Senior Production Manager - Richmond, United Kingdom - Live Recruitment

Live Recruitment

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Richmond, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Senior Production Manager - Hybrid Events

Surrey / Flexi Working

£35,000 - £55,000 + Benefits

We are looking for an experienced live event senior production manager to assist our production director in the design and management of a wide range of projects, encompassing in person, hybrid and virtual events.

Required Key Skills:

Management experience in technical event production, in both live and virtual environments
Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD LT preferred)
Experience managing large onsite crews and subcontractors
Proficiency in management H&S in preproduction and on site
Excellent computer literacy
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational and time keeping abilities
Willingness to travel and ability to be away from base for short periods of time on projects
A determination to achieve, succeed and improve skills and abilities
A good team worker with the ability to listen to and build on feedback.

Role Specifics

Overview:

Working with the Company Directors and Head of Events to oversee the project design and delivery
Supplier specifications, budget management and liaison
Management of onsite crew, suppliers, freelancers
Main point of contact for client, venues and support teams
Basic ability in Show Calling is required
Understanding of virtual / hybrid event concepts and ability to manage projects in this sector (with assistance if required)

Detailed role descriptions
Pre-Production

Work with design team to create innovative and impressive event concepts, which work within (and maximise) client budgets
Subcontractors and suppliers working with technical producer to source suppliers, produce briefs / RFP's, manage quotes and procuring necessary contractors to deliver events
Attend site visits and client meetings
CAD design, including set / event design, formulating room plans
Working with our graphics department to oversee the production of high quality 3D renders and visualisations of concepts for client pitches and proposals.
Work alongside our Technical Producer on the H&S management of projects, creation of all necessary on site documentation, including CAD plots, running orders, build schedules and show blocks
Assisting with the sourcing and management of external freelance event support and onsite crew

On-Site

Representing the company as the main point of contact for the client
Quality management delivering events to the highest possible standard without requirement of prompting from client or other members of the Vive team
Ensuring all onsite teams are fully briefed as to their responsibilities and operational roles
Working with technical team on the quality assurance of all deliverables

- pre-show checks of all systems to ensure requirements and standards are met

Managing both technical and client rehearsals to ensure all presenters, crew and event staff have a full understanding of the event prior to its commencement

Post Event

Ensure all deliverables are met, such as event highlights edits and archive recorded footage
Postevent debrief with internal / external teams and suppliers
Post event wrapups / debriefs with clients gather feedback and use to build improvements for next events
Management of any GDPR and sensitive data from our internal systems highlighting any data that is retained, and disposal of unnecessary data.

Experience:

Professional full time or freelance production management experience 3 years minimum
Experience in main areas of event production design, delivery and all technical sectors including lighting, video, audio, rigging and set/stage
Excellent technical skills and knowledge
Passport and willingness to travel essential
Full driving license desirable