BAFTA 195 Piccadilly is seeking a new Technical Manager to join their busy team
Job purpose
Managing the technical department at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly and overseeing the smooth operation and running of all the technical equipment, fixtures and fittings housed within the building.
Ensuring the tech (both housed in the building and brought into the building) delivers the best possible member, guest and visitor experience; one that supports BAFTA’s positioning as celebrating the very best of creative expertise in Film, Games and Television.
Making sure the technical facilities at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly remain state-of-the-art and are maintained to the very highest standards.
Managing, developing and supporting the technical team and resources.
Act as a conduit between all departments and the technical team to confidently promote BAFTA 195 Piccadilly tech capabilities and allow smooth processes on events from start to finish
Be a key advocate for sustainability and environmental best practice at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly and ensuring health and safety systems are maintained to the highest standards.
Responsibilities
Manage the BAFTA 195 Piccadilly technical team and resources, ensuring all members of the team are fully trained on the technology
Be a key part of the growth of BAFTA 195 Piccadilly and its technical and operational capabilities
Work closely with BAFTA 195 Piccadilly’s departmental heads to ensure that the guest experience within
BAFTA 195 Piccadilly remains Gold Standard
Manage client liaison and contact regarding the technical requirements for their events and supporting these conversations with creative solutions
Ensure the technical facilities at BAFTA 195 Piccadilly are maintained at the very highest standards and always remain industry leading
Support the financial requirements of BAFTA 195 Piccadilly through maximizing technical and associated sales opportunities
Ideally you will be
Excited about new technology, a good people manager willing to go the extra mile for the building, our guests and your
Team. You will be a key-holder and point of contact for the building so flexibility in working hours through the working week
(Including early mornings and late finishes).
You must have excellent people skills and understanding of AV, lighting, sound, staging and rigging and work with the BAFTA 195 Piccadilly to support, promote and develop the brand. Working within the events and production industry, and have experience within a range of event scales and genres.
You will also be happy to work with the technical department and have a positive approach to client queries
Someone who is confident to talk to clients on the technology for the events
Can liaise with suppliers and obtain best value with hire equipment
Solid Health and Safety knowledge to interrogate RAMS
Application Procedure
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About BAFTA 195 Piccadilly
195 Piccadilly - Is BAFTA’s headquarters; our venue allows BAFTA to; double its year-round charitable work to find and support new talent across film, games and television; offer essential support to the industry; and ensure that careers in film, games and television are open to all. It will also generate additional income which will be used to expand our learning programmes throughout the UK and globally.
We have just undergone an extensive refurbishment programme and our new and increased space will enable BAFTA to support over 80,000 people to develop a career in the creative industries each year
Here’s a quote from - HRH The Duke of Cambridge KG, President of BAFTA
“I am a passionate supporter of BAFTA and I couldn't be more proud of its ambitious plans to dramatically increase the support for new talent over the coming years."
AN OUTSTANDING VENUE IN EVERY WAY
