Production Manager

Imagination

Greater London

On-site

GBP 55,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working (3 office days)

Company socials

Pet friendly office

Lunch & Learns

Wellness webinars

Educational webinars

Subsidised Cafe (London office only)

Job summary

Imagination is a world-leading experience design company based inLondon. We seek a Production Manager to oversee live production for diverse events, ensuring delivery of technical and production requirements with rigorous budget, schedule and safety oversight.

Reporting to Head of Live Production, you will research and develop innovative technical solutions while collaborating across creative, client services and strategy teams.

Qualifications

Experience delivering live events across multiple formats (exhibition/conference/theatrical).
Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules for complex projects.

Responsibilities

Develop client brief with Account Management & Creative Teams.
Ensure projects are delivered on budget and on-time to high standards.
Lead production aspects of exhibitions and events worldwide.
Manage suppliers, bids and pricing to ensure best value.
Create budgets and control 3rd party spend.

Skills

Live events delivery

Agency environment

Scenic construction knowledge

Budget management

Team collaboration

Willing to travel internationally

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Production Manager

Application Deadline: 7 September 2026

Department: Live Production - Production

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: David Spiers

Description

Imagination is a world-leading experience design company founded on the principle of independent creativity. We create experiences that change the status quo, from strategy through to delivery.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Production Manager to join our Live Production department. You will work to provide office and on-site management for the delivery of technical and production requirements, for a wide range of sometimes complex live events and exhibitions.

Reporting into the Head of Live Production, your curiosity will help us research and develop innovative technical solutions, whilst your rigorous attention to detail will be important in making sure budgets, schedules and safety risks are managed accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Develop client brief and assessment of the requirements with Account Management & Creative Teams
Ensure projects are delivered on budget and on-time to the highest possible standards
Conduct supplier bids, market tests and negotiate pricing
Value engineer project proposals
Establish project feasibility and introduce new innovative products, services and technologies
Take the lead in delivering the production aspects of exhibitions and events around the world
Issue material finishes & technical specification documents
Work with the wider production team on the delivery of large-scale events
Work alongside client servicing, strategic and creative teams to assess client requirements
Create practical working solutions to creative proposals – turning the vision into reality
Management of all technical and manufacturing trades throughout the process, including logistics and plant hire
Create budgets and manage 3rd party spend on projects, ensuring best value
Developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and ensuring new and innovative products and services are introduced
Present production solutions and project proposals at internal and client meetings
Provide experienced and knowledgeable input for the specification and management of all technical and manufacturing processes throughout the project lifecycle
Balance creative ambition with safe and practical delivery as well as offering value to our clients
Working with the Health and Safety Manager, manage the Health and Safety requirements on projects, including assessing work activities, creating necessary documentation and implementing on site
Supervise our worksites and ensure our suppliers are adhering to our standards
Scheduling of all trades throughout pre production and delivery phases and managing this to ensure project deadlines are adhered to
Liaise with venues and carry out site visits as appropriate
Travel to and work on site helping deliver our projects globally
Maintain relationships with existing suppliers and continuing to broaden our global network of partners
Collaborate across disciplines and ensure that project updates and information are communicated in a timely, effective manner.
Comply with company policies and procedures, for example (but not limited to) ISO documentation, Information Security training.
Mentor junior production staff offering guidance and support with their development

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Demonstrable experience of delivering Live events.
Experience across a range of events (exhibition/conference/theatrical/outdoor/permanent install)
Experience of working in an agency environment
Robust understanding of scenic construction, audio visual and technical staging processes
High proficiency in Google Docs, Microsoft Office, video conferencing applications
Excellent budget management skills and proven history of project spend management
Be a highly self-motivated team player, with a commitment to quality and professionalism
Be articulate and able to communicate and build relationships across our business internally and externally
Be extremely organised with meticulous attention to detail
Have the ability to deliver under pressure and multi-task
Willing and able to travel internationally for work, and from time to time work unsociable hours (inc. weekends) for extended periods

Job Benefits

What we can offer you:

Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands.
Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth.

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