Job Description
About the role
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our building operations team for the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities as a Production Manager. The Production Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of high-quality events and performances at the Schwarzman Centre. This includes corporate events, public performances, conferences, and multi-disciplinary arts activities. Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, the post holder will ensure that all productions meet the highest operational, creative, and safety standards, while supporting the Centre’s commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability.
About you
You will come with significant experience as a Production Manager in a multi-arts venue, large-scale events, or festivals, including corporate and public events. You will have extensive technical knowledge across rigging, lighting, AV, sound, SFX, and staging, as well as strong IT skills and proficiency in CAD software for technical planning.
To be successful in this role you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and resolve conflicts effectively, and have a proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently. You will have experience in budget setting, cost control, and financial reporting for productions is essential. You will also have in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in a live events environment.
The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.
What we offer
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days’ annual leave
* Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
* Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
* Membership to a variety of social and sports club
Application process
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via the button below and Vacancy ID 183088 or via this link direct to the advertisement link, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found.
Applications should be submitted online and include a CV and a supporting statement.
As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.
For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 17th December 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.
Shortlisting is expected to take place that week and interviews are expected to be held during the week beginning 5th January 2026.
Please quote Vacancy ID 183088 on all correspondence.
We welcome applications from a broad and diverse range of applicants: if you have any access needs or requirements to make your application journey more accessible, please let us know and we will do our best to facilitate.
Committed to equality and valuing diversity
Contact Person: Andrea Williams
Contact Email: hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk