Junior Project Manager (Live Events)

ER Productions; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events production company in Dartford is looking for a Junior Project Manager to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in the touring industry and strong leadership and communication skills. You'll be responsible for coordinating with various departments and ensuring effective project delivery. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, along with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and a company pension.

Benefits

Overtime

Bupa Health Care after qualifying period

Company Pension Scheme after qualifying period

Mobile Phone

Apple Laptop

4 Weeks holiday + Bank Holidays

Participation in company bonus scheme after qualifying period

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in the touring industry within a technical department.
• A full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the Head of Project Management on various projects.
• Develop knowledge of ER internal systems.
• Gain skills to quote and deliver jobs confidently.
• Ensure all communications are timely and transparent.
• Understand Current RMS and PM workflows.
• Support interdepartmental administrative duties.

Skills

Excellent communication

Detail oriented

Organized with the ability to prioritize workload

Team spirit and relationship building

Computer literate with CAD understanding

Leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Job description

Overview

Junior Project Manager

Are you looking to work in a growing, international, fast paced, exciting and global business working with some of the world’s best known live acts and entertainers?

Would you like to work for the world’s largest, most exciting and innovative supplier of laser, special effects equipment and crew? ER Productions is the world record holder for the world’s largest laser display performed in Dubai in 2021. This could be the job for you!

Becoming a Project Manager at ER Productions isn’t just the next step - it’s a commitment to growing with the company and actively contributing to our culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation. This role is about more than experience; it’s about taking ownership, showing initiative, and helping drive ER forward as a best-in-class leader in the industry.

It’s designed to equip you with everything you need to progress on the Project Manager pathway.

We want applicants that have experience in the touring and live events industry, managing people, and have a willingness to learn about laser and special effects and improve and have a brilliant can-do attitude. Show Tech experience is a plus!

Qualifications and Experience

• Excellent communication
• Detail oriented
• Organized with the ability to prioritize workload and work methodically
• Great team spirit and ability to build great relationships very very quickly
• Computer literate with the ability to read plots and learn basic cad
• Leadership experience
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking
• At least 2 years experience in the touring industry within a technical department
• A full driving licence

Responsibilities

• Liaising with the Head of Project Management to upkeep different data bases for the PM Department and assist with various different projects.
• Develop ER internal systems knowledge to integrate with daily tasks.
• Gain the technical skillset to confidently quote various types of jobs, advance and deliver them.
• Ensuring all communication is delivered in a timely fashion, transparent and with integrity.
• Developing a strong understanding of Current RMS as well as PM Workflows (i.e, Drive, Wiki, etc).
• Supporting with interdepartmental administrative duties.

Package on Offer

• Overtime
• Bupa Health Care, after qualifying period
• Company Pension Scheme, after qualifying period
• Mobile Phone
• Apple Laptop
• 4 Weeks holiday + Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Participation in the company bonus scheme, after qualifying period