Production Manager – BCD
Date: 21 May 2026
Location: UK, London, Office, EUROPE
Company: BCD
About the Company
The Collective is a niche agency within an agency (BCD M&E) driven to design and produce creative end‐to‐end experiences that inspire results. We are powered by our outstanding local talent who can deliver global reach when it comes to inspiring experiences for our clients. The Collective team are hybrid based, across our Derby, Milton Keynes and Fleet offices.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table. We believe in pushing boundaries; we don’t just embrace change, we instigate it. Our creativity, passion and inspiring ideas are what make us stand out. Do you dare to be different? If so, then we could be the place for you.
We can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something.
See what life is about at BCD M&E, The Collective at https://bcdme.com/what-we-do/the-collective/ and our YouTube channel https://lnkd.in/gCtyfpt.
About the Role
This role will be predominantly focused on Technical Production, whether for stand‑alone production projects, or as part of a larger project in which we are collaborating with other service lines from The Collective by BCD M&E. You will be responsible for the technical delivery of projects across a number of different formats including but not limited to live, virtual and hybrid. Events will be delivered across all regions, while ranging in size, complexity and budget.
Responsibilities
- Represent the Technical Production department across projects and key client accounts.
- Work in all phases of a project life cycle, from pitch to delivery.
- Attend client briefings, project kick‑off meetings, and project debriefs.
- Take overall responsibility for the technical production delivery on virtual, hybrid and in‑person events ranging in size and budget.
- Lead multiple projects at any one time, prioritising own and team workloads.
- Maintain clear communications throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure outstanding customer service and add value by making recommendations and providing solutions.
- Develop a rapport with technical equipment, scenic and exhibition suppliers both in the UK and overseas to gain the best possible service and rates and manage any issues as required.
- Collaborate on reviewing supplier contracts, ensuring you have challenged T’S & C’S and negotiated the best solutions and price.
- Work with the Head of Technical Production on the technical and scenic sections of budgets, ensuring accuracy.
- Work with the Head of Technical Production on final reconciliations, ensuring to deliver G.P. targets as set by the leadership team.
- Support the profitability, growth and activity of client accounts.
- Support in client pitches and presentations, offering technical solutions.
- Demonstrate highest standards of integrity, sound judgement and excellent communication.
- Be an excellent team player – establish and promote collaborative, positive and effective working relationships across teams.
- Participate in a positive environment where team members feel valued and look forward to coming to work.
- Develop a strong internal network and establish relationships within The Collective and the wider business.
Qualifications & Experience
- Technical Production experience, preferably in an agency environment.
- Experience delivering live events, hybrid and broadcast events a bonus.
- Experience working with different stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
- Flexible approach to work, effective time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Calm, confident and collaborative approach with a positive attitude.
- Demonstrate a keen interest in event technology and innovation in the industry.
Benefits
- Birthday day off
- Holiday Purchase Scheme – allowing up to 5 additional holiday days
- Life Assurance x2 your annual salary
- Discounted rates on hotels & travel
- Gym & fitness discounts
- Pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Comprehensive health care, retirement plans, continued education support, diverse work locations, travel and hotel discounts, volunteer and sustainability opportunities and an employee recognition programme.
Working Conditions
- This is a hybrid based role in either the Derby, London or Milton Keynes office.
- Our standard working hours are 9 am – 5:30 pm with an hour break.
- You must have the right to work in the UK.
PERKS & Culture
- Flexible working – you can work where and when you need to.
- Room to grow – learning and development built into every role, ownership over the direction and speed of your growth.
- Everyone has a voice – conversations that spark curiosity and empathy; every voice is heard, considered and respected.
- Make your move – diversify your career path across BCD M&E’s global locations.
- Positive leadership – leaders lead with positivity, trust and support along your journey.
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