Scenic Production Manager

On Event Production Co.; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production company in the UK is searching for an experienced Scenic Production Manager to oversee the delivery of bespoke scenic projects. This role involves managing client accounts, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, and maintaining high-quality standards throughout the production process. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in scenic production, excellent client-facing skills, and a commitment to safety and detail. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Training & progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong focus on client and account management.
• Experience in scenic production.
• Ability to deliver projects safely and on time.

Responsibilities

• Build strong client relationships.
• Manage delivery of scenic fabrication projects.
• Act as main point of contact for clients.
• Ensure projects meet budget and quality standards.
• Provide technical advice on materials and construction methods.
• Review CAD drawings and documentation.
• Complete Health and Safety assessments.

Skills

Experience in scenic production and account management

Good technical knowledge of scenic builds, materials, and fabrication processes

Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets

Confident client facing skills

Experience working with CAD drawings

Strong organisational skills

Commercial awareness

Understanding of Health and Safety

Job description

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Scenic Production Manager with a strong focus on client and account management to lead the delivery of bespoke scenic fabrication projects across events, exhibitions, and creative installations. This role is central to how we support and grow our client relationships, acting as a trusted partner from first conversation through to final delivery.

You will take ownership of client accounts, managing briefs, budgets, expectations, and communication while working closely with our scenic, and technical, teams to deliver high quality build solutions. Combining strong production knowledge with a proactive, people focused approach, you will ensure clients feel supported, informed, and confident at every stage of the project, while projects are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, long term client relationships through proactive and professional service
• Manage the delivery of scenic fabrication projects for events, exhibitions, and creative installations
• Act as a main point of contact for clients, providing clear communication before, during, and after projects
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard
• Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to plan and deliver builds efficiently
• Provide technical and creative advice on materials, finishes, and construction methods
• Support project costing, budgeting, and supplier management
• Produce and review CAD drawings and construction information as required
• Ensure Health and Safety documentation and risk assessments are completed for each project

• Experience in scenic production and account management
• Good technical knowledge of scenic builds, materials, and fabrication processes
• Ability to manage multiple projects and budgets at the same time
• Confident client facing skills and clear communication style
• Experience working with CAD drawings
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Commercially aware and solution focused
• Good understanding of Health and Safety within live event environments

Working Hours

The role is based on a 37.5 hour work week. Due to the nature of event support, flexibility is essential with potential early starts, late finishes, and support on some weekends.

Employee benefits:

• Extremely Competitive salary (based on experience)
• Company pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Training & progression opportunities.

As an equal opportunities employer, On Event Production Co. is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Please note, the successful applicant will be asked to provide 2 references and complete a basic DBS check.