Position: Production Manager (Live Events)
Employment: Full Time
Location: Second Home, Spitalfields, 68 Hanbury St, London, E1 5JL or Knockin Industrial Estate, Shropshire, SY10 8ED
PURPOSE OF ROLE
We are an industry leading full service Brand Experience group that produces and executes an exciting portfolio of projects with a range of flagship clients. Since 2012 we have been disrupters of the experiential marketing and live event industry, managing client projects from concept through to delivery.
We continue to expand, notably into global markets with the right leaders and teams at the forefront and as part of that growth are currently recruiting for a new Production Manager who will be responsible for the end to end delivery of live events, experiential projects and builds, from project handover through to fabrication, logistics, installation and derig.
The role sits at the centre of creative, technical, fabrication and live delivery, translating creative intent into practical, safe and commercially sound outcomes. Production Managers will be involved from the early stages of a project, contributing to feasibility, delivery approach, programme and cost, and remain accountable through delivery and close out.
WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
- Project Ownership and Programme Control
- Act as the primary production lead and point of accountability for allocated projects
- Maintain clear programme control and prioritisation across multiple live projects
- Define scope, delivery responsibilities and production strategy for each project
- Translate client objectives and creative intent into clear technical and delivery plans
- Act as the bridge between client, creative, technical, fabrication and delivery teams
- Support early project development, pitches and proposals by providing feasibility, approach and cost input where required
- Undertake detailed site visits and surveys
- Client Liaison and Communication
- Act as the primary client/client team facing production contact throughout the project lifecycle
- Lead production discussions with client teams, articulating feasibility, cost, programme and risk
- Technical Coordination and Solutioning
- Work closely with Creative, Technical Design and Scenic Production to develop buildable solutions
- Challenge proposals constructively to ensure feasibility, safety, cost and programme alignment
- Review drawings, specifications and methodologies to ensure delivery readiness
- Identify technical and delivery risks early and lead mitigation planning
- Coordinate delivery across scenic, fabrication, logistics, print and technical production elements as required by each project
- Develop delivery approaches and manage AV and technical production suppliers, ensuring integration with build and site delivery.
- Budget and Commercial Management
- Own production budgets from initial estimate through to final reconciliation
- Appoint, brief and negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors
- Delivery Leadership, Delegation and Site Oversight
- Appoint, brief and instruct Lead Installers and site teams to deliver projects effectively
- Ensure delivery teams are fully set up with clear plans, information and authority prior to site delivery
- Maintain oversight of live delivery through structured communication and reportin
- Logistics, Compliance and Quality
- Plan logistics, access, transport, crew and installation methodology
- Ensure RAMS, compliance and safe working practices are in place
- Identify risks early and act decisively to resolve issues
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Proven experience as a Production Manager within live events, experiential or complex physical builds
- Experience running projects both on site and remotely through well briefed Lead Installers and delivery teams
- Strong understanding of documentation for live shows, A V, fabrication, logistics and event related health and safety
- Able to delegate clearly and trust appointed Lead Installers and delivery teams
- Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
WHAT WE OFFER
- Discretionary bonus
- Pension contributions
- 28 Days (Including Bank Holidays) that will increase by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 38 days.
- Enhanced Parental, Family and Special Leave
- Flexible working opportunities
- IT equipment and ancillaries as required
- Company Events
- Training and development opportunities
- Issue of company branded clothing
Creation Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
…