Head of Technical Services

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Head of Technical Services – London – £55k - £65k

Hexwired Recruitment has partnered with a world leader in the Entertainment space in London who are now seeking a Head of Technical Services to be involved in a range of responsibilities including technical support, documentation and management of the companies services.

This is a diverse role, the company develop range of their own products as well as collaborate with a range of live events. You will also be heavily involved in the companies rental documentation for a broad range of products.

The head of Technical Services bridges the gap between a number of departments, and this role is well suites to someone looking for an interesting and diverse role.

Key Requirements:

A background in Technical support or Engineering (ideally Lighting, Audio or Film equipment)
Good written and verbal communication skills
Keen eye for detail and good experience in scheduling
Experience collaborating and communication with event buildings
Experience working with Comms equipment (Radio systems, Microphones etc)

The company are looking to offer circa £65k along with an excellent benefits package. The majority of the work will be onsite with some occasional onsite work in London. You will get the chance to work on some of the biggest events in the world. If you're interested in this Head of Technical Services role, please apply.

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