Head of Rigging - Event Venue - Live Recruitment : Job Details

London - site based, 5 days per week - A fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding venue and provide a solid link between technical and operations departments.

THE COMPANY

A long-standing and iconic British venue with a diverse array of clients and projects, specializing in delivering a spectrum of events—both expansive and intimate, in-person and virtual. Leveraging profound technical knowledge, they elevate client experiences and foster a culture of continuous innovation.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible from the initial planning stage, right through to the event delivery.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assiting on the set-up & operation of events from a technical standpoint
• Leading on production of rigging, staging & event power
• Creating, reviewing & advising on CAD plans for events
• Working with Project Managers to plan crew & logistics
• Creating detailed pre and post event production schedules and documentation
• Troubleshoot problems on the event day
• Producing Health & Safety plans & risk assessments
• Overseeing the on-site rig & de-rig of installations

THE CANDIDATE

The preferred candidate will have a background in technical operations & CAD planning within a venue, experience within festivals / other greenfield site events.

In return, you will have the opportunity to work for an exceptional venue that fosters a tight-knit team culture and offers a host of additional benefits.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Ref: VH12626