Audio Visual Event Production Manager

Prospero Integrated; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Integrated is seeking a Production Manager to oversee high-profile events in Birmingham. This role requires a dynamic professional experienced in technical event production, ensuring safety, leadership, and flawless execution. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering unforgettable live experiences.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing technical events.
• Strong grasp of health & safety practices.
• Calm under pressure with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and production for various live events.
• Manage technical budgets and event-related documentation.
• Oversee safety and compliance during event execution.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

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Bring Events to Life – Join Our Expert Team as Production Manager

Are you a dynamic, hands-on production professional with a passion for delivering exceptional live experiences? We’re looking for an experienced Production Manager to lead the technical planning and execution of a wide-ranging portfolio of high-profile, high-impact events.

From corporate summits and political forums to immersive hybrid experiences, you’ll ensure each event is flawlessly delivered – safely, efficiently, and memorably.

This role is safety-critical and falls under enhanced compliance standards in line with our Group Safety Operational Policies.

What You’ll Do

• Lead on technical design and production for a variety of live, virtual, and hybrid events.
• Conduct thorough feasibility reviews and oversee the safe integration of event elements.
• Collaborate closely with Event Managers, technical teams, and clients to shape production layouts and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Be present for key site visits, pre-production meetings, and live events to provide hands-on leadership.
• Own the development and management of all event-related H&S documentation.
• Drive compliance with emergency protocols and event-specific safety procedures.
• Apply training (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH) to uphold best-in-class safety standards across all projects.
• Manage technical budgets and staffing allocations efficiently.
• Track and reconcile all event production costs, ensuring timely invoicing.
• Identify upsell opportunities to enhance event impact and client value.
• Specify and coordinate AV, rigging, lighting, and staging needs.
• Partner with creative teams to push boundaries and elevate the attendee experience.
• Balance technical, operational, and client priorities seamlessly.
• Act as a role model and mentor, supporting the growth and development of your team.
• Champion a collaborative, solutions-focused culture.
• Share knowledge and insights to foster innovation and continuous improvement.

What Success Looks Like

• High client satisfaction (target: 9+/10)
• Effective event budget management and cost control
• Strong internal relationships and cross-functional collaboration
• Leadership in health, safety, and delivery excellence

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in managing diverse technical event formats
• Deep understanding of AV, lighting, rigging, and event production
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills
• Strong grasp of health & safety practices and documentation
• Calm under pressure with a proactive, solutions-led approach
• Background in a venue or production agency environment
• Proficiency in event CAD software (AutoCAD preferred)
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or a willingness to attain certification
• Financial literacy with an eye for event profitability

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a passionate team that thrives on delivering unforgettable experiences. In this role, you’ll have the autonomy to lead complex events, the support to grow your career, and the opportunity to help shape the future of live events.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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