PRODUCTION MANAGER - AGENCY

Posted 21 July 2016
SalaryNegotiable
Job type Permanent
DisciplineEvent Recruitment Agency
Reference14893/002
Contact NameLive Recruitment

Job description

LG14893

Career defining opportunity to join a creative integrated communications agency with multi-award winning international projects, large-scale budgets and big brands!

THE COMPANY

From their small start over 30 years ago they have fast become the 'agency to work for' and have an impressive portfolio of clients spanning multiple sectors. Events can range from meetings, exhibitions and conferences through to large-scale roadshows and experiential activations for some of the biggest brands in the world!

With in house production, events, creative, digital, media and print, their team of experts deliver highly creative integrated events that win pitches and awards and put them at the cutting edge of the industry.

THE ROLE

With continued success and exciting growth plans for the future, there is now an opportunity for a Production Manager to join their team and manage all technical aspects of live events for both UK and overseas projects. Responsibilities include:

*Taking the brief from client or Head of Production
*Being part of the initial pitch meeting
*Technical specification
*Site visits and venue liaison
*Interpretation of CAD drawings
*Supplier selection and management
*Working with in-house teams (technical, event, creative, print, digital)
*Booking and scheduling freelance crew
*Costing and budget management
*On-site support and management including rig and de-rig when necessary
*Line management and development of a team (including freelancers)

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have production experience gained within an agency or AV company and a proven background of managing production for events including conferences, exhibitions and experiential projects. Candidates must have a strong technical understanding and a good knowledge of health and safely and licencing regulations. Experience of using Vector Works and AutoCAD would be beneficial as would the ability to interpret CAD drawings.

With multiple offices in the UK and some of the best production facilities within Europe this is a first rate agency who can offer you the chance to work on a variety of big budget, global projects. With a friendly and team-orientated ethos, they offer a great working environment where you will be supported and developed.

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.

Don't miss your opportunity to join a global team at this award winning, full service event agency - click below to apply!