Senior Event Production Manager

About Us

On Event Production Co is one of the UK's leading live event production and scenic fabrication companies, delivering technical and creative solutions for conferences, awards ceremonies, exhibitions, product launches, fashion shows and live experiences across the UK and Europe.

Working with major brands, agencies and event organisers, we combine technical production expertise with in-house scenic fabrication to create exceptional event environments. Following continued growth within our Scenic Fabrication division, we are looking for a Scenic Administrator to join our team and support the successful delivery of projects from concept through to completion.

The Role

On Event Production Co. is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Production Manager to join our growing team.

This is a client facing role for an individual who thrives on delivering exceptional event experiences and has extensive experience supporting event agencies, corporate clients and brand teams across live events, conferences, exhibitions, roadshows, experiential activations and hybrid productions.

The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of technical production knowledge, scenic and exhibition build expertise, brand experience, and production management skills. They will be equally comfortable developing creative production solutions, managing budgets and schedules, overseeing fabrication and technical delivery, and leading teams on site.

Working closely with clients, agencies and internal departments, you will take ownership of projects from initial brief through to final delivery, ensuring every event is delivered safely, creatively, on budget and to the highest standards.

Main job responsibilities:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, agencies and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact throughout project delivery.

• Interpret creative briefs and develop production solutions that combine technical production, scenic build and brand experience elements.

• Manage projects from initial brief through design, planning, installation, live delivery and post event debrief.

• Advise clients on technical production, staging, scenic fabrication, exhibition build and event technology solutions.

• Produce and oversee technical specifications, CAD layouts, production schedules, risk assessments and project documentation.

• Manage project budgets, quotations, supplier costs and profitability.

• Coordinate internal teams, freelancers, suppliers and contractors to ensure seamless project delivery.

• Plan and manage event logistics, transport, installation schedules and resource allocation.

• Lead onsite production teams during build, live operation and breakdown phases.

• Identify opportunities to enhance delegate experiences through creative and innovative production solutions.

• Conduct project reviews, gather client feedback and support continuous improvement across the business.

• Support business development activities, client growth and new business opportunities.

We are looking for people with:

• Significant experience in event production management, ideally within an event production company, agency or live events environment.

• Proven experience managing complex live events, conferences, exhibitions, experiential activations and brand experiences from concept through to delivery.

• Strong client and agency management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and provide strategic production advice.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams, including technical crew, fabricators, freelancers, suppliers and contractors.

• A strong understanding of audio, lighting, video, staging, rigging and event technologies.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, quotations, procurement and project profitability.

• Excellent organisational, planning and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Competency in Microsoft Office and CAD software, with experience producing technical drawings and production documentation.

• A proactive, solutions focused approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels.

• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding events and exceptional client experiences.

• Experience delivering hybrid and virtual events would be advantageous.

• A full UK driving licence.

Employee benefits include:

• Extremely Competitive salary
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Training & progression opportunities.

As an equal opportunities employer, On Event Production Co. is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Please note, the successful applicant will be asked to provide 2 references and complete a basic DBS check.