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Hires ROLES

 AV Production Manager | Production Manager| Junior Production Manager | Repair & Service Technician| Senior Prep Manager | Hires Assistant | Freelancer

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Job Title: Hires Manager

Job type: Full-time

Location: White Lion Street, London N1 9PD

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30

Yearly starting salary: £40-44k according to experience / end of year bonus

Opportunity for career development

Starting: As Soon As Possible

Role Overview

Over the past 30 years we have secured a solid reputation for delivering a quality hire service across a wide range of equipment, and we are expanding our reach. Equipment rental is a vital part of our activities. Our new head of department will lead the team by building on this success, developing our reach and taking the department to even greater heights.

About Halo

Halo is one of the leading providers of event equipment and services in Central London. Over 30 years, we have secured a solid reputation for being at the forefront of the event industry – creating valuable jobs and developing careers.

Key responsibilities

· Promptly deal with enquiries – mostly emails and phone.

· Advise client on requirements and options.

· Discuss additional options – upsell if in client’s best interest.

· Process hires once confirmed – Sub-hire equipment if required.

· Ensure invoices are raised and payment is received before goods leave.

· Oversee equipment preps in conjunction with warehouse manager.

· Co-ordinate logistics for delivery and collection.

· Post-Hire:

o Ensure equipment and accessories are all returned and in good order – otherwise raise a Loss or Damaged note and take up with client.

o Get feedback, ensure that hire was satisfactory and came up to client expectations

· Spot new opportunities / Develop new markets and client accounts.

Key objectives

· Deliver Hire revenue targets

· Develop our client base and reach.

· Deliver impeccable standards of service

· Communicate effectively with other departments.

· Drive changes and improvements to existing processes.

· Build personal relationships with regular clients.

Expected to participate

· Sales drive / Marketing / Launch new services.

· New equipment selection / Introduce and develop new technologies at Halo.

· Future strategy and business development / Implementing a growth strategy

· When required going out to meet specific clients.

Skills and experience required

· Minimum 5 year track record in hires or event management.

· Wide ranging experience / knowledge of event technology: AV / Lighting / Sound / Staging / etc

· One or more rental packages / in depth knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Customer facing environment.

· Experience in developing business.

Personal qualities required

· Ability to manage a team as well as work independently.

· Confident and friendly phone manners

· Passion for the event industry.

· Aptitude to focus on specifics while multi-tasking and attention to detail.

· Strong work ethic which includes punctuality

· Can do / will do attitude.

· Self-motivation / endless drive to improve systems.

· Drive to succeed and align personal ambitions with company objectives.

· Devotion to service.

What We Offer

· A collaborative, hands-on team culture within a growing events business.

· Exposure to a wide range of high-spec AV, lighting, audio, LED, and special effects equipment.

· Ongoing training and development opportunities

How to apply:

· Send CV and motivation to hr@halo.co.uk

Job Title: Hires Assistant 

Job type: Full-time  

Location: Angel N1, with possible relocation to North London 

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:30 – office based 

Yearly Salary starting salary £32-35k according to experience / end of year bonus 

Additional: Paid overtime available | Scope for development 

Opportunity for career development  

Starting: August 26 

 

Role Overview 

 

Over the past 30 years we have secured a solid reputation for delivering a quality hire service across a wide range of equipment, and we are expanding our reach. As the newest recruit to this department, you will be dealing with incoming enquiries, advising clients on technical choices, producing quotes and helping with logistics. This will suit someone looking to work in an office environment.  

 

About Halo 

 

Halo is one of the leading providers of event equipment and services in Central London. Over 30 years, we have secured a solid reputation for being at the forefront of the event industry – creating valuable jobs and developing careers. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

 

  • Taking enquiries – mostly emails but also some by phone. Respond and send out quotations.  
  • Organise all aspects of hires: equipment specifications / logistics / sub-hires.  
  • Follow up loss and damage, late returns.  
  • Procurement: obtain quotes from suppliers and sub-hire at best price. Ensure process is effective and well-coordinated with our accounts department.  
  • Ensure that invoices are raised for work undertaken. 
  • Clear-headed and calm under pressure  
  • Personable and supportive   

 

Key objectives 

 

  • Delivering impeccable standards of hires.  
  • Developing relationships with counterparts in the industry 

 

You will be expected to 

 

  • Communicate effectively with other departments.  
  • Participate to sales drive.  
  • Build personal relationships with our regular clients.  

 

 

 

Skills and experience required 

 

  • Solid knowledge of all aspects of event technology: AV / Lighting / Sound / Staging / special effects.  
  • Some experience with a rental management software.  
  • Strong customer focus and excellent phone manners.  
  • Aptitude to concentrate with great attention to detail  
  • Strong work ethic which includes punctuality  

 

Desirable Skills 

 

  • Familiarity with Current RMS or any similar rental software. 

 

What We Offer 

 

  • A collaborative, hands-on team culture within a growing events business 
  • Ongoing technical and leadership development 
  • Exposure to a wide range of high-spec AV, lighting, and special effects equipment 
  • Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow within the team 

 

How to apply: 

 

Please email your CV and a short summary of why you’d be a great fit to our Hiring Manager at  hr@halo.co.uk 

AV Production Manager

Job Title: AV Production Manager
Reports To: Head of Production
Location: Angel N1

Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary band: £37,500 / £42,500 DoE according to experience
Scope for development / Paid overtime

Role Overview:
The AV Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of
high-quality audio-visual production for events, conferences, performances, and special projects.
Working closely with clients, venue partners, and the Halo team, the role ensures that every
technical and creative element is executed to the highest standard.

About Halo:
Halo is a trusted production partner for leading venues, agencies, and studios across London and
the UK. We specialise in high-end lighting and technical production for live events, installations, and
brand activations.


Key Responsibilities:
• Project Management – Lead AV production projects from brief to completion, including site
visits, attending meetings, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Brief and schedule in house and freelance crew to emphasise safe working practices and high production values.
• Client Liaison – Act as the point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and
exceptional service throughout the project.
• Technical Oversight – Specify equipment for AV-heavy events – supplemented by audio,
lighting, rigging and staging equipment where necessary.
• Technical Briefing and Advance – Brief Crew Chiefs for projects to ensure that plans and
expectations are understood. Follow this up with written advance, drawings and other
documentation where available.
• Collaboration – Work closely with the warehouse, technical, and logistics teams to deliver
cohesive and impactful productions.
• Budget & Reporting – Track project costs, prepare post-event reports, and identify opportunities
for efficiency and improvement.

Skills & Experience Required:
• Proven track record in AV production management within live events or related sectors.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to
tight deadlines.
• Proven applied ability to work on multiple demanding projects at once.
• Good understanding of health & safety practices and relevant regulations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when required.
• Takes initiative and thrives in a team environment.
Technical Skills Required:
• Strong technical knowledge of audio-visual equipment including LED screens (Unilumen and
Dicolor) and video processing, with a working knowledge of audio, lighting, rigging and staging.
• Advanced working knowledge of Resolume Arena and Resolume Avenue, NovaStar SmartLCT and
NovaStar COEX control systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Extensive experience configuring LED display systems and projection across a wide range of
formats, including complex multi-screen, blended setups and projection mapping.
• Strong knowledge of Roland Corporation vision mixers and media servers.
• In-depth understanding of the integration of video, processing and playback systems to deliver
bespoke event solutions.


Desirable Skills:
• Ability to draught CAD files.
• Knowledge of Vectorworks, and Nomad point-cloud scanning application.
• Familiarity with rental and crewing software such as CurrentRMS or Teamtrack.
Clean driving license

What We Offer:
A collaborative and supportive team culture within a growing company.
Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
Hands-on experience with a wide range of industry-standard AV and lighting equipment.
Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow within the team.

How to apply: • Email your CV and a short cover letter to our Hiring Manager at hr@halo.co.uk

Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager
Reports To: Head of Production
Location: Angel N1, with possible relocation to North London
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary band: 42,500 / £47,500 DoE according to experience Scope for development / Paid
overtime

Role Overview:
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and delivery of
high-quality lighting, audio, rigging and staging for events, conferences, performances, and special
projects. Working closely with clients, venue partners, and the Halo team, the role ensures that
every technical and creative element is executed to the highest standard. This is very much a role
where teamwork is important, and we therefore expect our candidates to favour office work.

About Halo:

Halo is a trusted production partner for leading venues, agencies, and studios across London and
the UK. We specialise in high-end lighting and technical production for live events, installations,
and brand activations.


Key Responsibilities:
• Project Management – Lead production projects from brief to completion, including site visits,
attending meetings, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Brief and schedule in-house
and freelance crew to emphasise safe working practices and high production values.
• Client Liaison – Act as the point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and
exceptional service throughout the project.
• Technical Oversight – Specify equipment including audio, lighting, rigging and staging equipment
where necessary.
• Technical Briefing and Advance – Brief Crew Chiefs for projects to ensure that plans and
expectations are understood. Follow this up with written advance, drawings and other
documentation where available.
• Collaboration – Work closely with the warehouse, technical, and logistics teams to deliver
cohesive and impactful productions.
• Budget & Reporting – Track project costs, prepare post-event reports, and identify opportunities
for efficiency and improvement.

Skills & Experience Required:
• Proven track record in production management within live events or related sectors.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to
tight deadlines.
• Proven applied ability to work on multiple demanding projects at once.
• Good understanding of health & safety practices and relevant regulations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when required.
• Takes initiative and thrives in a team environment.

Technical Skills Required:
• Strong technical working knowledge of audio, lighting, rigging and staging, with a working
knowledge of audio-visual equipment including LED screens (Unilumen and Dicolor) and video
processing.
• Advanced working knowledge of Vectorworks CAD software, including Vectorworks Nomad
point-cloud scanning application.
Desirable Skills:
• Knowledge of Capture pre-visualisation software.
• Knowledge of Blender graphic creation software.
• Familiarity with rental and crewing software such as CurrentRMS or Teamtrack.
• Clean driving license.


What We Offer:
• A collaborative and supportive team culture within a growing company.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development.
• Hands-on experience with a wide range of industry-standard AV and lighting equipment.
• Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow within the team.

Junior Production Manager

Reports To: Head of Production

Location: Angel N1, with possible relocation to North London

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary band: c. 30K According to Experience

Scope for development / Paid overtime

Role Overview:

The Junior Production Manager is responsible for managing smaller productions — from initial client enquiry through to on-site delivery. The role calls for someone with strong attention to detail, good time management, and the confidence to take ownership of for small productions. Working closely with clients, venue partners, and the Halo team, the role ensures that all technical and creative elements are executed to the highest standard.

About Halo:

Halo is a trusted production partner for leading venues, agencies, and studios across London and the UK. We specialise in high-end lighting and technical production for live events, installations, and brand activations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management – Manage smaller production projects including site visits, attending meetings, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Brief and schedule in-house and freelance crew to emphasise safe working practices and high production values.

• Client Liaison – Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear communication and exceptional service throughout the project.

• Technical Briefing and Advance – Brief Crew Chiefs for projects to ensure that plans and expectations are understood. Follow this up with written advance, drawings and other documentation where available.

• Collaboration – Work closely with the creative, technical, and logistics teams to deliver cohesive and impactful productions.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Has 1–2 years’ experience in production, events, or technical coordination OR extensive experience working on-site with event equipment.

• Working technical knowledge of audio, video, lighting, and staging systems.

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

• Works well under pressure and can manage multiple jobs at once

• Using project management, budgeting, and scheduling tools.

• Good understanding of health & safety practices and relevant regulations.

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours when required.

• Takes initiative and thrives in a team environment.

Bonus Points For:

• Ability to draft CAD files.

• Knowledge of Sketch-up, Vectorworks, Capture, and/or Nomad point-cloud scanning application.

• Familiarity with rental and crewing software such as Current RMS or Teamtrack.

• Clean driving license.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative and supportive team culture within a growing company

• Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

• Hands-on experience with a wide range of industry-standard AV and lighting equipment

• Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow within the team

How to apply: ·Email your CV and a short cover letter to our Hiring Manager at hr@halo.co.uk

Repair & Service Technician

Job Title: Repair & Service Technician

Reports To: Technical Assets Manager

Location: Angel N1 (with regular on-site work when required)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary band: £37,500 – £42,500

Scope for development / Paid overtime

Role Overview:

The Repair and Service Technician is responsible for maintaining Halo’s high-quality equipment to the highest operational standards through repair, servicing, preventative maintenance and quality control. The role plays a key part in supporting asset reliability, extending equipment life cycles, reducing downtime and ensuring equipment is fully prepared, tested and fit for deployment across live events and installations.

About Halo:

Halo is a trusted production partner for leading venues, agencies, and studios across London and the UK. We specialise in high-end lighting and technical production for live events, installations, and brand activations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Equipment Repair & Fault Finding – Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across lighting, audio, AV and associated production equipment, escalating specialist repairs where required.

• Testing & Quality Control – Test equipment thoroughly following repair and as part of ongoing QC procedures, ensuring all assets meet Halo Lighting’s standards before being returned to stock or deployed.

• Operational Support – Work closely with warehouse, prep and project teams to prioritise urgent repairs, support equipment availability and respond to operational requirements.

• Preventative Maintenance – Perform scheduled servicing and routine maintenance to ensure equipment reliability, safety and operational readiness, helping reduce failures and extend asset life.

• Service Records & Reporting – Update repair logs, maintenance records and service histories accurately, flagging recurring faults, damaged assets or replacement recommendations.

• Stock & Parts Management – Monitor spare parts, consumables and repair requirements, assisting with sourcing components and recommending cost-effective repair versus replacement decisions.

• Continuous Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve maintenance processes, asset reliability, testing procedures and workshop efficiency.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in equipment repair, servicing or technical maintenance within live events, AV, lighting, and audio.

• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills, with a practical understanding of lighting, sound, AV and associated production equipment.

• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance practices, testing procedures and quality control standards.

• Understanding of electrical safety, equipment handling and relevant health & safety procedures.

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload, manage competing demands and respond to urgent operational requirements.

• Practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative and contribute effectively within a team environment.

• Flexible approach to working hours when required to support operational demands

• Experience repairing intelligent lighting fixtures, power distribution or LED systems.

What We Offer:

· A collaborative and supportive team culture within a growing company

· Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

· Hands-on experience with a wide range of industry-standard AV and lighting equipment

· Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow within the team

How to apply: · Send CV and motivation to hr@halo.co.uk

Senior Prep Manager

 
Location: Angel N1 
 
Department: Warehouse Operations 
 
Reports to: Warehouse Manager 
 
Employment Type: Full-Time 
 
Salary: Circa £40k / annual according to experience 
 
What We Require
 
  • Proven employment record in an event warehouse 
  • 5 years minimum, working with AV, lighting and audio

What We Offer

  • A collaborative and supportive team culture within a growing company
  • Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development
  • Hands-on experience with a wide range of industry-standard AV and lighting equipment
  • Scope for development / Paid overtime 

How to apply

Email your CV and a short cover letter to our Hiring Manager at hr@halo.co.uk

Hires Assistant Manager 

Location

Angel N1

What We Require

· Communicate effectively with other departments.

· Drive changes and improvements to existing processes.

· Participate to sales drive.

· Build personal relationships with our regular clients.

· Actively seek new clients/ develop new areas of business.

Objectives for our department

· Deliver impeccable standards of hires.

· Introduce and develop new technologies.

· Launch new services.

· Implement a growth strategy

· Develop 121 relationships with counterparts in the industry

Required Skills

· Solid knowledge of all aspects of event technology: AV / Lighting / Sound / Staging / special effects.

· Some experience with a rental management software.

· Strong customer focus and excellent phone manners.

· Aptitude to concentrate with great attention to detail

· Strong work ethic which includes punctuality

· Clear-headed and calm under pressure

· Personable and supportive

What We Offer

A collaborative and supportive team culture within a growing company

Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

Hands-on experience with a wide range of industry-standard AV and lighting equipment

Clear progression pathways and opportunities to grow within the team

How to apply

Email your CV and a short cover letter to our Hiring Manager at hr@halo.co.uk

JOIN OUR FREELANCE TEAM

We are always looking out for both crew and engineers in Lighting, Audio and AV.

If you are interested in working for us, please send your CV to james.rosen@halo.co.uk

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