Production Lead

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Production Lead to oversee all content production at Omaze, ensuring high-quality creative output across various media. This senior role involves managing production processes, budgets, and team dynamics to support marketing goals and social impact initiatives.

Benefits

Generous stock options

30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Private medical and dental insurance

9% employer pension contributions

£1,200 annual learning and development budget

Enhanced family leave policies

Life assurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• 10+ years in senior production roles within creative agencies or digital media.
• Proven track record managing production from concept to delivery.
• Experience with large budgets and tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of production for marketing content including TV commercials and digital assets.
• Manage timelines, budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Oversee relationships with external production partners and internal production team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Problem Solving

Strategic Thinking

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 in the UK, reached profitability, raised over £90 million for charities, and created nearly 40 millionaires through house and prize draws. We collaborate with charities like British Heart Foundation, Comic Relief, Alzheimer’s Research UK, RSPCA, and partner with celebrity ambassadors such as David Beckham and Brian Cox. Omaze is committed to growth and significant social impact globally.

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

Why You’ll Love Working at Omaze:

Growth: One of the fastest-growing companies worldwide.

Impact: Join a team dedicated to creating a ripple effect of good.

Pioneering: Be part of innovative initiatives.

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

About The Job

Reporting to the VP Marketing, the Production Lead oversees all content production at Omaze, ensuring high-quality creative output 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 projects with in-house capabilities, including potential development of an in-house studio for original content on owned channels like YouTube. This role is ideal for a strategic and hands-on production leader with a creative mindset and experience building scalable content systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead all aspects of production across marketing content, including TV commercials, ambassador campaigns, charity and winner films, digital assets, and PR support
• Manage timelines, budgets, schedules, and resources for efficient delivery
• Oversee relationships with external production partners and vendors
• Manage internal production team, including the Senior Production Manager
• Resolve production challenges promptly and effectively
• Define and evolve the long-term production strategy, including in-house vs. outsourced work
• Evaluate and improve production processes and systems
• Foster a high-performance culture ensuring quality, speed, and consistency
• Align production efforts with marketing goals and brand messaging
• Develop a strategic framework for future in-house studio content
• Collaborate on content planning to enhance storytelling beyond campaigns
• Plan resources and test scalable content formats to build long-term engagement
• Identify opportunities where in-house capabilities can 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 managing production from concept to delivery across TV, digital, and social platforms
• Experience managing large budgets, agency partnerships, and tight timelines
• Strategic thinker with experience evolving production models and building internal teams
• Ability to balance outsourced and in-house production with sound judgment
• Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Strong leadership and communication skills, experienced influencing senior stakeholders
• Experience with regulated sectors or compliance-sensitive content is a plus

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to join and bring their authentic selves to work.

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 working equipment budget
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Life assurance (4x salary)

Our hiring process

Our process varies by role, but 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

It usually takes 2-3 weeks after the initial screening.