Event Project Manager

DNA Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee recognition

Job summary

DNA Recruit in London is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to own the technical delivery of large-scale live and corporate events.

You’ll manage the full event lifecycle, coordinating clients, technical teams, suppliers and venues to ensure safe, profitable production and seamless execution.

This role requires 4+ years in corporate events, AV or live production, with strong planning, budgeting and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' technical experience within corporate events, live production, AV, staging or broadcast.
• Strong understanding of event production and AV technology.
• Experience managing complex technical projects and live event delivery.
• Confident working directly with clients, venues, suppliers and technical crews.

Responsibilities

• Manage large-scale event projects from initial planning through to load-in, live show and load-out.
• Develop technical production schedules, project plans, labour requirements and equipment specifications.
• Coordinate internal technical teams, freelancers, suppliers and venue partners.
• Act as the key client contact throughout planning and onsite delivery.
• Determine equipment, technical and resource requirements alongside Sales and Operations.
• Manage onsite changes to schedules, equipment and workforce requirements.
• Oversee event budgets, costs, sub-rentals and external labour spend.
• Review technical documentation and support the creation of technical diagrams.
• Ensure Risk Assessments, Method Statements and relevant H&S documentation are completed and communicated.
• Lead technical teams onsite and maintain high production and service standards.
• Complete post-event reporting, reconciliation and supplier processes.
• Build strong client relationships and support repeat business.

Skills

Project management

Event production

Budget management

Client liaison

Team leadership

Scheduling

Tools

Technical diagrams

Job description

An established global event production and AV business is looking for a Project Manager to join its London team, taking ownership of the technical delivery of large-scale live and corporate events.

This is a hands-on project management role covering the full event lifecycle, from initial technical planning and pre-production through to onsite delivery, show execution and post-event wrap-up.

You’ll work closely with clients, technical teams, suppliers, venues, sales and operations to ensure projects are delivered smoothly, safely and profitably.

The Role

• Manage large-scale event projects from initial planning through to load-in, live show and load-out
• Develop technical production schedules, project plans, labour requirements and equipment specifications
• Coordinate internal technical teams, freelancers, suppliers and venue partners
• Act as the key client contact throughout planning and onsite delivery
• Determine equipment, technical and resource requirements alongside Sales and Operations
• Manage onsite changes to schedules, equipment and workforce requirements
• Oversee event budgets, costs, sub-rentals and external labour spend
• Review technical documentation and support the creation of technical diagrams
• Ensure Risk Assessments, Method Statements and relevant H&S documentation are completed and communicated
• Lead technical teams onsite and maintain high production and service standards
• Complete post-event reporting, reconciliation and supplier processes
• Build strong client relationships and support repeat business

About You

• 4+ years' technical experience within corporate events, live production, AV, staging or broadcast
• Strong understanding of event production and AV technology
• Experience managing complex technical projects and live event delivery
• Confident working directly with clients, venues, suppliers and technical crews
• Strong operational logistics and resource-planning experience
• Comfortable managing budgets, project costs and commercial considerations
• Able to remain organised and decisive in fast-moving live environments
• Technical drawing/diagram knowledge would be beneficial
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience would be advantageous
• Flexibility to travel and work outside standard office hours when required for events

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
• Enhanced family leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and Perkbox
• Employee recognition and referral schemes
• Access to high-end AV and event technology
• Opportunities within an established international organisation
• Supported volunteering and long-service programme