Freelance Weekend Live Event Production Lead

Curate Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Lumos Experiences, part of Curate Group, is seeking a hands-on Freelance Production Manager to lead weekend AV setups, delivery and breakdown across UK venues. You’ll manage equipment from Reading storage to on-site execution, acting as the on-site technical representative from arrival to departure.

Ideal candidates bring practical live-event production experience, strong problem-solving, and a calm, proactive approach to logistics and safety.

Qualifications

• Hands-on production experience in live events with AV focus.
• Ability to adapt AV setups to different venues.
• Calm, solutions-focused under pressure.
• Ability to lift and move equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prep & logistics: Collect, prepare and check equipment against manifests; plan loading schedules.
• Transport: Drive equipment to venues; handle lighting, décor and staging.
• On-site setup: Lead installation of staging, décor, lighting, power distribution and basic AV to Lumos brand standards.
• Technical troubleshooting: Solve issues on the spot.
• Health & safety: Ensure safe manual handling, cable management and equipment care.
• Team working: Maintain clear communication between crew and operations.
• Venue & supplier liaison: Act as on-site Lumos representative with venue staff.
• Pack-down: Lead breakdown and report back to ops team.

Skills

Tech event production

AV setup

Problem solving

Team coordination

Physical work

Driving licence

Public liability insurance

Health & safety

First Aid

Tools

Behringer XR18

Job description

Lumos Experiences, part of Curate Group, is seeking a hands-on Freelance Production Manager to lead weekend AV setups, delivery and breakdown across UK venues. You’ll manage equipment from Reading storage to on-site execution, acting as the on-site technical representative from arrival to departure.

Ideal candidates bring practical live-event production experience, strong problem-solving, and a calm, proactive approach to logistics and safety.