Event Production Manager (Conferences)
Kings Place, London
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Closing date: 4 January 2025
Kings Place seeks a talented and motivated individual to join our Production Team in a permanent role: Event Production Manager (Conferences).
This position is ideal for people who thrive in a fast‑paced venue environment and enjoy working collaboratively to deliver exceptional events.
Background
Kings Place is an adventurous music and arts venue with a welcoming, community spirit. A place where people meet, discuss, listen and learn. We are a registered charity and do not receive regular public funding. Our income is generated through ticket sales, donations, grants, and the staging of world-class conferences and events.
We were the first cultural building in the regenerated King’s Cross area, developed with a belief that arts and culture are a fundamental part of a thriving city. The vision was to create an office building founded on an arts centre, a hub for a family of ensembles and arts charities, where business events support the artistic programme. Catering to a diverse range of audiences we offer captivating experiences in our halls. More than a music venue we offer safe and welcoming free public spaces for meeting, socialising and studying, open plan office space for arts organisations, as well as galleries, bars and a canal-side restaurant.
Kings Place is a committed equal opportunities employer. We strive to provide our employees with a work environment free from discrimination where everyone can succeed and excel. We recognise that our organisation is enriched and strengthened by a diverse workforce and we welcome applications from everyone.
About the Role
Event Production Manager (Conferences)
You will oversee the technical production of conferences and corporate events, working closely with Kings Place Events (KPE) to deliver market‑leading, commercially successful experiences for clients.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing the technical delivery of conferences and corporate events Advising clients and internal teams on production feasibility, logistics and creative solutions Preparing and communicating all production information for events Managing budgets and driving revenue through up‑selling technical services Ensuring events are delivered on time, on budget and to an exceptional standard This role suits someone with strong commercial awareness, proven sales experience, and excellent technical knowledge across lighting, sound, AV and stage management
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking individuals who:
* Have relevant experience in production or event management Are confident problem‑solvers with initiative, diplomacy and strong communication skills Can manage multiple short and long‑term tasks under pressure Are flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends and early mornings when required
For the Event Production Manager (Conferences):
* Demonstrable commercial focus and sales experience Experience creating and managing budgets Excellent understanding of technical production for corporate events
Although this role has a specialist focus, you will occasionally work across the other areas of production (Concerts) as part of a collaborative team.
Please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@kingsplace.co.uk by 4th January 2025.