Production Manager

Production Manager | Experiential Events Agency Central London £45-55K We're looking for a hands-on Production Manager to lead the operational delivery of live events, from technical and logistical planning through to on-site build and strike. This is a role for someone with the confidence, drive and experience to take sole responsibility for their projects as part of a cohesive team. We're after someone well-rounded who leans towards build and set & scenic, and is comfortable in SketchUp or Vectorworks. It would suit a Production Manager ready to step into the next phase of their career. What you'll do

• Deliver all production aspects of your events on time and on budget, with precise delivery of design elements to client and design quality expectations
• Create detailed supplier briefing packs so all sub-contracted elements land at the right quality and budget
• Manage production budgets, including provisional spend reconciliation before go-live and full reconciliation within 5 working days of the event
• Lead crew, technicians and contractors on site, ensuring safe and efficient builds and de-rigs
• Act as primary point of contact for production partners and external stakeholders in pre-production and on site
• Run regular production status meetings with lead producers and attend client meetings to discuss production requirements
• Review and develop your supplier base.
• Work with the wider production team to maintain an industry-leading H&S approach
• Keep up with industry news, new products, technology and suppliers, and share it with the team
• Help improve our production processes and bring efficiencies through innovative solutions What you'll bring
• Proven, hands-on experience as a Production Manager in an experiential events agency, with a clear track record of successful delivery
• Strong build experience
• The ability to interpret design drawings and specifications and turn them into clear supplier packs
• The ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team