Scenic Workshop Manager (Events)

Live Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production company in Manchester is seeking a Scenic Workshop Manager. In this role, you will manage the workshop team and oversee the construction process for bespoke event structures. Ideal candidates will have experience in project leadership within the events industry and a deep understanding of health and safety practices. Join a dynamic team that promotes from within.

Benefits

Opportunities for career growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in project leadership within the events industry.
• Strong ability to manage workshop teams and resources.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the scenic workshop team.
• Oversee construction and preparation for scenic builds.
• Maintain high health and safety standards.

Skills

Project leadership

Workshop management

Health and safety compliance

Construction design input

Tools

Workshop tools

Construction materials

Job description

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Scenic Workshop Manager (Events), Manchester

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Client:

Live Recruitment

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

12

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Workshop / site based - The chance to work within a thriving event production company that are currently in an exciting time of growth!

THE COMPANY

This business is a leading live event production company who supply a wide range of products and services to the events industry across the UK and overseas. Established over 20 years ago, they aim to combine the best in cutting edge technology with a team of people who are quite simply amazing at what they do. Their work is split across the whole spectrum of live events including corporate, private, public, sporting and live music!

The last year has seen rapid, organic growth due to new projects, clients and partnerships, with company headcount doubling to facilitate this! They are continuously developing, investing and improving to keep themselves and their team at the forefront of the event industry.

Join this well-established business in the North West for your opportunity to utilise your knowledge within this one stop event service!

THE ROLE

This role will see you working closely with Head of Scenic, Scenic PMs & Scenic Carpenters / Assistants within the scenic workshop to ensure the seamless delivery on a vast array of bespoke structures & custom builds for truly thrilling events.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day resource of the workshop and scenic warehouse team
• Managing the construction & preparation process of scenic builds for events
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety within the workshop
• Stock management of workshop materials and consumables
• Maintenance of workshop equipment and tools
• Providing input on construction design and material specification for custom scenic elements
• Hands on construction of scenic products for events

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for the role, you must have experience in leading projects specifically the build process of structures / scenic builds within the events industry.

In return, this role offers the chance to work in a collaborative and dynamic team within a highly supportive and well-known company. They provide fantastic opportunities for growth and the opportunity to develop your career in a business that promotes from within.

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 our website 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, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.

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.

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