EXCELLENT BENFITS - Are you an experienced scaffolding or rigging professional looking to move in-house within a creative, forward-thinking environment? This Rigging Manager opportunity offers the chance to work at a prestigious production studio group supporting major TV and film projects.

• In-house role within a leading film & TV studio environment
• Excellent benefits and supportive, progressive culture
• Long-term opportunity with stability and variety

THE COMPANY

This business is a well-established production studio group, operating multiple high-specification film and television stages across the South East. Working with leading broadcasters, streamers and production companies, they provide dry-hire studio space for a wide range of scripted, unscripted and commercial productions.

With a collaborative, people-first culture and long-term clients, this is an environment where a Rigging Manager can build strong relationships, focus on safety and quality, and become a trusted technical expert on site.

THE ROLE

This is a newly created in-house position, bringing rigging and scaffold inspection capabilities into the business for the first time. The Rigging Manager will take ownership of grid and gantry inspections, supporting productions on a day-to-day basis and ensuring all systems remain safe, compliant and production ready.

Duties as Rigging Manager will include:

• Carrying out weekly inspections of grids and suspended scaffold systems
• Producing reports and flagging any health and safety concerns
• Advising productions on safe and effective use of rigging infrastructure
• Supporting clients with technical queries related to rigging and access
• Liaising with internal teams and external contractors when required
• Contributing to the ongoing maintenance and improvement of studio spaces

THE CANDIDATE

To be considered for this Rigging Manager role, you will hold a CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspection qualification (or be very close to achieving it) and have experience inspecting suspended scaffold systems. Experience within film, TV, live broadcast or similar fast-paced environments is highly desirable.

In return, you’ll join a supportive and progressive business offering private healthcare, generous annual leave (including closure over Christmas), regular socials and the chance to work on high-profile productions in a stable, in-house role.

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

As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: GS16646