Department Manager

Department Manager – Audio Visual Operations Location: North West England Salary: £35,000 – £38,000 + overtime + benefits
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Sector: Live Events / AV Hire / Technical Production

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About the Role A growing and highly respected technical production business within the live events industry is seeking an experienced Department Manager – Audio & Vision to lead a busy operational team responsible for the preparation, quality control, and scheduling of professional AV equipment.
This is a hands-on leadership role, overseeing day-to-day warehouse and technical operations across Audio and Vision departments, ensuring equipment standards, workflow efficiency, and team performance consistently meet high industry expectations.
You will play a key role in supporting live event delivery standards across a fast-paced, technically demanding environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across Audio and Vision departments
• Lead, coordinate, and develop a team of AV prep technicians
• Oversee equipment preparation, de-prep, testing, and inspection processes
• Manage scheduling and workload prioritisation using internal systems
• Ensure high standards of equipment quality, accuracy, and readiness
• Coordinate turnaround schedules across multiple live projects
• Maintain strong stock control, consumables, and warehouse organisation
• Support RF coordination and equipment frequency management where required
• Work closely with operations and project teams to optimise workflow
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and operational standards
• Support wider operational needs during peak periods

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About You We are looking for someone already established within the live events, AV hire, or technical production sector, with strong operational and leadership capability.
Essential experience:

• Background in live events, AV hire, technical production, or event technology
• Experience managing or supervising teams in a warehouse or operational environment
• Strong knowledge of professional audio and/or visual equipment
• Experience in scheduling, planning, or resource coordination
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• IT literate and comfortable working with operational systems

Desirable:

• Knowledge of RF coordination / PMSE licensing
• Experience with wireless systems (e.g. Shure Wireless Workbench)
• Understanding of equipment testing, inspection, and quarantine processes
• PAT testing awareness or experience

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The Ideal Background Candidates typically come from:

• AV hire companies
• Live event production organisations
• Technical production providers
• Exhibition or broadcast support environments
• Equipment rental or staging businesses

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What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime paid
• 33 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing support package
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work & EV schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Career development within a growing technical business
• Strong team culture in a fast-moving live events environment

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The Environment This is a fast-paced operational role within the live events industry. Flexibility is essential, with occasional weekend work and varying workloads depending on project demand. You will be joining a highly capable team with strong technical standards and a focus on continuous improvement.



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