Live Production Manager

Creation Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension contributions

28 days holiday (including bank)

IT equipment provided

Social company events

Training and development opportunities

Company branded clothing

Job summary

Creation Group is seeking a Production Manager to lead end-to-end live event production from concept through to on-site delivery. You will coordinate budgets, schedules, suppliers and client communications to ensure projects hit their objectives.

Based in London, the role requires travel for events, some evenings and weekends, and a hands-on approach to onsite production and post-event debriefs. A strong background in experiential production is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in live events or experiential production.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with multiple deadlines.
• Experience coordinating budgets, schedules and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of medium-scale projects from brief to onsite delivery.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, suppliers and deliverables.
• Translate concepts into practical production plans and maintain documentation.
• Lead on project reporting, post-event debriefs and on-site operations.

Skills

Live events production

Project management

Client liaison

Budget management

On-site delivery

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Employment: Full Time | 42.5 hours per week | Permanent

Location: Second Home, 68 Hanbury St, London E1 5JL

PURPOSE OF ROLE

We are an industry leading full service Brand Experience group that produces and executes an exciting portfolio of projects with a range of flagship clients. Since 2012 we have been disrupters of the experiential marketing and live event industry, managing client projects from concept through to delivery.

We continue to expand, notably into global markets with the right leaders and teams at the forefront and as part of that growth are currently recruiting for a new Production Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Lead the end-to-end management of medium-scale projects, from initial brief and concept development through to onsite delivery, reconciliation and debrief.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients
• Manage project budgets, schedules, suppliers and deliverables
• Work closely with Account Directors and senior project teams to ensure client objectives, budgets and deliverables are aligned.
• Translate creative concepts and client briefs into clear, achievable production plans, working collaboratively with internal teams to develop practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, timelines, production trackers, budgets and status reports.
• Manage project financials, including supplier quotations, purchase orders, budget tracking and final reconciliation.
• Proactively identify potential risks, challenges and opportunities, developing solutions to keep projects moving.
• Lead on project reporting, asset collation and post-event debriefs.
• Take an active role onsite during event builds, live periods and breakdowns, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery.
• Manage onsite suppliers, crew and contractors
• Oversee onsite production operations
• Source, brief and manage external production suppliers, subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Work with internal Production and Fabrication teams to identify efficient and commercially viable delivery methods.
• Communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 4+ years of experience in live events, experiential production, event production, brand activations, festivals & large-scale experiential events.
• A strong background in the physical production and delivery of live events, festivals, brand activations or experiential builds.
• A practical understanding of event production, including fabrication, scenic builds, technical infrastructure, crewing and logistics.
• Experience in site advancing, technical planning and coordinating multiple suppliers and production disciplines.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of event health and safety requirements, including RAMS and onsite compliance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, site plans and production specifications.
• Strong commercial awareness and an understanding of how production decisions impact budgets and profitability.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• A positive, hardworking attitude and willingness to get stuck in wherever needed.
• Comfortable working from our London office and travelling regularly for events, including occasional evenings, weekends and overnight stays during peak periods.
• Confident IT skills, with Google Suite experience preferable.

Preferable Additions

• Working knowledge of AV, lighting, rigging, temporary structures and scenic production methods.
• Existing relationships with production suppliers, fabricators and event contractors.
• Experience working within an experiential agency or production company.
• Industry standard qualifications such as IOSH, First Aid, IPAF or other relevant technical or H&S certifications.
• Full UK driving licence

WHAT WE OFFER

• Discretionary bonus
• Pension contributions
• 28 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) that will increase by 1 day per annum up to a maximum of 38 days.
• Enhanced Parental, Family and Special Leave
• IT equipment and accessories provided
• Social company events
• Training and development opportunities
• Company branded clothing

Creation Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we’re committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status.