Production Manager

An events production company in London is hiring a Production Manager to take ownership of festival and event projects from brief through to delivery. This is a hybrid position with hands-on site work throughout the year.

Here's what you'll be doing

Managing the full production lifecycle for festivals and live events, from initial client brief through to post-event debrief

Designing site layouts, production schedules and build/derig timelines for each project

Coordinating with health and safety, operations and licensing teams to ensure all events meet regulatory requirements

Building and maintaining supplier relationships, negotiating costs and managing procurement across multiple projects

Preparing and presenting production plans at SAG meetings and client reviews

Managing project budgets end to end, tracking spend against contingency and invoicing accurately

Running brainstorming sessions and contributing creative ideas to increase client engagement and on-site impact

Supporting and mentoring junior team members on technical production skills and client communication

Acting as the on-site production lead during live events, overseeing build, show days and derig

Here are the skills you'll need

Hands-on experience in festival or outdoor event production, ideally across multiple seasons

Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations, ESMPs and SAG processes

Confident project manager with experience juggling multiple events at different stages simultaneously

Proficient in Microsoft Office, with working knowledge of CAD for site planning

Budget management experience, including invoicing, contingency tracking and profitability analysis

Strong supplier negotiation skills and an existing network of event industry contacts

Comfortable presenting to clients and local authority panels

Key perks and benefits

Hybrid working model blending office, home and on-site days

Diverse project portfolio covering festivals, placemaking and experiential activations

Opportunity to develop client relationships and take creative ownership of projects

Collaborative team environment with access to senior leadership

Real variety in the working week, from desk-based planning to live event delivery

Why pursue a career in events production?

Production management in events is one of the most hands-on careers you can build. You get to solve real problems in real time, work with creative teams and technical suppliers, and see the results of your planning play out in front of live audiences. The UK events industry has bounced back strongly, and skilled production managers who can deliver safely and within budget are consistently sought after.

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