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Director of Hire & Production at HENLEY THEATRE SERVICES LIMITED
Salary: Competitive, based on experience + OT
Location: Wallingford, Oxfordshire
Working Style: Flexible working offered
About HTS
HTS is a dynamic and growing company, well-established in the theatre, festival, and live events sectors. We provide a turnkey solution to our clients, combining hire, technical production, event structures, venue services, and sales. Our reputation is built on exceptional service, creativity, and the ability to deliver across a wide range of event formats.
With recent significant growth and a diverse, loyal client base, we are now scaling our operations to meet increasing demand. As such, we are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our high-performing hire and production team.
The Role
Based at our brand-new headquarters in Wallingford, you will be a key part of a collaborative team, working alongside directors, project managers, and operations leads. This is a multifaceted role requiring versatility and initiative — you’ll be involved in all stages of the project lifecycle, from initial client conversations and specifications through to delivery, on-site management, and post-event wrap-up.
You’ll be expected to work across office, warehouse, and on-site environments, with occasional travel to client meetings and industry events.
We are looking for experienced “A Players” — ambitious and capable professionals who can innovate, lead and execute technically complex projects to an exceptional standard.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the efficient, profitable delivery of both hire and production projects
* Work across a variety of sectors: festivals, corporate events, and theatre
* Manage the full project lifecycle — from spec to delivery
* Produce detailed technical specifications, ensuring client needs are met within scope and budget
* Schedule on-site activities and allocate both internal and freelance resources
* Use CAD software to produce schematics, build plans and support the sales process (conceptual design skills are a plus)
* Maintain a thorough knowledge of HTS procedures, inventory, and supplier relationships
* Take a lead role in on-site delivery, ensuring flawless execution and team understanding
* Enforce safe working practices and prioritise team welfare
* Collaborate with the warehouse team for pre-production, prep and de-prep
* Coordinate with 3rd party suppliers to ensure cost-effective efficiency
* Ensure accurate and timely equipment prep and logistics
* Represent HTS professionally on-site and during all phases of production
* Maintain up-to-date project documentation and facilitate any scope changes
* Advise on the selection of appropriate full-time and freelance crew
* Provide regular project reports and feedback to the senior leadership team
* Identify business development opportunities and contribute to overall business improvement
What We’re Looking For
* A self-starter with a proactive mindset and drive to deliver
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Excellent organisational and project management abilities
* A high level of commercial awareness and entrepreneurial thinking
* Solid technical knowledge across sound, lighting, rigging, staging, power, and video
* Proficient in CAD and project management tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vectorworks, WYSIWYG, Monday.com, HireHop)
* A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Why Join HTS?
* Be part of a creative, passionate team in a business with a big impact
* Enjoy flexible working, career development opportunities, and a growing company culture
* Competitive salary with bonus & overtime, and the chance to shape the future of a leading technical production company
Interested?
We’d love to hear from experienced, motivated professionals ready to take the next step in their career.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Events Services
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