Technical Production Manager

Sleek Events; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier experience marketing agency in London seeks a Technical Production Manager to bridge internal project managers and external suppliers. The role involves managing technical A/V requirements across various events, ensuring smooth delivery, and maintaining relationships with vendors. The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills, a background in event management, and knowledge of safety regulations. Excellent benefits include 27 days holiday and fitness membership.

Benefits

27 days holiday

Birthdays Off

Fitness membership

Company social events

Annual Company Offsite

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar event agency, client-facing technical role.
• In-depth understanding of sound, lighting, video, set construction.
• Sound knowledge of health & safety best practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Understand client's aims and propose creative technical solutions.
• Plan and manage project timelines and budgets.
• Liaise with suppliers and manage their relationships.

Skills

Event management

Technical A/V knowledge

Project management

Budget management

Communication skills

Tools

CAD

PROCIM

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

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ABOUT SLEEK

Sleek is a global, full-service experience marketing agency, renowned for innovative strategies that elevate leading brands, ranking it among London's top 50 fastest-growing companies.

Our philosophy is simple: People before Profit-inside and out. We are on a mission to be the market-leading agency, where excellence is the norm. Rooted in the belief that together we can be better, we are fostering a community where every individual, client, and team member thrives. With a strong commitment to equality, we proudly maintain an impressive colleague engagement score of 87%, positioning Sleek as a top UK employer. We were thrilled to have had this recently recognised by The Sunday Times, who awarded Sleek as a Best Place To Work.

We're honoured to partner with some of the world's biggest brands, delivering events that range from large-scale exhibitions to luxury high-end experiences across a vast range of industries. But for us, it's not about the scale-it's about the quality of the work and the people who make it possible: our team, clients, and suppliers. Together, we create unforgettable experiences that leave a lasting impact.

Join us on our mission to create beautiful, engaging experiences.

OUR CULTURE

Communication is at the heart of our agency and that's especially true when it comes to our team. We are proud to attract and retain the best people and we know it's critical that individuals feel both challenged and supported with opportunities to progress. Sleek believes in a collective effort when it comes to decision making - we value everyone's contribution and are proud to be accredited as an Investor in People.

No two days are the same and our client base and growth pattern means it can be intense at times. This is when the agility of the Sleek team really comes into its own. We know that the instant you move out of your comfort zone, it means you are growing and that's a genuine opportunity to thrive. We work hard to ensure we are supporting one another to be better and hold each other up when we face challenges.

As individuals we are self motivated, have very high standards and are always willing to learn, regardless of seniority. We know how vital it is for team members to know their value to the business and feel rewarded for their contribution. What you put in, we will always give back.

OUR WORK PLACE

We spend a large proportion of our lives at work and it should be a place that makes you feel good. Sleek is based in a modern office a short walk from Wimbledon where we share everything from playlists to weekend baking efforts. We genuinely have a lot of fun together.

We regularly socialise after work including our Thursday early finish office drinks. In addition, Jen absolutely loves arranging social events for the team including; weekends mini breaks, team away days, Christmas wreath making and more.

You'll find Sleek to be a welcoming place for everyone, from those just starting out in their careers to well-seasoned pros. Whether you are looking to grow and develop, or find work/life balance being a working parent. We will always support you as an individual within an environment where you can realise your true potential. Our learning and development initiatives are structured, meaning what we say when we invest in you.

We anticipate and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and needs. If any reasonable adjustments would make the interview process more comfortable for you, just let us know.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As our Technical Production Manager, you will be the connection between our internal project managers and external suppliers and partners on all technical/production matters, including A/V, fabrication, H&S, local authorities etc. As one of our production and technical 'go-to' people, you'll help answer technical and production-related questions from our team, suppliers and external clients.

You will be experienced with A/V technical requirements for a variety of live experiences, including conferences, private parties, launches and exhibitions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCTION

• Understand the client's aims and objectives, interpreting briefs and proposing creative technical A/V solutions to create an impactful, live experience (staging, scenic, audio visual requirements, seating etc) while taking into consideration the space available, budget, timescales and health and safety requirements/limitations.
• Work in partnership with multiple project leads and producers simultaneously on project technical A/V requirements, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are kept informed of key developments, requirements and actions from pitch all the way through to final delivery.
• Plan, prepare and drive a project timeline and be responsible for adhering to the expectations and goals of this timeline.
• Preparation of internal & external technical production costings, schedules and budgets
• Address any issues, own and solve problems and adapt plans as required, in order to meet client expectations and to deliver an exceptional experience
• Crew liaison and management
• Management of project CAD plans, including the creation of detailed staging, seating and site plans to ensure all attendees have a positive experience, achieving good sight lines and readability for all and a safe and swift flow of delegates around the venue
• Health & Safety and CDM preparation - RAMS
• International and domestic travel to deliver on-site technical management, ensuring smooth, timely, high quality event delivery
• Manage global supplier relationships; sourcing, briefing, negotiating and monitoring to ensure deadlines and budgets are met and service delivery matches Sleek's expectations.
• Preparation and ongoing management of budgets in multiple currencies in Procim, ensuring 100% accuracy with any fluctuations justified, adhering to internal processes including recording quotes, creating PO's, payment schedules, processing invoices accurately and post event reconciliation. When supporting larger projects, you will be expected to own areas of the budget, where regular reporting will be essential
• Strong commercialism, driving supplier negotiations, maintaining cash flow according to Sleek's financial processes and protecting our profit margins, particularly in cases of scope creep
• Actively participating in internal and external debriefs for the purposes of review and continual improvement
• Sharing learnings with the team from an operational, technical, content and supplier perspective
• Managing the post-event administrative process, including working with Marketing to create a case study
• Actively liaise with team leadership to provide feedback and suggestions on possible enhancements and improvements or alternative ways of approaching Sleek's technical production offering to clients

PRODUCTION KNOWLEDGE

• Keep abreast of new technology, equipment and innovations and knowledge share with clients and team members
• Leverage, maintain and develop a list of trusted contacts and suppliers you can rely on when in need

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

• Contribute creative technical A/V ideas, research suppliers and prepare costings for RFPs/proposals
• Contributing to new business development including industry networking, building relationships, obtaining referrals and liaising with contacts within your existing network

Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Experience in a similar event agency, client facing technical role
• In-depth understanding of all technical disciplines, including sound, lighting, video, set construction and rigging
• A team player who is always approachable yet tenacious, especially around best practice process and behaviours. Ability and desire to work collaboratively as part of a busy team, providing excellent support
• Sound knowledge of CAD and, ideally, ability to draft plans
• Good knowledge of Audio visual options and capability
• Knowledge of Health & Safety best practices and regulations
• Proficient in managing complex multi currency budgets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Impeccable organisation skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Very strong project management and decision-making skills
• An ability and willingness to travel (UK and internationally) for site inspections and event delivery
• The right to work in the UK
• Experience in the following is preferable; PROCIM, Google Docs, Salesforce
• Ability to start early to mid September is ideal

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking individuals who represent the following:

• Naturally thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Works in calm and composed manner when managing multiple projects, clients and deadlines
• Leads by example with the ability to inspire and motivate others - particularly when inevitable challenges arise
• Maintains the resilience and stamina required to sustain performance when under pressure
• Enthusiastically responds to every task, no matter how menial
• Passionate about supporting your peers to be better
• Embodies the values of the Sleek team
• Operates to an exceptional level of delivery
• Balances an excellent eye for detail whilst considering the overall project objectives
• An ability to build long term, mutually beneficial relationships

Benefits

Our benefits were created by Team Sleek to ensure they appeal to a wide range of individuals. Here is a taster of what they include;

• 27 days holiday (plus UK public holidays). Additional days holiday for each year of service (capped at 3)
• Birthdays Off
• Pay Day early finish - Fridays (15:00)
• Standard Pension Plan
• Fitness membership
• Company discounts and perks
• Company social events inc. weekly office drinks
• Annual Company Offsite
• Additional Benefits after 1 years' service including private medical
• Opportunity to attend overseas familiarisation trips on behalf of Sleek in luxury accommodation. Recent destinations include South Africa, Abu Dhabi and the South of France