Venue Production Manager

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

Job summary

A leading event production firm in Birmingham seeks an ambitious Technical Production Manager to oversee event production and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in live event audio visual technical support, team management, and a strong background in creating technical solutions for clients. The role involves flexibility in hours and hands-on involvement in the delivery of events for notable brands. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Extremely Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Training & progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Industry experience in delivering event production and live event audio visual technical support.
• Experience in working in a venue environment to build strong relationships with clients.
• Flexibility in working hours due to event production needs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main contact for production services at the venue.
• Build and develop long-term client relationships.
• Manage the team of venue technicians.
• Advise on technical solutions for various events.
• Provide quotations and specifications for projects.

Skills

Excellent organisational skills

Excellent client care

Experience in line management

Audio visual and live event system technical knowledge

Ability to produce accurate costings & quotations

Works comfortably alone and as part of a team

Experience in Hybrid Events

Good time keeping and time management

Good interpersonal skills

Good problem solving skills

Valid Driving License

Job description

About Us

On Event Production Co is a leading technical, live event production company based in the East Midlands. We provide creative, technical solutions for conferences, awards, fashion shows, and product launch events to a wide range of blue-chip clients and their agencies.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity for an ambitious technical production manager with experience in end-to-end technical design and production management to join our creative and friendly team within our venue partnership in Birmingham City, The Eastside Rooms (ESR). https://eastsiderooms.com/

Working within a creative & friendly team, the successful candidate will be an integral part of the in-house sales and operation functions at ESR and be involved in the delivery of a wide range of audio visual support and live event production for blue chip brands and their agencies.

We are looking for a highly motivated, ambitious individual with industry experience in delivering event production, live event audio visual technical support, and team management. The ideal candidate will have experience in working in a venue environment to build strong relationships with clients by delivering an outstanding service.

Key Responsibilities

• Main point of contact for production services for the Eastside Rooms’ various meeting spaces
• Building and developing long term client relationships through exceptional client care
• Managing team of venue technicians
• Advising on technical solutions for live, virtual and hybrid events
• Accompanying venue sales staff on show-rounds and supporting sales efforts
• Providing quotations, drawings/CAD and specifications
• Arranging and booking crew and equipment logistics for events
• Be the main contact at the venue for all rigging in the main conference suite
• Responsible for all On’s equipment residing at the venue
• Health and safety liaison for On at Eastside Rooms

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent client care with a friendly approachable manner at all times.
• Experience in line management
• Audio visual and live event system technical knowledge
• Ability to produce accurate costings & quotations
• Works comfortably alone and as part of a team
• Experience in Hybrid Events
• Evidence of developments made within previous employments
• Experience of working with clients of all ages and from a wide range of backgrounds
• Good time keeping and time management of tasks and people
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety at Work Act
• Good interpersonal skills
• Numerate & Literate
• Good problem solving skills
• Responsible & assertive
• Approachable & Adaptable
• Honest, Tactful and Diplomatic
• Valid Driving License (commutable distance from Birmingham)

Working Hours

The role is based on a 40-hour work week, covering core office hours Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of event production 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.