Job Description
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Production Manager (Events)
Location: Bagshot, Surrey (Hybrid – 3 days on site)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to: Head of Creative Services
About the Company
About
Our client is a dynamic and growing event management company specialising in large scale corporate events for prominent clients in the UK and across the globe including Conferences, Award Ceremonies, Xmas Parties and Gala Dinners with budgets ranging from 100K to £5M+.
With hospitality at the heart of everything they do, they pride themselves on delivering exceptional experiences that consistently exceed expectations.
They are proud to be a Certified B Corporation, meeting high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. This reflects their belief that business can be a force for good and that creativity, responsibility and commercial success go hand in hand.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
We are looking for an exceptional Production Manager to join the team in Bagshot, Surrey.
You will be responsible for specifying, procuring and managing the delivery of all production and technical services for an event.
The position is full-time and offers the option of hybrid (3 days on site min) working following a successful six-month onboarding period.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Extensive experience managing large-scale, complex corporate events (eg. conferences, dinners) and multidisciplinary teams
Strong knowledge of audio-visual solutions and technical production (able to show examples)
In-depth understanding of health & safety regulations and on-site compliance
Financially astute with the ability to create and manage production budgets
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other standard business software
Skilled in negotiation, mediation, and supplier management
Experience using CAD software for technical layouts (you should know how to create CAD drawings, understand room configurations etc)
Confident in presenting information clearly and persuasively to clients and colleagues
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work collaboratively with clients and internal teams to translate creative briefs into technically sound, deliverable solutions.
Develop detailed production budgets and schedules, securing best value from suppliers through negotiation and industry knowledge.
Perform site visits and provide technical assessments of venues.
Understand an event’s creative vision and goals.
Plan and manage all on-site production elements including AV, staging, lighting, and logistics from set-up through to de-rig.
Act as the key point of contact on-site for production, liaising with event managers, suppliers, venues, and clients.
Own and resolve any issues, adapting plans where necessary to ensure seamless delivery.
Build and maintain a trusted network of contractors and suppliers, managing contracts and terms to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure all legal, regulatory, and health & safety standards are met and adhered to throughout the event lifecycle.
Establish and continually refine production processes to ensure high standards across all events.
REQUIREMENTS
Proven hands-on experience in a similar production role, ideally within an agency or fast-paced events environment
Experience working on international events (preferred but not essential)
Full UK driving licence required
Passport, you will be required to travel internationally between 5-10 times per year depending on events and their locations.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
High personal standards and a professional appearance
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
Motivated, passionate, and solutions-focused
Calm under pressure and able to work at pace
A team player who collaborates openly and respects others’ views
Detail-oriented and highly organised
WHAT THEY OFFER
Hybrid working (after 6 months)
20 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays, plus your birthday) increasing for each year of service (up to 5 years)
Employer pension contribution (starting at 3% employer contribution increasing with years of service)
Private Medical Insurance after 3 years’ service
Enhanced parental leave pay increasing with length of service