Production Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

A global dynamic content creation company with a diverse portfolio is looking for a Production Resource Manager to oversee the scheduling, resourcing and budgeting for a variety of productions. In this vital and strategic hire, it is important that applicants are seasoned production professionals.

This is a fantastic role with opportunity for career growth in a successful company where you will gain exposure to a variety of exciting and high-profile projects. If you have the relevant experience and are passionate about production operations, budgeting and working with a diverse, creative team who you can support and nurture, don’t delay, apply to this fantastic role now! Please note, experience in this industry is essential.

As Production Resource Manager, you will play a crucial role in keeping everything on track—from staffing and scheduling to cost control. Your role will be to ensure the right people are in place, manage budgets and workflows and provide pastoral support to the team.

Responsibilities:

• Allocate teams to projects based on production needs and manage day-to-day scheduling for the production department, ensuring balanced workloads and realistic timelines.
• Oversee timesheet tracking and budget management schedules to ensure productions stay on time and within budget.
• Lead freelance recruitment and manage the freelance talent pool.
• Provide support, mentorship and training for junior team members.
• Line manage runners and production assistants, ensuring they receive appropriate training and development opportunities.
• Review production budgets and assist with budget checking processes.

About you:

• A seasoned production professional with strong organisational and financial skills.
• Confident managing scheduling, resourcing and budgets across multiple projects.
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting and scheduling within the media or production sector.
• A calm, mature decision-maker who isn't fazed by stepping in when needed.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in team management, including mentoring and performance reviews.
• Knowledge of production scheduling software (e.g., Forecast) and timesheet tracking tools (e.g., Harvest) is a plus.

Note this is an office-based role initially, with a salary of £40,000 - £45,000. In time the role will become hybrid.