Head of Audio

Job Title: Head of Audio

Location: Manchester

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000

Hybrid

Monday – Friday

28 days holidays plus 1 day after year 3 & 5 with birthday off, company pension matched up to 3% Healthcare package providing optical, dental, mental health support, sick pay scheme.

The Company

My client is an audio-visual rental service who are now looking for an experienced support individual with technical knowledge of the industry to join the team. They specialise in a wide range of small to large exiting projects across the UK including projects such as Hilton, The Fragrance Shop, SEAT, Pure gym and many more. Due to planned growth, they require an experienced Head of Audio to join their dynamic team.

KEY ROLES / RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide technical support to our project managers and technicians.
• Managing the preparation process of our equipment to ensure the highest possible standards are met.
• Managing general service, maintenance, and repairs of audio equipment.
• Researching new products and advise on equipment investment.
• Adding new equipment to service.
• Planning, Co-ordinating and booking of RF frequencies.
• Designing of live audio systems for a range of events.
• Provide training where required.
• Ability to lead a team of engineers on large productions.
• Liaising with acts and their engineers to ensure technical riders are catered for.
• Ability to keep rental software up to date.
• Other Tasks as the business requires.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High self-motivation, with the ability to lead by example and work as part of a team.
• Experience in the live events industry essential.
• Experience with Yamaha and Allen & Heath digital consoles essential.
• Experience in the use of D&B array calc and R1 software essential.
• Knowledge of Dante essential.
• Knowledge of Qlab essential.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Meticulous planning and attention to detail.
• Ability to plan and prioritise multiple jobs, on a daily basis.
• Ability to problem solve and to work to deadlines.
• Flexibility and a can do, customer focused attitude.
• Keen eye for detail and high standards of presentation.

• Strong IT skills

In return:

In return my client is paying a very competitive salary fantastic package includes free on-site parking, holidays, fantastic health care package and pension.

If you have the skills and experienced required for this role and would like to know more, please apply by sending me your CV to tracey@serlimited.com or calling the office on 01254 781300.