Production Lead

JR United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in charitable initiatives seeks a Production Lead to oversee high-quality content production for marketing purposes. The role involves managing production partners, enhancing storytelling capabilities, and building scalable content systems. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in creative environments, a strategic mindset, and a passion for creating meaningful social impact.

Benefits

Generous stock options

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

Life insurance of 4x salary

Enhanced family leave policies

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior production roles within creative agencies or digital media.
• Proven track record overseeing production from concept to delivery across multiple platforms.
• Skilled in managing large budgets and agency partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of production for marketing content.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for efficient delivery.
• Direct internal production teams and collaborate with various departments.

Skills

Project Management

Creative Thinking

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Collaboration

Job description

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Office Policy: 3 days in person, 2 days at home each week

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Who We Are:

As one of the fastest growing companies in the UK, we’ve redefined how a for-profit business makes a meaningful social impact. Omaze has scaled successfully in the UK, reaching profitability, and has raised over £90 million for charities, creating nearly 40 millionaires through house and prize draws. We work with charities like British Heart Foundation, Comic Relief, Alzheimer’s Research UK, and RSPCA, and have partnered with celebrity ambassadors such as David Beckham and Brian Cox. Omaze is committed to growth and social impact on a global scale.

Visit Omaze.co.uk to learn more about our mission.

Why You’ll Love Working at Omaze:

Growth: Omaze is one of the fastest-growing companies worldwide.

Impact: Join a team dedicated to creating positive change.

Pioneering: Be part of innovative initiatives.

Culture: We work hard, grow together, and spread joy.

About The Job:

Reporting to the VP of Marketing, the Production Lead will oversee all content production, ensuring high-quality creative work across TV, digital, social, PR, and branded content. This senior role manages external production partners, leads internal operations, and drives efficiency and excellence throughout the production process.

The Production Lead will develop and refine Omaze’s production model, balancing outsourced and in-house capabilities. This may include establishing an in-house studio for original content, enhancing storytelling, and deepening engagement with our brand and mission.

This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on production leader with a creative mindset and experience building scalable content systems.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead all aspects of production for marketing content, including TV commercials, ambassador campaigns, charity films, digital assets, and PR support
• Manage timelines, budgets, schedules, and resources for efficient delivery
• Oversee relationships with external production partners and vendors
• Direct internal production teams, including the Senior Production Manager
• Address production challenges promptly, ensuring alignment across teams
• Define long-term production strategies, including what remains outsourced or moves in-house
• Evaluate and improve processes, introducing new systems or tools as needed
• Foster a high-performance culture focused on quality and speed
• Collaborate with Creative, Brand, Social, and Growth teams to align production with marketing goals
• Develop a strategic framework for an in-house studio producing original content for platforms like YouTube
• Shape content that extends beyond campaigns, including behind-the-scenes, presenter-led formats, and charity features
• Plan resources, pilot workflows, and test scalable content formats to build long-term engagement
• Identify opportunities for in-house capability to enhance storytelling and brand visibility

About You:

• 10+ years in senior production roles within creative agencies, entertainment, branded content, or digital media
• Proven track record overseeing production from concept to delivery across TV, digital, and social platforms
• Experienced in managing large budgets, agency partnerships, and tight timelines
• Strategic thinker with experience evolving production models and building internal teams
• Skilled in balancing outsourced and in-house production with sound judgment
• Highly organized, solutions-focused, and operationally excellent
• Collaborative leader capable of influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Experience with regulated or compliance-sensitive content (e.g., charities or fundraising) is a plus

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to apply.

What’s In It For You:

• Generous stock options
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Private medical and dental insurance
• 9% employer pension contributions (with at least 2% employee contribution)
• £1,200 annual learning and development budget
• Home work equipment budget
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Life insurance of 4x salary

Our hiring process:

Our process typically includes:

1. Screening call with Talent Lead
2. First interview with Hiring Manager
3. On-site interview with stakeholders
4. Final interview with an Executive

The process usually takes 2-3 weeks after the initial screening.