Head of Audio

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Head of Audio.Based in Elstree.The ideal candidate

• The role is heavily customer facing, working with external clients to service a diverse range of projects as well as proactively seeking opportunities for business development.
• You will see projects through from initial quotation to final delivery, leading teams on site delivering projects to a high standard and acting as an ambassador for the company.
• No day is the same and our diverse client base means project work is extremely varied.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in all areas of live audio along with an excellent working knowledge of the latest technologies and best practice.
• You must be able to demonstrate extensive industry experience and in-depth knowledge ofacoustic principles, system design, mixing console operation and RF planning.
• You should have an excellent working knowledge of general production techniques including IT, rigging, power distribution & data distribution.
• You must be a hands-on leader, able to lead the deployment of systems and teams on site in a proactive manner.
• In the role you will act as the audio lead for the business and will support both external clients and internal stakeholders.
• You will work collaboratively with the wider project management team to support multi-disciplinary projects and also provide training and support to the warehouse and production engineering teams.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, eloquent and comfortable producing quotes, presenting to clients, handling budgets, managing logistics and growing / developing business opportunities.
• You must be keen to learn and develop your expertise continually, meticulous and thorough in your work and be highly computer literate.
• You must be a confident communicator with a desire to deliver the best service standards possible alongside a positive, can-do attitude.
• A familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office would be highly beneficial along with a good sense of humour!

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are delivered to a high standard, leveraging company resources to ensure we continually exceed client expectations
• Liaise with internal & external stakeholders to understand project requirements, briefs & deadlines
• Attend site visits & client meetings as required to develop projects collaboratively
• Interpret project briefs and work with internal staff to translate them into technical designs & equipment specifications
• Cost and budget each project accurately and efficiently using our Rental Management software
• Liaise with clients in a timely fashion as the project develops
• Keep specifications & budgets up to date as the project develops
• Create technical drawings to support project designs using Autocad
• Create project paperwork to communicate project requirements to internal & external staff
• Create Health & Safety paperwork to support project designs
• Manage logistics across multiple projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective use of internal & external resources
• Liaise with internal & external suppliers to ensure appropriate resourcing for each project
• Adopt a creative approach to problem solving and adapt and react to changing circumstances at speed
• Supervise projects on site, managing all aspects of delivery from load in to load out
• Supervise internal and external suppliers & staff on site to ensure the efficient delivery of projects
• Liaise with venues to build positive relationships and ensure projects are delivered within required parameters
• Liaise with clients on site to ensure their expectations are met at all times
• Finalise projects following completion, debriefing with clients, internal staff & external suppliers where required.
• Build & nurture long term relationships with clients
• Proactively seek opportunities for business development
• Act as an ambassador for the business at all times
• Seek to continually learn & grow your technical, project management & interpersonal skills
• Be comfortable asking for guidance & support when required
• Maintain a strong awareness of developing trends and technologies
• Be prepared to share your expertise to develop and grow other staff
• Ensure you are presentable at all times when face to face with clients
• Champion and promote best practice in all areas of project delivery
• Champion and promote best practice in all areas of Health & Safety
• Operate within all LPFS protocols and procedures
• Adopt a positive, can-do attitude to all challenges
• Support the Senior Leadership Team in developing processes and procedures to improve all aspects of the companys operations
• Undertake any other tasks as reasonably requested

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