Senior Event Production Manager - 12 month FTC

Live Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Event Production Manager to oversee the planning and delivery of diverse projects. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in event production, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations. This role offers an exciting chance to contribute to significant events in a dynamic environment surrounded by passionate teams.

Benefits

Flexible working

Enhanced benefits including health plan

Great company culture

Exciting event portfolio

Qualifications

• Comprehensive experience managing event production.
• Up-to-date technical knowledge of events.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of multiple projects.
• Manage key suppliers and delivery partners.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Line manage production managers and freelancers.
• Monitor and forecast event budgets.

Skills

Event production management

Client communication

Negotiation skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

12 MONTH FTC

5 days a week onsite - A truly unique position to join an open, far-reaching, and sustainable event & arts space in a pivotal position within the business!

THE COMPANY

An opportunity to join a landmark new cultural space that produces an ambitious year-round programme of original work and one-of-a-kind events. This unique venue is becoming the go-to for a variety of large-scale events including theatre shows, concerts, immersive experiences, conferences, product launches, and art tours. The multi-purpose venue offers a versatile backdrop for a wide range of business and arts projects, working with impressive clients across both sectors.

• Flexible working
• Enhanced benefits including health plan
• Great company culture
• Exciting event portfolio

With a growing client base and a passionate team, there has never been a better time for a Senior Event Production Manager to join us!

THE ROLE

This role seeks an exceptional Senior Event Production Manager to lead the planning and delivery of multiple projects simultaneously. Depending on the event, you may take full ownership or lead specific components as part of the larger production management team, including but not limited to corporate events and music programming. You will also have line management responsibilities, supporting team development and performance, as well as recruiting and inducting freelancers as needed.

The Senior Event Production Manager's duties include:

• Working closely with the commercial events team to manage and facilitate the physical elements of events.
• Liaising, negotiating, and managing with key suppliers and delivery partners.
• Supporting the Commercial Events team with client visits and pitches.
• Developing and maintaining good client relationships, leading project calls and meetings regarding technical services.
• Line managing permanent and temporary Commercial and Music Production Managers.
• Monitoring and forecasting event budgets effectively.
• Collaborating with the Commercial Team and Head of Technical to recruit technical personnel for installation and de-installation.
• Arranging transport and securing storage for physical production elements.
• Establishing production schedules and communicating them effectively to relevant parties within agreed timeframes.
• Attending meetings, site visits, and overseeing installation, de-installation, and show maintenance when appropriate.
• Building strong working relationships with key departments within Factory International.
• Ensuring all production elements meet high Health and Safety standards and comply with current legislation.
• Writing risk assessments and method statements, and collating assessments from suppliers and contractors as needed.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have comprehensive experience managing event production across commercial or corporate events, with up-to-date technical knowledge and confidence in client communication. Excellent interpersonal, negotiation skills, and strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its practical application are essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career by working with some of the best in the industry. Don't miss out!

Live specialises in all disciplines across events, experiential, and exhibitions at all levels. If this position isn't quite right, please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view other opportunities.

As a specialist events recruitment agency, we are committed to building talented and diverse teams. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to a supportive, accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or accommodations.