BESPOKE BUILD PRODUCTION MANAGER - EXPERIENTIAL BUILD AGENCY

Posted 23 September 2017
SalaryNegotiable
Location
Job type Permanent
Reference15740/002_1506139241
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

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Your opportunity to join one of the best event and production companies in the UK and work on a broad portfolio of projects!

THE COMPANY

This well established agency are renowned for creating truly unique event experiences! With in house services including event design and production, operations and logistics they work across a broad range of events including experiential events, PR and press launches, corporate parties and roadshows to name a few. With a dedicated team, brimming with creativity they have been responsible for a huge range of bespoke build projects including the design and build of a life size gingerbread house, a pop up food festival (incorporating 3 venue transformations) and seasonal campaigns including full set builds, costumes and theming.

With purpose built offices and a commitment and focus on quality and creatively there has never been a better time to join this thriving agency!

THE ROLE

Due to continued success and the win of new business they are now looking for an experienced Production Manager to come on board and lead on a variety of projects. Taking initiative to really "make it happen" you will be the driving force behind projects, overseeing all design and production and ensuring projects are delivered on time.

A broad and client facing role responsibilities include:

  • Client liaison and management

  • Working closely with Project Managers

  • Using creativity and knowledge to input on and steer bespoke designs

  • Thinking outside of the box and finding the most effective ways to create builds

  • Advising on builds, materials and finishing methods

  • Overseeing projects including all production and design elements

  • Sourcing and managing suppliers

  • Budget management and reconciliation

  • Onsite management including overseeing installation

THE CANDIDATE

Candidates must have a proven background of project managing design and build projects, including a strong understanding of production processes, materials and finishing methods. Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds including production agencies, design and build agencies, theatre design or prop manufacturing as long as they have had exposure to managing build projects, be that for experiential events, roadshows or set and stage projects. Candidates must be client facing and have a strong design background / understanding. Any exposure to using or working with software including AutoCAD and SketchUp would be an added benefit although is not essential for the role.

In return, this well established business offer you the opportunity to expand your portfolio and work on a wide range of outstanding and bespoke projects!

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across marketing, creative and events. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit www.live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.