Technical Director

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.