Production Manager (Music)

ArtsJobs; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization is seeking a Music Production Manager to join their team at the Aviva Studios in Nottingham. This 12-month fixed-term role will involve overseeing all production elements for live shows and events, ensuring a high standard of delivery. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in live music production management and a strong technical background, alongside a commitment to fostering representation and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in live music production management.
• Strong technical production knowledge (lighting, sound, staging).
• Proven budget management experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with promoters and artist teams to advance shows.
• Oversee production planning and liaise with technical teams.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders to ensure quality service.

Skills

Live music production management

Technical production knowledge

Organizational skills

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Health & Safety knowledge

CAD software proficiency

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Job description

Job Summary

Join our Production Management team! Liaise with promoter representatives and artist teams to advance shows, working with the in-house tech team to ensure all productions are of the highest standard.

Job Description

Closing date - 17 July 2025
Interview date - 29 July 2025
Salary - £38-40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Please note this is a 12-month fixed term role

Aviva Studios is a multi-purpose, highly flexible venue with two main performance areas, The Warehouse and Hall, that can be reconfigured into various formats with a range of capacities up to 4,500 standing. Since opening in summer 2023, we have hosted touring artists, multi-stage festivals, live-streamed concert series, corporate showcases, one-off special performances, and in-house produced concerts.

The Music Production Manager will take the lead on liaising with promoter representatives and artist teams to advance shows, while also working with the in-house technical team to ensure all productions are delivered to the highest standard. We are looking for an experienced, organised, solutions-oriented, and client-focused person with good commercial instincts and an interest in working in a unique environment.

Job Requirements

ESSENTIAL

• Extensive experience of live music production management in a venue or touring environment. Strong working knowledge of technical production (e.g., lighting, sound, video, rigging, staging, etc.)
• Strong organisational and planning skills with proven experience of communicating technical requirements to production colleagues and other non-technical stakeholders
• Experience developing and working to budgets
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of working with and leading teams
• Practical knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, guidance, and implementation. IOSH Managing Safely qualification preferred
• Experience working with CAD software like AutoCAD, Vectorworks, etc., including reading and adjusting plans
• Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

Job Responsibilities

• Liaising with promoter's representatives and artist teams to fully advance shows and events, collating all relevant information and documents such as production schedules, riders, stage plans, rigging plots, and staffing requirements, and distributing this information to the in-house Technical Team and Event Managers
• To work with internal Factory International departments, external suppliers, and clients to ensure consistent and high-quality levels of service to all incoming artists and event organisers and to develop and foster relationships to ensure repeat business
• To work with the Music Department and other stakeholders to develop new setups, layouts, and special one-off projects
• To be the venue representative on production rehearsals, load-ins, and show days, leading teams and overseeing production-related work. Due to the nature of the events that we deliver, early morning, late night, and weekend working will be required
• Examine the booking diary with the Music Department to coordinate schedules effectively

Factory International is the organisation behind Manchester International Festival (MIF) and the landmark new cultural space, Aviva Studios, which opens its doors in 2023. Putting Manchester on the map as a global destination for arts, music, and culture, Factory International invites the world’s most exciting artists to invent tomorrow together.