Exhibition Project Production Manager

Designed Event Production; Winchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative event production company in Winchester is looking for an Exhibition Project Production Manager to oversee exhibition and event production from concept to delivery. You'll lead planning and execution, manage vendor relations, and ensure financial accountability while delivering exceptional client service. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in event management, project oversight, and strong technical knowledge in AV and production elements. This role requires flexibility, including travel for events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing exhibition or event production.
• Strong technical knowledge of event builds, fabrication, rigging, lighting, and AV systems.
• Strong project management ability - able to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production planning, scheduling, and execution of exhibitions and events.
• Source, brief, and manage external suppliers and contractors.
• Prepare, monitor, and reconcile production budgets.

Skills

Event production management

Technical knowledge of event builds

Vendor management

Project management

Budget management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Proven experience in event management

3+ years in exhibition or event production

Tools

beMatrix

Aluvision products

Job description

Job Title: Exhibition Project Production Manager

Location: Winchester

Salary: £36,000 - £48,000 per annum, DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Welcome to designed. events and digital event production, providing creative AV and digital event production solutions for all forms of live and digital events.

We're a team of technical event production experts. From smaller meetings to international conferences, designed. event production will ensure your event meets your brief and your budget, all tailored to your requirements. With over 115 years of specialised audio-visual production experience, we understand AV's power and precisely what clients desire: professional, seamless, end-to-end delivery that aligns with your schedule and budget.

As an established events production services company working across the UK and Europe, we need to expand our team resources to sustain our growth and impact into the Exhibition and Experiential Sectors.

About the role:

The Exhibition Production Manager is responsible for delivering high-impact commercial exhibitions and events, ensuring flawless execution from concept through to delivery. This role manages the production process end-to-end - overseeing logistics, technical production, fabrication, and vendor coordination - to create engaging experiences that elevate the brand and achieve client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Production Management

• Lead the production planning, scheduling, and execution of exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, and brand activations
• Develop and manage production timelines, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Oversee stand builds, staging, lighting, AV, signage, and other technical/creative elements
• Work Translate client briefs and creative concepts into actionable production plans

Vendor & Team Coordination

• Source, brief, and manage external suppliers, contractors, and production partners
• Negotiate costs and contracts to achieve best value without compromising quality
• Supervise onsite teams during builds, installations, live event days, and dismantling
• Ensure clear communication internally

Budget & Resource Management

• Prepare, monitor, and reconcile production budgets
• Track expenses and provide accurate financial reporting to stakeholders
• Optimize resources to balance quality and cost efficiency

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure all exhibitions comply with venue regulations, health and safety laws, and insurance requirements
• Carry out risk assessments and method statements (RAMS); manage on-site safety protocols
• Guarantee that builds and installations meet structural and technical standards

Client Service & Delivery

• Provide regular progress updates and manage client expectations
• Ensure all deliverables meet brand standards and event objectives

About you:

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven experience managing exhibition or event production, ideally within trade shows, brand activations, or large-scale corporate events
• Strong technical knowledge of event builds, fabrication, rigging, lighting, and AV systems
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills
• Strong project management ability - able to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Budget management and financial accountability experience
• Excellent communication and leadership skills for managing on-site teams
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive under pressure

Education & Experience

• Proven experience in event management, production, project management
• 3+ years' experience in exhibition or live event production, ideally in a commercial/events agency or contractor environment
• Hands-on experience with exhibition stand builds and large-scale corporate events
• Experience of using beMatrix/Aluvision products
• Transport management
• Full UK Driving Licence

Additional information

• Winchester Office-based with frequent travel to event venues, suppliers, and client sites
• Extended hours, evenings, and weekends required during build and live event periods
• As part of a wider team producing live events, you will be expected to assist and contribute to corporate events outside of the exhibitions scope of works

If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward please hit APPLY

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Exhibition Project Manager, Event Production Manager, Senior Event Producer, Stand Build Project Manager, Live Event Manager, Exhibition Operations Manager, Creative Production Manager, AV Production Manager, Exhibition Lead, Project Manager (Live Events), Event Logistics Manager, Senior Exhibition Coordinator, Booth Production Manager, Exhibition Fabrication Manager may also be considered for this role.