Manage multiple teams across Technology and AV for this well-known multi-function venue.
**Your new company**
Hays have partnered with a well-known multi-function venue boasting multiple exhibition halls, an arena and meetings rooms that cater from 10 to 6,000 people. It is to go-to destination for trade shows, events, exhibitions and concerts. They are looking for a Head of Technology to take ownership and lead their Technology team, taking responsibility for all things IT and Audio Visual at the venue.
**Your new role**
As the Head of Technology, managing 6 direct reports with a wider team of 12, you will be in a strategic leadership role that reports directly into the General Manager.
Your responsibilities include:
- Providing direction and technical expertise in design, development and systems integration.
- Participating in sales calls and project management
- Developing and maintaining operational budgets, achieving revenue and sales growth
- Leading and inspiring the IT teams, as well as Technical AV Sales Team, Production Managers, AV Operations Manager and Technical AV Managers.
- Ability to make quick decisions and solve technical problems in ICT and AV.
- Engage with clients and internal stakeholders to determine their needs.
**What you'll need to succeed**
To succeed in the role of Head of Technology, you will have the following skill set and expertise:
- Demonstrated leadership and people management skills
- 8 + years of professional industry experience
- Understanding of IT service requirements in either a corporate or service delivery environment
- Understanding and ability to design audio visual, lighting, staging and rigging systems
- Risk-management and solutions-focussed
- Previous experience as an IT Manager, Project Manager, or AV Manager is highly regarded
**What you'll get in return**
In return you will part of a close-knit team, where no two days will be the same. As well as free on-site undercover parking, you will have access to health and wellbeing programs, training and development, an employee assistance program and an in office staff café.
**What you need to do now**
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
**LHS 297508** #2768755
📌 Head of Technology
🏢 Hays
📍 Gold Coast