Event Production Manager

Live Recruitment; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative event production agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Event Production Manager to oversee technical delivery for international events. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of live event production experience and strong technical knowledge in AV, staging, and lighting. This role offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects and travel internationally within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in live event production.
• In-depth knowledge of AV, staging, lighting, and logistics.
• Excellent project management and organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production plans with design teams.
• Handle budgets and supplier communications.
• Oversee on-site setups and manage logistics.

Skills

Live event production

AV knowledge

Staging

Lighting

Project management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Vectorworks

CAD

Job description

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This boutique, founder-led production agency has over 20 years’ experience in delivering live, virtual, and experiential events. From large-scale corporate conferences to immersive brand activations, they partner with global clients to create unforgettable experiences. Now entering an exciting growth phase, they’re expanding the team to support ambitious plans over the next five years. For an Event Production Manager, this is a rare chance to join a creative, collaborative agency with a reputation for technical excellence and industry-leading delivery.

The Role

They are looking for a motivated Event Production Manager (Technical) to take ownership of technical and logistical delivery across international events. Reporting to the Production Director, you’ll manage projects end-to-end – from initial concept through to execution – across AV, staging, lighting, and production logistics.

As an Event Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for budgets, suppliers, crews, and on-site delivery, ensuring seamless execution at every stage.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing detailed production plans in collaboration with design
• Specifying equipment and managing supplier RFPs
• Creating schedules, show flows, and run sheets
• Conducting site visits and venue assessments
• Managing budgets with cost efficiency
• Scheduling and coordinating crews, suppliers, and logistics
• Overseeing on-site setup, rehearsals, live shows, and de-rig
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving in real time
• Leading post-event reviews and improvements

The Candidate

The ideal Event Production Manager will bring strong technical knowledge, proven experience in live event production, and excellent organisational skills. You’ll thrive in fast-paced environments, lead with confidence, and build strong relationships with suppliers, crews, and clients alike.

Key skills and attributes:

• 5+ years’ experience in live event production
• In-depth knowledge of AV, staging, lighting, and logistics
• Excellent project management and organisational ability
• Confidence managing multiple projects to tight deadlines
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proficiency in tools such as Vectorworks/CAD
• Flexibility to travel internationally and work evenings/weekends

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Event Production Manager to take a pivotal role in a growing international agency. If you’re passionate about live events, want to travel the world, and thrive in a close-knit but global team, this could be your next big step.

Apply today or get in touch for more information.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite right, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to see all our opportunities.

As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments or accommodations, please let us know.