Junior Event Project Manager

Live Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events production firm is seeking a Junior Project Manager to join their expanding team. This role involves managing diverse projects in television, corporate events, and festivals. Candidates should possess 3+ years in the events industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, with options for home-working and time off in lieu.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Overtime available

Family feel agency

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the events industry.
• Strong understanding of sound, lighting, video, and staging solutions.
• Proven success in managing project delivery and skilled teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish.
• Serve as a client-facing representative.
• Work collaboratively and independently in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Event management

Client communication

Team leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

A unique opportunity to join this well-regarded event production business and develop your events career in television, corporate events, and festivals.

• 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays) & Birthday off
• Private healthcare
• Overtime available
• Family feel agency

THE COMPANY

This creative technical production company is currently in an exciting phase of growth and expansion. They recently moved into a brand-new warehouse, invested heavily in new equipment, and are building their in-house projects team across all disciplines. They are now looking for a Junior Project Manager.

They work with a wide range of clients, delivering everything from festivals and exhibitions to ice rinks and award shows. Their portfolio is diverse and dynamic, with a passion for producing exceptional live event experiences.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a Junior Project Manager to join our growing projects team. This role involves projects-based work in the office, warehouse, and on-site, with options for home-working where appropriate.

The Junior Project Manager will serve as a client-facing representative, assisting in managing projects of varying sizes. The candidate must manage their own time effectively and be confident in delivering projects from start to finish.

As a small, growing company, we need someone proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively, and willing to support all aspects of the workload, even outside normal duties. The role involves manual handling and customer-facing activities, so strong interpersonal skills, good personal hygiene, and a hardworking attitude are essential. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and long days is also required.

This role operates on a 'time off in lieu' system, which will be largely self-managed around the events calendar.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing onsite project delivery, leading teams of internal and external staff and contractors, handling client briefs and communications, and assisting with equipment specifications and budget management.

They should have a strong understanding of sound, lighting, video, and staging solutions, with experience in both B2B and B2C communications. Proven success in delivering projects and managing skilled teams within a production environment is essential, along with at least three years' experience in the events industry. Local industry knowledge and established freelance connections are highly desirable.

The candidate must be physically fit, capable of heavy lifting, and a strong team player. A proactive, self-motivated attitude, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and excellent customer service skills are required. A full UK driving license is also necessary.

If you're ready for a varied, challenging, and rewarding role as an Event Production Engineer in a fast-growing company, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: This role includes occasional weekend work, with options for time in lieu or overtime.

This is a great opportunity to develop your skills, gain experience in the events industry, and work towards a long-term career as an Event Project Engineer in production.

Live specialises in all disciplines across events, experiential, and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite right, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view other opportunities.

As a specialist events recruitment agency, we promote diversity and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

Job Reference - MR 15310