Job profile

Directorate: Communities and Place
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Derby Arena and other DCC Venues

Are you passionate about live events? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Derby LIVE is searching for a dynamic Technical Manager to join the Event Services leadership team for of some of the most exciting events in the region!

From live concerts and exhilarating sports events to high-profile conferences and immersive exhibitions, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring every event runs flawlessly. If you love bringing events to life, this is the role for you!

Who We Are
Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

What We Offer
You too could be part of something brilliant by becoming a colleague at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:

• Flexible work/life balance scheme (depending on your role)
• Hybrid working (depending on your role)
• Modern office environment (depending on your job location)
• Continued professional development opportunities & career conversations
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 32 days after 5 years' service), plus bank holidays (depending on contract)
• Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on contract)
• Team Derby Rewards – retail and leisure discounts
• Tusker Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle2Work Scheme & free cycle training
• Employee Assistance Programmes & Support
• Access to our Equality Employee Networks – LGBTQ+, Disabled Employee Network & Carers and our Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic Employee Support Network
• Support for colleagues who are carers

The Opportunity
In the role of Technical Manager, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:

• Bringing Events to Life – Oversee all technical aspects of events, including sound, lighting, AV, and staging.
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  Leading the Team – Manage in-house technicians, freelancers, and contractors to deliver top-tier productions.
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  Problem-Solving on the Fly – Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure seamless event execution.
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  Keeping It Running Smoothly – Maintain and upgrade cutting-edge technical equipment.
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  Planning & Innovating – Work with clients and event planners to design and execute unforgettable experiences.
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  Prioritising Safety – Ensure all productions meet health & safety and compliance standards.

About you

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  To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have…
  A Tech Wizard – Expertise in audio, lighting, AV, and event production.
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  A Natural Leader – Strong people management skills, able to lead teams with confidence.
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  Cool Under Pressure – Ability to think fast and problem-solve in a Industry Savvy – Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practices.
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  Passionate & Creative – Excited about pushing the boundaries of event technology.

Next Steps

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please submit an application via the Derby City Council website .

The closing date for this vacancy is at midnight on Sunday 1 June 2025. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews will be held: Monday 9 June 2025 at Derby Arena

Important Information Links to the full Job Description and Person Specification are below.

All employees will normally be appointed to the minimum of the grade for the job.

Before you complete your application form please read our guidance on filling in your application form.

Remember to align your personal statement to the essential criteria in the Person Specification.

Please be aware that where there are colleagues within the organisation who are 'at risk' of redundancy, requirements to redeploy to another suitable role will apply and take priority.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference. As many of our roles can now be home-based, we are able to offer more opportunities for people who need this facility.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. If you are a disabled person, you have the choice to apply under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme so long as you demonstrate that you meet the essential requirements for the job.

We feel it is essential that we recruit a talented workforce that is as diverse as the community we work for.

Please let us know of any individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you may have during the application, interview, or onboarding process and we’ll do all we can to help. We strongly believe in social understanding of disability and for us it’s all about removing barriers to equality.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on 01332 640844 (Relay UK - 18001 01332 640 844) or at recruitmentteam@derby.gov.uk. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/

Please see Job Description here and Person Specification here