and supporting an annual event program. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential. Attractive perks include a leading pension scheme and additional annual leave. Hybrid working may be possible.

Benefits

Leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement

Christmas closure paid

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Advanced technical expertise in audio-visual systems, live streaming, and content production.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and creative problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all technical aspects of the organisation’s events.
• Support the delivery of an annual programme of events.
• Drive creative thinking and contribute to innovative content and event formats.

Job description

Overall purpose of the role

The AV & Events Technical Lead is responsible for coordinating all technical aspects of the organisation’s events (public and corporate), content production, and digital media services. The role requires advanced technical expertise across audio-visual systems, live streaming, and content production, combined with strong communication, collaboration, and creative problem solving skills.

Reporting to the Events Production Manager, and working closely with the Head of Programmes and Partnerships, the postholder will support the delivery of an annual programme of events that aligns with the Centre’s strategic objectives. They will manage complex technical projects, troubleshoot issues, and implement effective solutions to ensure seamless delivery and the highest standards of technical performance. They will also support the delivery of corporate events on a regular basis.

A key part of the role is to drive creative thinking and actively contribute to ideation, helping shape innovative content and event formats that enhance audience engagement and strengthen the organisation’s messaging. The postholder will also identify opportunities for continuous improvement, refining event production processes, workflows, and technical approaches to increase efficiency and impact.

What you will get in return

• leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail]. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.

Contact information

Name: Lauren Barton
Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.