Production Manager

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Diverse portfolio

Client relationships

Collaborative team

Varied work week

Job summary

The Opportunity Hub UK Ltd in London is seeking a Production Manager to own festival and event projects from brief through delivery. This hybrid role combines office planning with hands-on site work throughout the year.

You’ll manage the full production lifecycle, design site layouts and timelines, coordinate health and safety, build supplier relationships, and oversee budgets. You’ll lead on-site days, mentor juniors, and present plans at client reviews to drive engaging experiences.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with festival/outdoor event production.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and SAG processes.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple events and keep projects on track.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full production lifecycle for festivals and live events from client brief to post-event debrief.
• Design site layouts, production schedules and build/derig timelines for each project.
• Coordinate with health and safety, operations and licensing to meet regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate costs and manage procurement.
• Prepare and present production plans at SAG meetings and client reviews.
• Manage project budgets end to end, track spend against contingency and invoicing.
• Run brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to engage clients on-site.
• Mentor junior team members on technical production skills and client communication.
• Act as on-site production lead during live events, overseeing build, show days and derig.

Skills

Festival production

Health & safety knowledge

Project management

Budget management

Client communication

Team mentoring

Regulatory compliance

CAD for site planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAD

Job description

An events production company in London is hiring a Production Manager to take ownership of festival and event projects from brief through to delivery. This is a hybrid position with hands‑on site work throughout the year.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Managing the full production lifecycle for festivals and live events, from initial client brief through to post-event debrief
• Designing site layouts, production schedules and build/derig timelines for each project
• Coordinating with health and safety, operations and licensing teams to ensure all events meet regulatory requirements
• Building and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating costs and managing procurement across multiple projects
• Preparing and presenting production plans at SAG meetings and client reviews
• Managing project budgets end to end, tracking spend against contingency and invoicing accurately
• Running brainstorming sessions and contributing creative ideas to increase client engagement and on‑site impact
• Supporting and mentoring junior team members on technical production skills and client communication
• Acting as the on‑site production lead during live events, overseeing build, show days and derig

Here are the skills you’ll need:

• Hands‑on experience in festival or outdoor event production, ideally across multiple seasons
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations, ESMPs and SAG processes
• Confident project manager with experience juggling multiple events at different stages simultaneously
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of CAD for site planning
• Budget management experience, including invoicing, contingency tracking and profitability analysis
• Strong supplier negotiation skills and an existing network of event industry contacts
• Comfortable presenting to clients and local authority panels

Key perks and benefits:

• Hybrid working model blending office, home and on‑site days
• Diverse project portfolio covering festivals, placemaking and experiential activations
• Opportunity to develop client relationships and take creative ownership of projects
• Collaborative team environment with access to senior leadership
• Real variety in the working week, from desk‑based planning to live event delivery

Why pursue a career in events production?

Production management in events is one of the most hands‑on careers you can build. You get to solve real problems in real time, work with creative teams and technical suppliers, and see the results of your planning play out in front of live audiences. The UK events industry has bounced back strongly, and skilled production managers who can deliver safely and within budget are consistently sought after.