TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life.
With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics
Position Purpose:
The team manager role is responsible for the effective day-to-day functioning of the mechanical design and engineering team in Haverhill, as part of the wider UK and global teams, delivering successful projects and promoting high-performance teamwork. While it is important that this person has a solid grounding in TAIT mechanical technology and industry trends, the role is more focused on people and projects. Time is split evenly between project supervising and team management.
Duties include guiding design solutions, employee support and coaching, delegation and resourcing, and team leadership. This person works closely with the department head, helping to achieve objectives for the team. The manager must have a "growth mindset" mentality with a positive approach to overcoming challenges and competing priorities in the live entertainment industry.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Project Supervising/Advising - 50%
- Focusing especially on Haverhill projects
- Monitoring projects for success
- Advising on risks
- Estimating and bidding consults
- Technical escalations
- Quality checks and continuous improvement
- Team Management/Coaching - 50%
- Focusing specifically on Haverhill MDE team
- Individual 1:1 meetings and check-ins
- Employee coaching, mentoring, career planning
- Facilitating employee training and growth
- Timesheets, expenses, system approvals
- Supporting department head with resource scheduling
- Representing team in local leadership forums
- Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BSc Mechanical Engineering, or similar technical course
- Some experience as a technical team manager and leader, grounded in an emotionally intelligent "together" approach
- Exposure to the entertainment technology industry
- Proven ability to navigate and add value to fast-paced live entertainment decision making processes
TAIT Benefits:
- Competitive pension scheme with employer contributions
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Medicash health cashback plan (covering dental, optical, and more)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with 24/7 support
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Income protection / critical illness cover
- Optional private medical insurance (role/level dependent)
- Paid annual leave starting at 22 days, increasing with service
- UK bank holidays
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TAIT is an equal opportunity employer fully committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected characteristic as outlined by international, national, state, or local laws.