Event Production Manager

Live Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events group in the UK is looking for an experienced Production Manager to oversee a variety of live and hybrid events. Responsibilities include managing technical delivery, liaising with clients, and ensuring safety regulations are met. The ideal candidate will have strong production management experience and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers great benefits and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Free onsite parking

Health benefits

Pension matching up to 7%

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Solid production management experience within a venue or event production company.
• Track record of delivering a wide variety of live events.
• Hands-on approach and a passion for creating exceptional live event experiences.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical delivery of live and virtual events.
• Liaise with clients to interpret briefs and deliver creative production solutions.
• Oversee events including conferences and product launches.

Skills

Production management experience

Excellent communication skills

Client-facing skills

Proactive approach

Tools

CAD

Job description

Hybrid Working

-Shape unforgettable events with one of the UK’s busiest and most iconic venues.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave rising to 26 after one year plus all UK bank holidays
• Free Onsite parking
• Free lunch when office based
• Potential home working options for part of the week
• Pension matching up to 7%
• Private Medical Insurance funded by the company
• Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits

THE COMPANY

This well-established events group is recognised as one of the UK’s premier destinations for large-scale corporate events, exhibitions, conferences, and high-profile sporting occasions. Hosting over 750 events each year, it stands among the busiest and most versatile venues in the country.

With a thriving event production team, an inclusive and supportive company culture, and a strong focus on professional growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a leading name in the live events industry.

THE ROLE

Due to continued growth and an expanding events calendar, there is now an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join the team and deliver a wide range of live and hybrid events across the group’s venues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the technical delivery of live and virtual events alongside the technical production team
• Liaising directly with clients to interpret briefs and deliver creative, cost-effective production solutions
• Overseeing events including conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions, and product launches
• Supporting the sales team with complex technical and production enquiries
• Providing guidance on power, data, lighting, audio, and video requirements
• Managing production budgets efficiently and ensuring safety regulations are met
• Delivering on-site technical management during live events
• (CAD experience preferred but not essential)

This is a brilliant role for an experienced Production Manager ready to take on new challenges in a high-profile, fast-paced environment, where no two events are the same.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have solid production management experience within a venue or event production company and a track record of delivering a wide variety of events. Senior Technicians with strong client-facing skills looking to step up will also be considered.

You’ll bring a proactive, hands-on approach, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating exceptional live event experiences.

In return, you’ll join a collaborative and sociable team with excellent company perks — including staff discounts, complimentary meals, health benefits, and more — within a supportive organisation that truly values its people.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) in events, exhibitions, and experiential. If this position isn’t quite what you’re looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.

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