Production Manager in London

Location: UK, London, Office, EUROPE

Company: BCD

About the role:

This role will be predominantly focused on Technical Production, whether for stand-alone production projects, or as part of a larger project in which we are collaborating with other service lines from The Collective by BCD M&E. You will be responsible for the technical delivery of projects across a number of different formats including but not limited to: live, virtual and hybrid. Events will be delivered across all regions, while ranging in size, complexity and budget.

Responsibilities:

• Be a representative of the Technical Production department across projects and key client accounts.
• Work in all phases of a project life cycle, from pitch to delivery.
• Attend client briefings, project kick-off meetings, and project debriefs.
• Overall responsibility for the technical production delivery on virtual, hybrid and in-person events ranging in size and budget.
• Be confident and able to lead multiple projects at any one time, by prioritising your own and team workloads.
• Maintain clear communications throughout the lifecycle of the project to ensure outstanding customer service and adding value by making recommendations and providing solutions.
• Develop a rapport with technical equipment, scenic and exhibition suppliers both in the UK and overseas to gain the best possible service and rates and manage any issues as required.
• Collaborate on reviewing supplier contracts, ensuring you have challenged T’s & C’s and negotiated the best solutions and price.
• Work with the Head of Technical Production on the technical and scenic sections of budgets, ensuring accuracy.
• Work with the Head of Technical Production on final reconciliations, ensuring to deliver G.P targets as set by the leadership team.
• Support to drive the profitability, growth and activity of client accounts.
• Support in client pitches and presentations, offering technical solutions.
• Demonstrate highest standards of integrity, sound judgement and excellent communication.
• Be an excellent team player – establish and promote collaborative, positive and effective working relationships across teams.
• Participate in a positive environment where team members feel valued and look forward to coming to work.
• Develop a strong internal network and establish relationships within The Collective and the wider business.

Qualifications:

• Technical Production experience, preferably in an agency environment.
• Experience of delivering live events, hybrid and broadcast events a bonus.
• Working with different stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• Flexible approach to work, effective time management and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Calm, confident and collaborative approach with a positive attitude.
• Demonstrate a keen interest in event technology and innovation in the industry.

Benefits:

• Birthday day off
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – allowing up to 5 additional holiday days
• Life Assurance equal to 2 times your annual salary
• Discounted rates on hotels & travel
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay

You should know:

• This is a hybrid based role in either the Derby, London or Milton Keynes office.
• Our standard working hours are 9am – 5:30pm with an hour break.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.