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Head of Scenic - Manchester (Events)
- Posted 08 May 2024
- Salary Negotiable
- LocationCheadle
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Live Events, Rental & Staging
- ReferenceSCENIS-MAN-OOP_1715160926
- Contact NameJoseph Kelly
Job description
KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leading and developing our scenic team including line management.
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities to help grow our scenic department.
- Liaising with the project managers to collate set lists and pass on to the workshop team.
- Managing the preparation process of our equipment to ensure the highest possible standards are met.
- Maintaining high standards of health and safety
- Providing input on construction design and material specification for custom scenic elements.
- Managing general service, maintenance, and repairs of equipment.
- Researching new materials, products & equipment and advise on investment.
- Adding new stock to service including keeping rental software up to date.
- Regular communication with the projects team for day to day and forward planning ensuring best use of department resource
- Supporting the business to maintain and develop key client & supplier relationships.
- Provide training where required.
- Assistance of other departments and other duties to meet the needs of the business.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY ATTRIBUTES OF THE CANDIDATE
- At least 5 years' experience in the professional live events industry with a specialism in scenic design and build.
- Self-motivation, with the ability to lead by example and work as part of a team
- Competent user of CAD software packages
- Good working knowledge of workshop tools and machinery
- Experience with CNC machines an advantage but not essential
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Meticulous planning and attention to detail.
- Ability to plan and prioritise multiple jobs, on a daily basis.
- Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines.
- Flexibility and a can do, customer focused attitude.
- Keen eye for detail and high standards of presentation.
- Strong IT skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence and own transport