Events and Technical Manager

Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) is seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of all technical elements across our diverse portfolio of conferences events and hospitality activities within The REP and the Library of Birmingham.

In this key role you will manage and coordinate all technical operations ensuring exceptional customer service high-quality event delivery and safe working practices. You will lead a team of Technical Managers technicians freelancers and casual staff acting as the primary technical contact for clients throughout the planning and delivery process.

Working closely with the Sales & Events Office and the Hospitality Operations Manager you will oversee technical scheduling budgeting equipment management resource planning and the safe set-up running and de-rig of events. You will also advise on technical elements during sales and planning stages support cross-departmental communication and drive efficiency and profitability through innovation effective resource use and the up-selling of technical services.

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Technical Project Manager with exceptional planning scheduling and administrative skills. Youll bring a positive professional attitude excellent timekeeping and strong reliability. Flexibility to work evenings weekends and occasional anti-social hours is essential.

You will have extensive experience delivering live events and managing clients contractors budgets and technical resources. Strong hands-on knowledge of AV lighting sound hybrid/virtual conferencing platforms and health & safety is required. Experience in customer-focused environments and an interest in theatre are highly desirable.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant organisation at the heart of Birminghams cultural district and play a leading role in delivering exceptional and memorable events.

Hours

40hrs a week - 5 days out of 7 .

Salary

37000

Holidays

25 days per year rising to 25 with service plus bank holidays.

The holiday year runs from 1 September to 31 August each year.

NoticePeriod

The notice period will be 3 months.

Location of Work

Your main place of work will be UVB in Birmingham but you may be required to work permanently or temporarily at other locations locally. You may be asked to work temporarily in other locations in the UK. Your role may involve some international travel.

Other benefits

• Contributory staff pension 5% employee and 3% employer

Non-contractual benefits

• A day off for your birthday
• Free-to-use employee assistance service
• Staff ticket discount
• Staff discount in the Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
• 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans.
• We actively encourage all staff to see shows as believe that being part of the Rep product enhances everyones experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all the Reps own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.

Applying for this post

To apply for this post please complete the online application process on our website: from your diversity monitoring form will not be shared with the recruitment panel.

*we accept other forms of submission including video and audio recordings.

Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) is a Disability Confident Employer. If you would like to apply under this scheme please selection this option on our application portal.

UVB supports and encourages applications from refugees seeking asylum in the United Kingdom. We will guarantee an interview to any refugee if they meet the minimum criteria for the job vacancy and has the legal right to work in the UK. If you would like to apply under this scheme please select this option on our application portal.

If you would like to request any adjustments to enable you to apply for this post or to fully participate in an interview please contactemailprotected

Theres no such thing as perfection

At UVB we dont expect or look for the perfect candidate instead we look for people who can positively contribute to our return you will be given support encouragement and all the right conditions to grow succeed and be your best. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where difference is a strength and every unique voice and skill is recognised and valued.

For us recruitment is more than a match against a job description its about feeling excited to come to work every day and being proud of who you work with and for. We believe UVB is for everyone so however you identify whatever your background if you feel excited about this role then we urge you to please apply.

Its important to us that UVB reflects the communities we serve and therefore we particularly welcome applicants from the global majority and D/deaf & disabled communities as these groups are not as well represented as we want them to be. We want our UVB to be culturally informed and accessible to all so we encourage you to celebrate and share your own cultural experience and knowledge of our city proudly in your application.

We guarantee to interview anyone from these under-represented groups whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. By minimum criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence (or could with reasonable support) as well as meeting any of the qualifications skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification.

Diversity monitoring

Our ultimate aim is to have diversity of all kinds in every layer of the organisation and to help us keep track of our success we kindly ask you to complete an Equality and Diversity form alongside your application. Participation is voluntary but appreciated and your responses will be anonymous and not shared with the recruiting managers.

Environmental

As one of the largest producing houses in the midlands we are aware that we have a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. As such we are aiming to be carbon neutral within 10 years with sustainability at the forefront of our working practices and integrate climate aware work into our programme. We have committed to adopt the Green Book Sustainable Productions framework on a minimum of 2 productions a year. Our Environmental Working Group is comprised of staff from across organisation to become environmental champions and meet regularly to review and update our Environmental policy and plans. We are committed to exploring trailing and renewing ways in which the organisation and staff can reduce their environmental impact and carbon footprint.

Flexible working
We know flexibility is everything and we foster a working environment which is focussed on outcomes not hours or being present. We actively encourage applications for flexible working and will make every effort to accommodate these requests

Safeguarding

The Rep is committed to safeguarding and operates an environment where all staff are expected to report any concerns about vulnerable people or about the behaviour or practice of colleagues and other people they come into contact with.

Offers

Any job offer we make is subject to:

• Receipt of 2 satisfactory references
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Role appropriate background checks
• Evidence of appropriate qualifications