Job Description
As Technical Director you will lead show operations teams to ensure the technical functions deliver a safe, efficient and world leading operation, driving and maintaining outstanding show quality. Responsibilities include managing contracts, budgets, scheduling & resource planning. You will oversee the relationship with our subcontracted production partner – providing staffing & equipment for lighting, audio & video.
In collaboration with the Resident Artistic Director, artistic and stage management teams, you will uphold outstanding show quality. Together with the site services & visitor operations teams you’ll ensure exceptionally high standards in visitor experience are maintained & improved on.
Job Requirements
- Extensive leadership experience in large-scale entertainment production.
- Proven ability to lead diverse teams across multiple work environments.
- Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety regulations.
- Strong operational analysis and improvement skills.
- Able to prioritise, multi-task with accuracy, maintaining a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
- Competence & confidence to lead, coach & nurture talent.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Take a calm & practical approach to issue resolution.
- Proficient in MS Office and CAD software or similar
Job Responsibilities
- Lead technical production, ensuring compliance with show standards set by the creative producers.
- Manage external supplier/vendor relationships and contracts.
- Solely manage activity across the ABBA Arena site, ensuring equipment and staffing are sufficient and able work safely and with excellence.
- Collaborate with the Resident Artistic Director and Production Stage Manager to maintain outstanding show artistic quality.
- Ensure venue safety and excellent venue presentation alongside the site teams.
- Oversee equipment planning and procurement.
- Investigate and report technical issues affecting show quality.
- Provide logistical support, including international shipping, customs documentation and on-site equipment as needed.
- Manage the budget for show technical operations, with the Finance team.
- Optimise resource allocation and identify revenue opportunities.
- Encourage and nurture a proactive approach to risk.
