6 Studio Recording jobs in the United Kingdom

We're Hiring: Audio Engineering Manager

Location: Southwater, West Sussex

Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Brand: Bowers & Wilkins | Sound United now part of Harman International

Join Sound United, part of Harman International – Where Legendary Audio Brands Come to Life! At Sound United, we’re passionate about bringing joy to the world through sound. As one of the largest audio portfolio companies globally, we’re home to iconic brands like Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Classé , and Boston Acoustics . Each brand carries its own legacy, and together, we’re shaping the future of home entertainment.

Are you a seasoned engineering leader with a passion for developing people and driving innovation? We’re seeking an Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team working on advanced transducer & acoustic technologies. While deep technical expertise in transducers is ideal, we welcome candidates from adjacent fields such as automotive speaker systems, acoustics, structural mechanics or electrical engineering who bring strong leadership and team development experience.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee technical projects in transducer design and development, ensuring alignment with performance, quality, and delivery goals.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Product, Manufacturing) to translate customer needs into engineering solutions.
• Drive talent development, succession planning, and capability building within the team.
• Contribute to strategic planning and resource allocation to support long-term growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing engineering teams, ideally in acoustics, audio systems, or automotive speaker technologies.
• Strong people development skills: coaching, performance management, and team building.
• Solid understanding of mechanical/electrical engineering principles; transducer knowledge is a plus but not essential.
• Working knowledge of finite element simulation tools, typically for structural mechanics or acoustic applications
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for nurturing talent and driving innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking company at the forefront of acoustic innovation.
• Be part of a passionate, innovative team shaping the future of audio.
• Work with globally recognized brands and talented professionals across Europe.
• Exceptional employee discounts on our legendary products
• Enjoy a collaborative culture that values your ideas and contributions.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Receive a generous holiday allowance
• We offer private medical insurance, a cycle to work scheme, free onsite parking, and generous employee referral bonuses – we believe in true collaboration and feeling part of something special.

Ready to work in a supportive, inclusive environment that values leadership and growth?

Apply now and help us turn up the volume on engineering innovation in our passive loud speaker team.

We are committed to supporting work-life balance and, in line with the UK's Flexible Working Act, we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements. While this role is typically based on-site at either our Southwater or Worthing sites, we are open to discussing flexibility, depending on individual needs.

• Oversee all aspects of event production, from concept development through to on-site execution and post-event debrief.
• Develop and manage detailed production schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage external suppliers and contractors, including staging, sound, lighting, AV, and technical crews.
• Ensure all technical and production elements meet high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Liaise closely with artists, artists' management, promoters, and venue representatives.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk assessments and emergency management plans.
• Manage on-site logistics, including load-in, set-up, event operation, load-out, and site restoration.
• Lead and motivate on-site production teams, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, licensing, and local authority requirements.
• Manage artist and crew hospitality and technical riders.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently during live events.
• Contribute to the creative development and enhancement of event experiences.
• Manage post-event reporting, including budget reconciliation and operational reviews.

• Significant experience in event production management, with a strong focus on live music and large-scale festivals.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex technical productions involving audio, lighting, video, and staging.
• In-depth knowledge of production logistics, site management, and supplier negotiation.
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and control costs effectively.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations relevant to live events.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and make critical decisions in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in project management software and standard office applications.
• A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving.
• Experience working with a variety of artists and international acts is an advantage.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required by event schedules.

QA Engineering Placement (Audio & MIDI Hardware, Software, Firmware Testing)

Based: High Wycombe
Type: Full-time, 12-month placement
Salary: £25100 pa

Are you about to graduate from university, or are you a current student looking for a one-year internship?

Are you passionate and knowledgeable about music, audio technology and recording?

If you have answered yes to both of the above, we’d love to hear from you!  We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic intern to join our Quality Assurance team for a 12-month placement and help us test the next generations of our industry leading audio interfaces.

You’ll work closely with the rest of the QA Team, and other members of the Engineering Department, including Product and Project Managers, as well as Hardware, Software and Firmware Developers.

Key activities include:

• Supporting our existing users with testing for maintenance updates, as well as ensuring on-going compatibility with third party software and hardware releases
• Performing functional, non-functional, and exploratory testing on new products under development
• Helping to keep our automated test rigs running, responding to any issues with our systems to maximise uptime and test coverage
• Analysing test results and logs, including those from our automated test-runs, reporting any issues/patterns to the appropriate development teams
• Helping to validate that new technologies and product concepts are fit for purpose

An ideal candidate is likely to be:

• Working towards a degree-level qualification in science, engineering, technology, or related discipline
• Interested in quality, and able to appreciate what this means in practice to our users
• A clear communicator, methodical and rigorous, with a logical approach to problem solving
• Familiar with computers, and the use of Command Line Interfaces.  Basic scripting ability and an interest in programming would also be an advantage
• Passionate and knowledgeable about music, audio technology

About the Focusrite Group

Doing a 12-month placement at the Focusrite Group is like becoming one of the family. A rapidly growing, global family. We’re focused on providing opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music.

Our placements are very popular, and that’s mainly because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We don’t ask you to answer the phones and do the photocopying. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers and make us better. A lot of our previous placement candidates are now full-time employees.

All placements last for 12-months. We pay you £5100 per year ( 7100 for London-based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.

Our brands, Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax come together around a common mission to remove barriers to creativity.

We work hard. We are professional. And we play hard too. We select really, really talented and passionate people. And we absolutely love our work. So if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please apply for as many of our placements as you wish.

Timetable for applications:

Deadline to apply: 29th November 2025

Interviews: January – February 2026

Offers made by: 27th February 2026

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.

QA Engineering Placement (Audio & MIDI Hardware, Software, Firmware Testing)

Based: High Wycombe
Type: Full-time, 12-month placement
Salary: £25100 pa

Are you about to graduate from university, or are you a current student looking for a one-year internship?

Are you passionate and knowledgeable about music, audio technology and recording?

If you have answered yes to both of the above, we’d love to hear from you!  We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic intern to join our Quality Assurance team for a 12-month placement and help us test the next generations of our industry leading audio interfaces.

You’ll work closely with the rest of the QA Team, and other members of the Engineering Department, including Product and Project Managers, as well as Hardware, Software and Firmware Developers.

Key activities include:

• Supporting our existing users with testing for maintenance updates, as well as ensuring on-going compatibility with third party software and hardware releases
• Performing functional, non-functional, and exploratory testing on new products under development
• Helping to keep our automated test rigs running, responding to any issues with our systems to maximise uptime and test coverage
• Analysing test results and logs, including those from our automated test-runs, reporting any issues/patterns to the appropriate development teams
• Helping to validate that new technologies and product concepts are fit for purpose

An ideal candidate is likely to be:

• Working towards a degree-level qualification in science, engineering, technology, or related discipline
• Interested in quality, and able to appreciate what this means in practice to our users
• A clear communicator, methodical and rigorous, with a logical approach to problem solving
• Familiar with computers, and the use of Command Line Interfaces.  Basic scripting ability and an interest in programming would also be an advantage
• Passionate and knowledgeable about music, audio technology

About the Focusrite Group

Doing a 12-month placement at the Focusrite Group is like becoming one of the family. A rapidly growing, global family. We’re focused on providing opportunities for everyone and anyone to enjoy creating music.

Our placements are very popular, and that’s mainly because you can really get stuck in during your year with us. We don’t ask you to answer the phones and do the photocopying. We want you to help develop our products, market our brands, speak to our customers and make us better. A lot of our previous placement candidates are now full-time employees.

All placements last for 12-months. We pay you £5100 per year ( 7100 for London-based roles), and you get to share some of the same benefits as our permanent employees.

Our brands, Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Novation, Ampify, ADAM Audio, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, Linea Research, Sequential, Oberheim, Sonnox, OutBoard and TiMax come together around a common mission to remove barriers to creativity.

We work hard. We are professional. And we play hard too. We select really, really talented and passionate people. And we absolutely love our work. So if you think you can bring something new to the mix, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please apply for as many of our placements as you wish.

Timetable for applications:

Deadline to apply: 29th November 2025

Interviews: January – February 2026

Offers made by: 27th February 2026

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people to apply regardless of religion, ethnic background, nationality, sexual orientation or gender identity. We recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change. Equally, we recognise the major impact that climate change is having on our world and work every day towards being industry leaders in a carbon neutral future.