Manager Produkcji - Production Manager in London

Bearded Kitten is a global creative experience agency with a portfolio of award-winning work. From large scale brand experiences to cultural launch events, from building immersive worlds to conferences and employee engagement initiatives - we cover it all.

The Production Manager role is responsible for managing and coordinating medium to large scale projects for Bearded Kitten and Bearded Kitten Studios. This role will be responsible for ensuring efficient, high-quality, and safe planning/pre-production of any installations, exhibitions, live events, and brand activations assigned by the Head of Production.

The position calls for a technical professional with demonstrated experience in all aspects of production management including budget management, as well as someone who is enthusiastic, passionate, helpful, and supportive in all aspects of their work.

• Alongside producers and designers, shape and manage all elements of a production from concept to delivery.
• Provide production specifications and ROM costings for competitive pitches and/or new business leads, ensuring that they balance creative ambition with safe and practical delivery whilst offering value to clients.
• Be client facing at any time and be able to clearly articulate why proposed production methodologies are the best solution.
• Take responsibility for third party/subcontractor deliverables and ensure they are in accordance with the agreed specification - overseeing the fabrication/production of all items.
• Work closely with Bearded Kitten’s fabrication department to ensure the accurate pricing and smooth delivery of custom assets.
• Work with the producers to ascertain internal and external staffing requirements for assigned projects and support the wider team in contacting, booking and contracting freelancers - including local crew.
• Ensure projects are delivered to relevant H&S standards as well as writing RAMs, method statements, etc.
• Onsite production management during install, live and derig of all assigned projects.
• Oversee financial control of production budgets.
• On project completion, work with producers and the finance department on budget reconciliation.
• Assist the director of production in the training and mentoring of junior production team members.
• Support the team where necessary by providing a strong working knowledge of scenic construction methods and associated materials.
• Due to the nature of the events industry, be willing and able to work unsociable hours and travel domestically/internationally as per the requirements of assigned projects.
• Deeply passionate about the delivery of events, shows and installations to the highest standards.
• International experience in a wide range of events and installations.
• Management experience of medium to large scale events in high profile locations.
• Proven supplier network with long term relationships in place.
• Excellent estimating and budgeting skills - with a working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets and strong IT/computer skills.
• Broad understanding in the delivery of all elements of technical production.
• Strong working knowledge of scenic construction methods and associated materials.
• Proficient in AutoCAD/Vectorworks/Sketchup (one or more is essential) and generation/review of draft construction documents.
• Solid understanding of virtual/streaming events beneficial - but not essential.
• Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Benefits include:

• 25 days paid holiday, plus Bank Holidays.
• Approximately five additional days off over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Hybrid working with compulsory office days on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
• Flexi-time policy.
• Generous overtime policy.
• Discretionary end of year bonus scheme.
• Employee Referral Incentive Policy from day one.
• Employee assistance programme with free access to mental health resources.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave policy after 1 year of full service.
• Monthly team socials, plus an annual team offsite with overnight stay.
• Workshop, tools, rehearsal space etc for personal use.
• Season ticket loans offered.
• Cycle to work scheme.