Production Manager

Valour Consultancy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in market intelligence is looking for a Production Manager to oversee a team of analysts and ensure timely delivery of high-quality research reports. This part-time role provides flexibility while managing multiple projects and aims to evolve into a full-time position.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience in production management in consulting, research, or publishing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of research reports and ensure quality delivery.
• Coordinate workflows and enhance report quality.
• Monitor drafts to ensure alignment with quality standards.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Emotional Intelligence

Editing Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Process-Oriented Approach

Experience in Production Management

Background in Market Research

Basic Design Skills

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

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JOBTYPE: Part-time, 3 days per week (with potential to evolve into a full-time role)

LOCATION: Remote, based in United Kingdom

REPORTS TO: The Directors

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Valour Consultancy, a trusted provider of market intelligence in aviation, maritime, and mobility sectors, seeks a Production Manager to oversee the development of research reports. Managing a team of 11 analysts, you’ll ensure timely, high-quality delivery of syndicated and custom studies. This role involves coordinating workflows, refining processes, and enhancing report quality within a three-day workweek, with flexibility for project demands.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholder collaboration.
• High emotional intelligence to adapt to team styles and foster a positive, deadline-aware culture.
• Basic editing skills (grammar, formatting, spelling) for deliverable consistency.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications and project management tools.
• Proactive, process-oriented approach to issue resolution.
• Experience in production management in consulting, research, or publishing.
• Background in market research or data-heavy deliverables.
• Familiarity with supporting content (e.g., landing pages, press releases).
• Basic design skills for improving visual presentation.
• Interest in aviation, maritime, transport, or technology sectors.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Production Planning and Scheduling

• Track tasks, timelines, and milestones using a project management tool.
• Ensure analysts and managers set realistic timelines.
• Facilitate kick-off and update calls with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure key preparatory documents are completed at the start of each project.
• Maintain a company-wide calendar of key dates (report launches, content deadlines, industry events etc.).

Quality Control

• Monitor drafts to ensure alignment with scope and quality standards.
• Conduct a final pre-publication review of deliverables.
• Ensure deliverables meet template and formatting standards.

Collaboration and Team Coordination

• Report monthly on team output, timeliness, and process adherence.
• Help analysts prioritise by addressing pinch points and proposing solutions.
• Recommend training to address recurring issues.
• Foster a constructive, deadline-aware team culture

Performance and Progress Reporting

• Track and report monthly on team output, timeliness, and process adherence.
• Update directors on project status, flagging risks and proposing solutions.
• Provide input for analyst performance reviews on delivery and process engagement.

Problem-solving and Escalation

• Be first contact for production issues, clarifying ownership and coordinating support.
• Escalate unresolved issues as needed, communicating timeline changes clearly.
• Adapt report formats based on project type, avoiding unnecessary scope creep.
• Analyse past timelines to set scheduling benchmarks.
• Review and evolve report templates with analysts and directors based on feedback and client needs.

Content Coordination and Promotion

• Identify opportunities to coordinate research interviews and re-use content.
• Support preparation of promotional materials.
• Ensure materials are developed at appropriate project stages and align with report content and house style.

PERFORMANCE GOALS (FIRST YEAR)

• Onboard all reports into a project management tool with clear owners, milestones, and deadlines.
• Establish regular progress check-ins with analysts and managers.
• Reduce delays by addressing bottlenecks and refining processes.
• Standardise outputs (Word, Excel, PDF, PowerPoint) and promotional assets.
• Benchmark delivery timelines for improved planning.
• Lead training on time management, workflow, and coordination.
• Pilot new report formats (e.g., modular mini-reports, leaderboards) based on client feedback and market trends.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  Market Research

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