Events and Technical Projects Manager

The Rep
Birmingham, B1 2EP | From £37,000 | Closing: 27 November 2026

Summary

The Events & Technical Project Manager works within the Sales & Events Office with the Hospitality Operations Manager in delivering the overall aims and objectives of the company, whilst managing all technical aspects of the conference & events business.

More Details

As Events & Technical Project Manager, you will lead the technical delivery of a diverse portfolio of conferences, and corporate events across Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB). Working closely with operational, hospitality and sales teams, you will take responsibility for all technical aspects of event planning and delivery, ensuring exceptional standards of customer service, safety and event execution. You will manage technical teams, freelancers and third-party suppliers, oversee resources and equipment, develop innovative technical solutions, and act as the key technical contact for clients from initial enquiry through to live event delivery.

We are looking for an experienced technical events professional with strong leadership, project management and commercial skills. You will have proven experience delivering live events, managing budgets and resources, leading technical teams and building successful relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders. A broad knowledge of lighting, sound, AV and hybrid event technology is essential, alongside excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving abilities. The successful candidate will be commercially minded, comfortable identifying opportunities to enhance technical services and revenue, and passionate about delivering high-quality event experiences in a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.

Key benefits:

  • Contributory staff pension – 5% employee and 3% employer
  • A day off for your birthday
  • Free-to-use employee assistance service
  • Staff ticket discount (when available)
  • Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
  • 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
  • £6 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
  • Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans
  • We actively encourage all staff to see shows as believe that this enhances everyone’s experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Rep’s own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.

 

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