Production Manager - Outdoor Events (Charity)

Live Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events organization is seeking a Production Manager - Children & Young People & Communities to lead the operational planning and delivery of inclusive community events. The ideal candidate has experience in event production, strong organizational skills, and a passion for serving diverse communities. This position offers a competitive salary of £50k and is a key role within a passionate team dedicated to social impact.

Benefits

£50k salary plus bonus

Growth Position & Training

Flexible working

Fantastic career progression

Company Culture & Social Impact Focus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in event production or operations.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.
• Experience working with grassroots groups and diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and delivery of school/community events.
• Produce detailed planning documentation.
• Serve as Operations Lead for flagship events.

Skills

Event production experience

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Health and safety principles

DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) focus

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification (desirable)

Tools

Project management tools

Event planning software

Job description

Hybrid working - 2 days in the office.

Are you looking to join one of the most exciting and socially impactful event teams in the mass participation sporting world?

This is your chance to be the Operations Lead for flagship community events and play a crucial role in breaking down barriers to activity for underrepresented groups.

• £50k salary plus bonus
• Growth Position & Training
• Flexible working
• Hybrid working (2 days in the office)
• Fantastic career progression
• Company Culture & Social Impact Focus

The Company

A large-scale, mass participation event company is a Social Impact organisation whose events arm is owned by a foundation, focusing on mass participation sporting events, primarily running. With approximately 160 people across all functions, including events, the foundation, marketing, and culture, and 25 on the events team, you will join a passionate organisation dedicated to inspiring people to be active.

This is a fantastic time to join as a Production Manager - Children & Young People & Communities to help bring to life the ambition to support underrepresented groups and deliver inclusive, inspiring events.

The Role

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a Production Manager - Children & Young People & Communities to join the Events Experience function. This is a growth position that requires a hands‑on delivery and stand‑alone approach, offering the opportunity to own the full production of key events. We are looking for someone with a greenfield background who can handle the technical and community event space.

The Production Manager - Children & Young People & Communities will play a key role in the operational planning and delivery of events and initiatives that serve schools and community groups.

This involves:

• Leading on the operational planning and delivery of school and community events, including site visits, licensing, and stakeholder liaison.
• Producing detailed planning documentation, including CAD/Iventis plans, production schedules, and safety documentation.
• Serving as Operations Lead for flagship events, and supporting local events
• Supporting the development of inclusive event experiences, embedding accessibility and community needs in delivery plans.
• Collaborating with the Children and Young People and the Community Engagement Team to offer operational guidance and logistical support.
• Working with suppliers and internal teams on logistics, equipment, branding, and workforce planning.
• Leading the process on impact reporting and feedback through a Social Impact lens.

The Candidate

Candidates should have proven experience in event production or operations, ideally within mass participation, and strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• You will be a confident, hands‑on Production Manager - Children & Young People & Communities with a collaborative mindset and a genuine desire to serve and inspire. Key requirements include:Experience working with grassroots groups, schools, and diverse communities.
• Respecting community‑led leadership and maintaining collaborative relationships.
• A clear understanding of health and safety principles, event licensing processes, and experience with safeguarding children at events.
• Experience with project management tools and event planning software (IOSH Managing Safely qualification is desirable).
• A passion for inclusive event delivery through a DEI lens, actively identifying and mitigating barriers to participation for underrepresented communities.
• Most importantly, we are looking for an ambitious Production Manager - Children & Young People & Communities who is ready to be a stand‑alone delivery expert and grow within this fantastic, mission‑driven organisation.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential, and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.