Event Production Manager - Venue

Posted 18 August 2025
Salary£40k - 50k per year
LocationBarking
Job type Permanent
DisciplineExhibition Recruitment AgencyTechnical / AV
Reference15324MR
Contact NameMatthew Rothwell

Job description

PRODUCTION MANAGER – EVENTS
LONDON – LARGE SCALE VENUE

Company Benefits:


• Competitive salary package
• Full-time, permanent role with scope for career progression
• Opportunities to work on high-profile live events at one of London’s most iconic venues
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to industry-leading equipment and technical facilities
• Training and development opportunities to grow your skills

Your chance to join a leading technical production company working in partnership with London’s busiest and most prestigious venue working as part of the onsite team as a production Manager

THE COMPANY

One of the Uk most established and well known production companies who are an established leader in live event production, trusted to deliver exceptional results for some of the UK’s largest corporate clients, exhibitions, conferences, and special events. Working in partnership with the this huge venue, they combine cutting-edge technical expertise with a passion for creating unforgettable experiences. With a reputation for excellence and a thriving portfolio of clients, this is the perfect time to join their growing team.

THE ROLE

With an ever-expanding event calendar at this amazing London venue, there is now an opportunity for a Production Manager to oversee the technical delivery of live events, ensuring projects are managed seamlessly from initial client brief through to onsite execution.

Production Manager Responsibilities will include:

  • Developing strong relationships with clients, understanding their event needs
  • Producing accurate quotations and proposals in line with client requirements and budgets
  • Managing all pre-production elements including technical drawings, scenic specifications, and  Health & Safety documentation
  • Overseeing the delivery process, ensuring events run smoothly and to the highest standard
  • Liaising with technical staff across audio, video, lighting, LED, and scenic production to ensure the right level of technical support is provided
  • Managing budgets and ensuring cost control throughout the project lifecycle
  • Collaborating with the sales team to develop new business opportunities
  • Providing onsite technical and crew management, ensuring health and safety compliance at all times
  • Producing post-event documentation for invoicing and client follow-up

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have:

 

  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a production manager within live events, ideally within a venue environment
  • Strong technical knowledge across audio, video, lighting, LED, and scenic production
  • Large scale venue experience
  • Experience in managing budgets and delivering projects on time and within scope
  • Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and client management skills
  • Experience with onsite crew management and an understanding of Health & Safety best practice
  • A proactive, professional, and client-focused approach

If you’re a Production Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-profile environment and loves delivering exceptional live event experiences, this role offers the perfect platform to excel.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) in events, exhibitions, and experiential. 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.

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