Lead Consultant - mustard | B Corp™ - Set & Scenic Design & Build for Events, Experiential, Exhibitions
Job Title: Workshop Manager
Department: Scenic
Reports to: Head of Scenic
Location: South London
About the Company:
We are a large-scale event production company delivering end-to-end solutions for world‑class brands including. All production is delivered in-house, with a comprehensive scenic capability that spans concept, design, build, and integrated AV delivery.
Our scenic team produces a broad range of work—from corporate presentation stages and exhibitions to retail environments and experiential activations—offering full set design through to fabrication and on‑site integration.
This is a genuinely unique time to join the business, with significant opportunity for growth, scale, and international collaboration.
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead and coordinate workshop operations within our scenic department. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient, safe, and high‑quality delivery of scenic builds across a diverse and demanding project portfolio.
Working closely with the Head of Scenic, production teams, designers, and project managers, you will be responsible for overseeing workshop resources, schedules, and outputs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage day‑to‑day operations of the scenic workshop, including workflow planning and resource allocation
* Ensure quality control, health & safety compliance, and best‑practice workshop processes
* Coordinate with design, production, and AV teams to ensure seamless integration
* Manage workshop staff, freelancers, and suppliers as required
* Maintain equipment, materials and workshop facilities
* Support continuous improvement across build methods, efficiencies, and standards
About You
* Proven experience managing a workshop within scenic, set build, exhibition, or event production environments
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Deep understanding of scenic fabrication techniques and materials
* Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast‑paced environment
* Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
* A proactive, solution‑focused mindset with high attention to detail
* 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (30 days total)
* An additional day’s holiday for each year of service (up to 30 days plus bank holidays)
* Health insurance package
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Electric Vehicle scheme
Base pay range
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Production, Management, and Manufacturing
Industries
Events Services
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