Production Lead (Maternity Cover)

New Wine; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

New Wine Trust London, England, United Kingdom is seeking a Production Lead (Maternity Cover) to oversee site and technical production for national events. The role reports to Head of Events, with 35 hours per week, in a full-time maternity cover contract starting January 2027.

You will manage suppliers, budgets, licenses and health & safety, coordinating with venues, authorities and external partners to deliver high-quality events for churches and attendees across England and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management or related field.
• Health & Safety qualification desirable.
• Professional certifications in event management or production desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of site and technical production for national events.
• Develop project plans with stakeholders and manage suppliers.
• Oversee production budgets and reporting throughout planning and delivery.
• Ensure licenses, health & safety, and compliance requirements are in place.
• Support regional event planning as part of the wider events team.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

CAD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management or related field

Health & Safety qualification

Professional certifications in event management/production

Tools

Event management software

Basic accounting software

Job description

New Wine Trust London, England, United Kingdom

40,000

Description of Job

Job Title: Production Lead (Maternity Cover)

Reporting to: Head of Events

Hours: Full Time (35 hours)

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover, anticipated to run for 12 months, with the expected start date of January 2027.

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The Production Lead provides the planning, coordination and leadership that enables New Wine's events to be delivered safely, professionally and with excellence.

Working closely with the Head of Events, this role oversees the site production, technical production and operational delivery of New Wine's national events; coordinating suppliers, managing project plans and ensuring all health, safety and compliance requirements are met.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced event professional who enjoys leading complex projects, solving problems and bringing teams together to deliver high-quality events. You'll play a key role in shaping and delivering environments where thousands of people gather each year to encounter God, while helping create the infrastructure that enables local churches to change nations.

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Areas of Responsibility:

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of site and technical production for New Wine's national events, working closely with the Head of Events to ensure events are delivered safely, professionally, on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop effective project plans.
• Manage suppliers and contractors.
• Oversee the production budget for all national events, working with the Head of Events and Finance Team to design, monitor, and report throughout the planning, delivery and evaluation cycles.
• Preparing for, attending and following up on any SAG meetings (where appropriate).
• Ensure all necessary licenses and event plans are in place.
• Reviewing and updating Event Health & Safety Documentation.
• Coordinate with venues and local authorities to ensure compliance with event guidelines on noise levels, traffic, and other regulations.
• Oversee the contractor accreditation process; gathering and reviewing contractors’ safety policies, risk assessments, and insurance certificates.
• Ensure Risk Assessments are conducted and adhered to at all New Wine national events.
• Plan, build, and design schedules to ensure timely event setup and derig.
• Manage venue relations and bookings, ensuring compliance with venue terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with production companies to ensure all New Wine requirements are communicated and met effectively.
• Lead on and support the planning of regional events as part of the wider events team.

Additional Duties:The post holder may be required to undertake additional tasks as reasonably expected within the scope and grading of the position.

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Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Project Management, or a related field (desirable).
• Relevant professional certifications in event management or production (desirable).
• Health & Safety qualification (desirable)

Experience:

• Proven experience in event production and management, preferably in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale events from planning to execution.
• Experience in budget management and financial reporting.
• Experience working with various stakeholders, including senior leadership, technical teams, and external partners.
• Experience and understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in using event management & basic accountancy software and tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances.

Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of event production processes and best practices.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations related to event management.
• Familiarity with licensing requirements and compliance issues.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles.
• Knowledge and experience in using CAD (desirable).

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Creative and innovative thinker.
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality events.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Commitment to the mission and values of New Wine.
• Commitment to the values of Holy, Healthy and Humble Leaders

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Ability to travel to various event locations as needed.

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Role Particulars

Working Pattern

Full-time, including weekly (Tuesday) in-person team meetings in London. The rhythm is as follows: All-staff meetings on 1st and 3rd week of the month, and individual Events team days on the 2nd and 4th week of the month. The nature of this role means that some travel and working away from home will be required, as agreed in advance. Specifically, the post holder must be available for the annual Leadership Conference and the New Wine Summer Festival.

Places of Work

This role is eligible for hybrid and flexible working, with a minimum of 1 day in the London office a week.

Supervision

The post holder will receive regular supervision from the Head of Events.

This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a practising Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

This job description is intended to summarise the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended to include all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or all capabilities that may be required now or in the future. New Wine reserves the right to revise the duties outlined in this job description at its discretion.

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New Wine is a Christian charity based in London operating all over England actively working with local churches to change nations.