Creative Production Manager

Live Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Production Manager to lead complex events and manage blue-chip clients. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, where creativity meets technical excellence. You will be responsible for overseeing project delivery, liaising with clients, and mentoring junior team members. With a strong focus on AV solutions, this position promises exciting challenges and opportunities for career growth within a supportive team. If you have a passion for event production and a proven track record, this is the perfect opportunity to shine.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in technical event production at a senior level.
• Broad understanding of AV including sound, lighting, and video.

Responsibilities

• Managing key projects for existing and new clients in the events division.
• Contributing to client briefs and tender applications creatively.
• On-site management of projects including technical rigging and client liaison.

Skills

Technical Event Production

Client Management

AV Knowledge (Sound, Lighting, Video)

Vectorworks or Similar CAD Packages

Pitching and Account Management

Job description

2 DAYS HOME WORKING OFFERED PER WEEK

THE COMPANY

This leading Audio-Visual Hire, Live Events, and Staging Company has been trading for over 19 years, operating both nationally and internationally. They offer permanent audio-visual solutions from concept through to install and sign off, as well as equipment hire and full technical event production solutions.

This business has a glowing reputation in the industry and a track record of delivering great results. They go the extra mile to ensure their services and solutions are competitive and efficient, that customers and employees are happy, and that the planet is a greener and better place to be! This is reflected in the fact that a high percentage of their client base is repeat business and referrals.

Offering an excellent working environment, strong team ethos, competitive salaries, and fantastic career opportunities - this is an opportunity not to be missed!

THE ROLE

A unique opportunity has become available within the business for a Senior Production Manager to join the Project team. As one of the most senior team members, you will be responsible for the company's most complex and high-profile events, managing blue-chip clients and mentoring the team. Although direct line management isn't part of the role, you will be expected to lead by example and support junior team members.

The main responsibilities include:

• Managing key projects for existing and new clients, primarily in the events division.
• Assessing clients' needs and investigating the best ways to fulfill their requirements creatively, technically, and commercially.
• Contributing to client briefs and tender applications with a focus on creative project delivery.
• Attending client meetings and pitches.
• Developing digital offerings (Virtual / Hybrid / Content / Visualisations, etc.).
• Generating accurate quotations with a sound commercial basis.
• Carrying out site surveys both in the UK and overseas.
• Creating project floor plans and visuals to support technical and creative solutions.
• Managing and coordinating scenic production and print work.
• Specifying AV equipment, using in-house equipment where appropriate, and allocating external resources with the assistance of the Operations team.
• Liaising with all technical departments and suppliers as necessary.
• Planning schedules and logistics.
• Managing onsite health and safety.
• On-site management of projects, including technical rigging, client liaison, rehearsals, and operations.
• Leading the company's lighting design offerings and occasional operation.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have solid experience in technical event production at a senior level, working on a wide range of events. A broad and proven understanding of AV, including sound, lighting, video, projection, and IT, is essential. Experience with Vectorworks or similar CAD packages is required.

Experience in virtual event production would be advantageous.

This role involves significant client management and pitch responsibilities, requiring an individual who is client-facing with strong experience in liaison, account management, and pitching.

A full UK driving license is essential.

In return, you will join an excellent company producing award-winning projects and have opportunities to excel in your career within a business that values talented professionals.

Live specializes in all disciplines across events, experiential, and exhibitions at all levels. If this position isn't quite right, please visit our website to view other opportunities we are recruiting for.

As a specialist events recruitment agency, we are committed to building diverse and talented teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to a supportive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or accommodations.

Vacancy reference: MM14358