Technical Production Manager - Brackley, United Kingdom - Strata

Description

Job Description

Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.

As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We're always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.

Our name? It's Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.

Job Overview

To plan, co-ordinate and deliver during pre-production, production and post-production technical facilities for live, virtual and hybrid event projects (including conferences, meetings, launches, webcasts, roadshows, exhibitions, brand activations and stakeholder events) for clients represented by Strata.

Events are delivered globally, as well as across the UK, so travel is part of the role.

The position can be based in either London or Brackley.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Pitches and Proposals:

• Working with the client services and production teams
• To specify technical solutions for new projects
• Preparing technical collateral for pitches/proposals
• Preparation of internal & external technical production costings and budgets

Project Management

• Liaison with client services and production teams on a project basis to ensure cohesion
• Technical site surveys
• Technical specification of appropriate staging, technology, and digital solutions for projects
• Budget management – technical production costs using Procim system
• Supplier liaison, negotiation and management to ensure efficiency, quality, value and cohesion within the production
• Crew liaison and management
• Crew and equipment logistics
• Venue liaison – technical facilities
• Platform and IT liaison – technical
• Management of project CAD plans.
• Preparation of technical production schedules

Health & Safety and CDM preparation - RAMS

• Liaise with other departments within Strata ensuring that schedules and values are met
• Advise producers on show software and virtual platforms with technical implications
• Ensure Quality Management of the project – ISO9001
• Ensure administration is kept up to date
• On-site technical management to ensure smooth, timely, high quality event delivery

Reconciliation and Post Event

• Ensure projects are reconciled and information is passed in a timely fashion to accounts
• Contribute to debriefs for the purposes of review and continual improvement

Internal and Development

• To remain up-to-date with new technology and its business applications
• To remain up-to-date with staging design trends, materials and their business applications
• To remain up-to-date with H and S practice and legislation
• To remain up-to-date with the internal equipment inventory and facilities.

Job Requirements

• Background in event technical / audio visual/ staging services
• Possibly a project manager in an AV/hire or staging company looking to grow into a production management role
• Leadership and motivational skills (particularly on site)
• Ability to work and sustain performance when under pressure
• Strong IT skills – to include Office and basic CAD
• Strong working knowledge of video, sound, lighting, electrics, rigging and staging
• Working knowledge of current Health & Safety/CDM regulations & implications

Employee Benefits

Employment benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays
• Health Insurance *
• Workplace pension scheme
• Death in service scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events

*On completion of 6 months' probation period

Our Principles

We are a people-first brand experience agency with a set of core principles that guide our every action by measuring:

A win for the client

Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations, delivering moments that matter with results that matter.

A win for the company

We believe in long-term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers, so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means we're always ahead of the curve, offering you the best in brand experiences.

A win for the team

Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives, their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver.

A win for you

Whether you're engaging us for your events, already fostering a career at Strata, or considering one, our goal is to create a win for you. We're dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well-being. For our clients, a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine.

A win for the planet

We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco-friendly event practices to conscious resource management, we aim to create events that are a win for the environment.