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HEAD OF SET DEPARTMENT - EVENTS AGENCY

Employer
Live Recruitment
Location
Hertfordshire
Salary
£45000 - 65000 per annum
Closing date
7 Sep 2018

Job Details

RMG16376 - Do not miss out on this unique and exciting Head of Set & Staging position within a leading company within the events industry!



THE COMPANY

Established for over 30 years, this independently owned full-service production agency has an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative, high-quality and creative events.

They produce and deliver events including conferences, launches, roadshows, AGM, experiential and internal communication projects for clients across the automotive, fashion and entertainments sectors. With a strong portfolio of clients as well and continued business growth and success this agency have big ambitions!

With multiple offices, this role will be based in their exciting hub in Hertfordshire, where you will work within welcoming, friendly and 'family-feel' office. You must be able to drive to get to their office.

THE ROLE

Due to business growth, this events agency is looking for a Head of Set & Staging to join their team. This is a senior level role within the company where you will manage the operations across the set, scenic and staging department.

Key responsibilities include;
  • Managing all operations in the scenic and staging department
  • Working closely with the production management team
  • Being a key point of contact for scenic / construction / staging
  • Producing build specifications and costings of materials
  • Managing a team of carpenters to ensure build schedules are delivered to specification
  • Managing workflow and project scheduling within the department
  • Advising on materials and construction methods
  • Working with internal creative design team
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD software to build drawings (highly advantageous)
  • Managing stock control
  • Adhering to H&S policies
  • Driving best practice and procedure
  • Overseeing build and install on-site when required


THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for this role, we will consider candidates working across the events, production, exhibitions or shop-fitting industry. It is important that you have worked at a senior level such as a Head of Department, Scenery manager, Workshop Manager, Warehouse Manager and Operations Manager. You will have experience in managing and motivating a team as well as having strong knowledge all areas of scenic / staging production.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across the marketing spectrum. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please go to our website to register - www.live-recruitment.co.uk/register-your-cv - and we'll keep you updated with the latest opportunities

Company

Live Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency for the live events industry looking after the businesses and people who work in event / experiential agencies, corporate clients, venues and associations. Whether you’re looking to build your team or get a new and exciting job in events, you’ve come to the right place.

Our website carries the latest vacancies, careers and job opportunities and is constantly updated with the latest Event opportunities as they become available.

Read our latest article: Will you win the race to scale up your event recruitment?

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 616 3500
Location
55 Colmore Row
Birmingham
West Midlands
B3 2AA
United Kingdom

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