Senior Live Event Production Director

Live Wire Productions; Banbury; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Wire Productions in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced project leader to manage major live events and Formula 1 productions. You will own complex projects from concept through delivery, ensure safety, budgets and high technical standards, and act as a senior business representative.

Responsibilities include developing client relationships, mentoring teams, and driving operational excellence, with extensive UK and international travel and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ experience within live events, technical production, AV or broadcast industries.
• Proven experience delivering complex, high-profile projects and events.
• Strong technical understanding of AV, production and event technologies.
• Significant experience managing budgets, forecasts and project finances.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the UK and internationally.
• Experience working within Formula 1, motorsport or major sporting events.
• Experience managing international projects and logistics.
• Knowledge of IP-based AV, networking and emerging event technologies.
• Health & Safety qualifications including IOSH or NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of multiple concurrent projects across Formula 1, corporate and live events.
• Oversee all aspects of technical production, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, production schedules, resource plans and technical specifications.
• Ensure project milestones, deadlines and deliverables are achieved.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimise operational and financial impact.
• Lead post-event reviews, ensuring lessons learned and continual improvements are captured and implemented.
• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, stakeholders and partners.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships through exceptional service delivery and communication.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and planning sessions, providing technical and operational expertise.
• Understand client objectives and translate these into practical and innovative production solutions.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing accounts and support wider business growth.
• Take ownership of project budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Work closely with Finance and Project Management teams to ensure projects remain commercially successful.
• Approve and manage equipment, labour, travel and subcontractor costs.
• Monitor project profitability and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and maximise return.
• Manage reconciliation and reporting of project costs following event completion.
• Provide leadership, guidance and mentorship to Production Managers, AV Technicians and wider project teams.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and professional development initiatives.
• Encourage accountability, collaboration and high-performance standards throughout the business.
• Assist in developing technical standards, operational procedures and best practices.
• Promote a positive, inclusive and safety-focused working culture.
• Maintain a strong understanding of current and emerging AV, production and event technologies.
• Collaborate with Operations and Technical Teams to improve systems, processes and equipment utilisation.
• Support the development of technical solutions for new and existing clients.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, health and safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement throughout project delivery.
• Support the preparation of proposals, presentations and client pitches.
• Identify new opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.
• Contribute to strategic planning and departmental development.
• Represent Live Wire professionally at industry events, client meetings and networking opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team development

Travel willingness

Event production

Project management

Job description

Live Wire Productions in Banbury, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced project leader to manage major live events and Formula 1 productions. You will own complex projects from concept through delivery, ensure safety, budgets and high technical standards, and act as a senior business representative.

Responsibilities include developing client relationships, mentoring teams, and driving operational excellence, with extensive UK and international travel and a full UK driving licence.