Head Lighting AV Technicia

We’re recruiting a Head Lighting AV Technician on behalf of a high-profile events and conference venue in Central London. The venue delivers a wide range of domestic and international events, including conferences, exhibitions, award ceremonies, corporate events, and live productions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lighting Technician looking to step into a senior, venue-based role with leadership responsibility in a technically advanced environment.

The closing date for applications is 4th February 2026

Reporting into the senior technical management team, you will take ownership of all lighting systems and operations across the venue. You will be responsible for ensuring lighting infrastructure is maintained to a high standard, while supporting the delivery of live events through hands-on technical expertise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on lighting operations, including patching, configuration, and ongoing maintenance
• Providing technical leadership, training, and mentoring to AV Technicians in lighting disciplines
• Rigging and de-rigging audio, lighting, video/data, and display systems
• Ensuring all work complies with Health & Safety regulations and venue procedures
• Supporting live events and working directly with clients, demonstrating strong communication and customer-facing skills
• Working collaboratively with wider technical and operational teams to deliver seamless events

This role will require evening and weekend working in line with event schedules. Overtime or TOIL will be provided.

The successful candidate will receive:

• Salary of £34,000 per annum
• Paid overtime or time off in lieu
• Discretionary performance-related bonus
• Excellent pension scheme with a high employer contribution
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service, plus an additional privilege day
• Subsidised staff catering facilities
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 3 days paid volunteering leave
• Access to structured learning and development
• Inclusive, supportive working culture with regular staff engagement initiatives

You will be an experienced Lighting or AV Technician with:

• Strong hands‑on knowledge of professional lighting systems in live event or venue environments
• Experience mentoring or supervising technicians
• A solid understanding of rigging, patching, and fault‑finding
• Confidence working directly with clients and event stakeholders
• A proactive, solution‑focused approach to live event delivery