Production Manager

Shine TV; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine TV is seeking an experienced Midlands based Production Manager for MasterChef, based in Digbeth, Birmingham. The role runs from mid-November to mid-April 2027 and requires a can-do attitude, flexible adaptation to evolving production needs, in both studio and on location.

You will coordinate location shoots, supervise multiple departments, manage budgets, and ensure Health & Safety compliance across all filming activities, including creating Risk Assessments and Albert submissions.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning & organising logistics for location shoots, including abroad.
• Ability to work with editorial to develop dynamic shoots.
• Experience managing multiple departments and welfare of a large team.
• Oversee Health & Safety across filming and create Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the studio.
• Manage contracts for filming teams and crew.
• Handle talent day-to-day logistics and schedules.
• Prepare and log information for Albert accreditation.

Skills

Logistics planning

Editorial collaboration

Team leadership

Health & Safety oversight

Budget management

Albert submissions

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Midlands based Production Manager from mid/end November to mid April 2027 for MasterChef, which is based in Digbeth, Birmingham. The candidate must have a can‑do attitude and be able to adapt to the evolving needs of a fast‑moving production, both in studio and on location.

• Experience in planning & organising multiple logistics involved in location shoots, including abroad.


• Able to work collaboratively with editorial to help develop dynamic shoots.


• Must have experience at managing multiple departments within the production and overseeing the welfare of a large, diverse team.


• Be competent at overseeing the Health & Safety across all aspects of filming and confident in creating Risk Assessments.


• Must have experience at managing budgets & the cost manager effectively, experience using PMI is preferable but not essential.


• Confident at dealing with talent and managing their day to day logistics.


• Overseeing and creating contracts for filming teams and crew.


• Must be efficient at completing Albert submissions and ensuring the production team are logging all relevant information to ensure Albert accreditation.


• The successful candidate must have exceptional organisational skills and be a supportive team member.


• Management of the day to day running of the studio.

The role will be based in Birmingham and candidates should live within one hour of our studio in Digbeth.

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd October 2026.

We actively encourage applications from individuals from diverse and under‑represented backgrounds and are committed to providing a creative and inspirational home for all people. To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance either to help you with your application or whilst working for us.