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Director, AV
Location:
Milton Keynes, Bucks
Description:
JOB DETAILS Job Title: Director, AV Reports To: Vice President, Products & Services Working Hours: Office hours are 09:30 to 17:30, Monday – Thursday, 09:30 to 17:00 Friday Place of Work: UK HQ , Mill Court, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK12 5EU Other: Full Time ABOUT RWS GLOBAL Built upon more than 120 years of combined expertise from its subsidiaries, RWS Global launched in 2023 as an industry-leading team of four powerhouse companies—RWS, ted, JRA and ARC. Together, they form the world’s largest producer of live experiences. Headquartered in New York City, London and Cincinnati, RWS Global provides ideation, design, technical, casting and operation services to create extraordinary entertainment, live events, exhibits, destinations, décor and brand attractions. On land, at sea and everywhere in between, RWS Global produces over one million live moments every day. RWS Global employs a diverse team of world-class designers, creators, producers and more, including the casting and recruitment of over 8,000 performers and technicians annually. RWS Studios, located in New York City and London, comprises over 100,000 combined square feet of creative and meeting spaces, a costume shop, rehearsal studios, performer housing, fully equipped casting studios, acoustically treated music rooms and more. RWS Global's subsidiaries include RWS, the leader in live moments by bringing to life unforgettable in-person experiences; ted, Europe's largest leisure entertainment experience company; JRA, an award-winning creative studio specializing in master planning, design and project management and ARC, providing casting for theatre, film, TV and commercials. Together, RWS Global’s companies have served an impressive roster of clients that includes Apple, Azamara, The Coca-Cola Company, Crayola, Europa-Park Resort, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, The FRIENDS™ Experience by Original X Productions, Hard Rock Resorts, Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Holland America Line, Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, Lionsgate, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Roompot, Six Flags, Space Center Houston, TUI Group, Vera Wang, Warner Bros., Disney’s The Lion King on Broadway, Chicago the Musical , Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes and many more. For more information, visit rwsglobal.com. JOB SUMMARY Located at our UK headquarters in Milton Keynes, the Director, AV will oversee responsibility for all the products, services and experiences including but not limited to AV. The Director, AV will be responsible for assisting in strategic planning and sourcing of all technical products and partners to raise the experience to all clients. In addition, the Director, AV will collaborate and work closely with Business Development on a global process approach working closely with the relevant stakeholders to ensure of profitability, compliancy, fulfilment, and speed in fulfilling of all the AV requests. Role & Responsibilities: Leadership – inspirationally lead the AV team and foster a culture of high-performance and continuous improvement, and drive team engagement. Ensure the performance of the team is managed effectively and follow HR processes as required. Set departmental goals with action plans and ensure the team meet these. Client Acquisition – work with the Business Development team to acquire new clients through effective, creative proposals and inspiring pitches. Lead the AV team to ensure our new business proposals include innovative and cost-effective products and services, and we lead the way vs our competitors. Client Relationships – build and maintain strong working relationships with our clients, and act as a point of contact for any escalations as required. P&L Management – fully accountable for all aspects of the department P&L. Set budgets with the EVP, VP and Director of Finance, and manage closely to ensure all aspects of the department stay on budget, taking pre-emptive corrective action to fill any gaps as required. Department Operations – this role will be fully accountable for the end-to-end delivery of services, from concept creation and survey stage, through quotations and procurement to delivery and installation, working with our manufacturers and suppliers to ensure our high service levels are met, and optimizing our supply chain accordingly. Review processes regularly, identifying opportunities for improvement, and actioning accordingly. Innovation – lead and manage the team to ensure we are always at the forefront of technical innovation. Research market trends and attend trade shows as required. Qualifications & Skills: Excellent communication skills at all levels Excellent negotiation skills and commercial acumen Good understanding of Microsoft Suite and Apple Excellent project management skills or a project management qualification Excellent numerical skills are essential A transformational leader who can drive high performance and team engagement A “can do” attitude is a must, as is a tenacious approach to problem solving A committed attitude to our business, with strong knowledge of our values and client base Able to keep a cool head under pressure and make decisions in a logical and unemotional way Goal orientated with a passion for results and continuous improvement Experience of buying or sourcing is highly desirable Client-facing (B2B) experience is essential Sales or business development experience is highly desirable, including a black book of key accounts Experience of global supply chain/logistics is highly desirable Ability to travel internationally Experience: At least 10 years in an AV or technical role and environment at a global level. Cruise Ship and Resort experience preferred. Experience in managing and overseeing global teams at all levels. Experience in managing multiple projects on multiple deadlines. Experience in creating and managing budgets, and P&L reporting. Company Benefits: Competitive Salary Company Pension 25 days paid holiday excluding Bank Holidays Paid parental leave & childcare support policy Computer (Mac/Windows) Mobile phone Flexible working (office/remote) Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Program Childcare Support Policy Employer Sponsored Vision Program Please Note: While this is intended to be an accurate description of the job, this is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the position, and may require that other or different tasks be performed as necessary and assigned. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT: DIVERSE IS WHO WE ARE Way more than a box to check, diversity is core to RWS Global culture. We value it, promote it, protect it and hire it. All differences are welcome here. We know for a fact that each employee’s individual background, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, and capabilities are a contribution to our culture, as well as our reputation and achievements. So, bring all of who you are, no questions asked. Powered by JazzHR
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RWS Global
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February 22 on The Resumator
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