Production Manager

Hybrid working - 3 days in office - An exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Manager to join an award-winning creative production studio delivering world-class live entertainment structures, touring productions and large-scale public art installations across the globe.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role within a growing business, working alongside the Founder and senior leadership team to oversee the delivery of ambitious creative projects from concept through to live installation. You'll lead the successful delivery of internationally recognised productions while helping shape the future growth of an innovative and highly respected studio.

• Hybrid working - 3 days a week from the Kent studio
• Work on internationally recognised festivals, touring productions and public art installations
• Genuine opportunity to influence business growth and operational excellence
• Join a close-knit, collaborative and highly creative team
• Lead projects from concept through to installation across the UK and internationally
• Excellent long-term progression within an ambitious and expanding business

THE COMPANY

This award-winning creative production studio specialises in designing and delivering large-scale live entertainment structures, touring stages and permanent public artworks for clients across the UK and internationally.

Unlike many creative businesses, every stage of the process is delivered in-house, from concept design and engineering through to fabrication, logistics, installation and live delivery. This integrated approach allows the team to create highly bespoke structures that combine technical excellence with striking creative design.

With ambitious growth plans over the coming years, the business is investing in its leadership team to support an expanding portfolio of international projects while maintaining its collaborative, people-first culture and commitment to sustainable design.

THE ROLE

Due to continued growth, the business is looking to recruit an experienced Production Manager to become a key member of its management team.

Working closely with the Founder, creative team and in-house fabrication specialists, you'll take ownership of the planning, coordination and delivery of complex live productions, temporary structures and large-scale installations across the UK and internationally. You'll play a crucial role in enabling the business to deliver multiple major projects simultaneously while ensuring the exceptional quality and attention to detail that the company is renowned for.

This role offers genuine variety, overseeing projects from pre-production planning through to on-site installation, working with suppliers, venues, technical partners and internal teams to deliver innovative live experiences for festivals, touring productions and public spaces.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of large-scale live event, touring and installation projects
• Leading on-site builds, temporary structures and production load-ins across the UK and internationally
• Coordinating technical production elements including lighting, audio, video, rigging and special effects
• Managing production budgets, costings and commercial performance
• Planning logistics, staffing, freight schedules and equipment requirements across multiple concurrent projects
• Producing production schedules, risk assessments, method statements and health & safety documentation
• Building strong relationships with clients, venues, suppliers and technical partners
• Working closely with internal creative and fabrication teams to ensure seamless project delivery
• Driving continuous improvements to operational processes, workflows and project delivery systems
• Leading teams on-site while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience delivering complex live event productions, staging projects or large-scale temporary structures within the events, touring or festival industries.

You'll be a confident leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys solving complex logistical challenges and is excited by the opportunity to play a key role in the growth of an ambitious creative business. The company is looking for someone who combines outstanding production expertise with a proactive mindset and genuine passion for live entertainment.

Candidates should possess:

• Significant experience delivering large-scale live events, festivals, touring productions or staging projects
• Strong knowledge of temporary structures, rigging, truss and production systems
• Excellent understanding of lighting, audio, video and technical production
• Proven experience managing production budgets, logistics and supplier relationships
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Experience producing production documentation including RAMS and project schedules
• Excellent commercial awareness and organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make effective decisions in demanding environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively within the UK and internationally

Experience working with Layher systems, cranes, forklifts, telehandlers or IPAF equipment would be highly advantageous, as would a background in festival production, touring or large venue environments.

Most importantly, candidates should bring ambition, ownership and a genuine desire to help shape the future of a growing creative production studio. This is an opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team, taking ownership of world-class projects while helping build the operational