Technical Manager

🏖️ 25 Days Annual Leave - Work hard, rest well.

👪 Life Assurance - Peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected.

🏦 5% Pension Contribution - Helping you prepare for a bright future.

🏥 Healthshield Cover - Support with dental, physio, counselling and more for you and your children.

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme - AXA Health support whenever you need it.

👓 Eye Care Support - Vouchers and contributions towards glasses.

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme - A greener, healthier commute.

💸 Employee Referral Scheme - Recommend great people and get rewarded.

The Technical Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of all technical and production aspects of events across the arena. Leading the Technician and casual technical workforce, they will oversee event delivery, venue turnarounds, and technical operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution.

Working closely with the Events team, the Technical Manager will advance production requirements, coordinate technical planning, and provide hands-on support for reactive maintenance during live events where required. The post holder will take full ownership of the technical function, using sound judgement, initiative, and effective prioritisation to manage competing demands.

As a key member of the venue management team, they will collaborate with senior leaders to align operational priorities, drive continuous improvement, and deliver exceptional service to clients, promoters, artists, partners, and visitors.

• Lead and develop the venue's technical operation, managing the Venue Technician and casual technical workforce to ensure high standards of performance, safety, and service.

• Oversee the planning, advancement, and delivery of all events, working closely with promoters, production teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution.

• Manage all technical aspects of event operations, including venue turnarounds, sound, lighting, power distribution, and reactive maintenance during live events.

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety, statutory, and operational requirements through effective management of risk assessments, safe systems of work, maintenance schedules, and technical infrastructure.

• Act as a key member of the venue leadership team, supporting operational planning, driving continuous improvement, and delivering exceptional experiences for clients, artists, promoters, and visitors.

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Connexin Live is Hull's premier destination for live entertainment, delivering world-class experiences in a modern and dynamic setting. Since opening in 2018, the venue has welcomed more than 400,000 visitors for an exciting programme of concerts, comedy, sport, and live events. With premium hospitality offerings, stylish bars and lounges, including the exclusive Connexin Lounge, the venue provides exceptional experiences for both guests and performers.

• Proven experience in a live events, entertainment, or multi-purpose venue environment, with strong technical operations knowledge.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and fault-finding skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Sound understanding of health & safety legislation, statutory compliance, and the safe operation of event production environments.

• Experience maintaining technical systems and equipment, supported by strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and PAT awareness.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach.

• 1st Stage - Intro with TA Team

• 2nd Stage - In-venue interview

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and-where relevant to the role-a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.