Senior Production Manager in London

We’re hiring a Senior Production Manager to join our Production team. Reporting directly to the Head of Production Management, you will be accountable for driving and managing the delivery of some of the group's most ambitious projects across a broad range of sectors.

Who are you?

• You have demonstrable senior-level experience in a similar role in the live events industry.
• You are a natural leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills, able to drive diverse multi-workstream project teams of both internal and external stakeholders.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of all aspects of production delivery and are comfortable being an escalation point for other team members.
• You are a team player with a flexible and enthusiastic approach.
• You can balance both creative and analytical thinking, considering logistical, commercial, and creative aspects of projects to champion guest experience and creative outcomes while ensuring commercial success.
• You are confident working in Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or similar software in 3D to interrogate and realise complex solutions.
• You have extensive experience working in various project types and sectors such as live shows, large scale conferences, private events, exhibitions, brand activations, and roadshows.
• You ideally have knowledge of working both within the UK and internationally.
• You are a natural organiser and can confidently run schedules across multiple workstreams such as a multi-site event.
• You have a strong health and safety background and can own and drive this in both pre-production and on-site project phases.
• You remain calm under pressure and are the consummate professional.

Day-to-day tasks

• Quoting, Pitching & Proposals: Collaborating with the wider Client Services team in the creation and delivery of quotes and pitches for projects, ensuring responses are technically and commercially feasible.
• Acting as a champion of production excellence, pushing boundaries to ensure EC remains at the forefront of the industry while ensuring meticulous planning and fail-safe delivery.
• Providing guidance and sign-off on estimated figures, event budgets, and production quotations.
• Ensuring that all ball parking provided as part of a pitch or proposal process has been feasibility checked.
• Acting as an internal contact for the Client Services teams for new projects, taking client briefs and assisting in qualifying new enquiries.
• Briefing project elements to internal technical and scenic teams or external production suppliers.

• Delivery: Overseeing the delivery of our largest projects and acting as the client contact for production, ensuring client satisfaction at all points.
• Ensuring timely, competitive, and accurate responses to the Client Services across all project phases/milestones.
• Promoting collaboration, communication, and process enhancement between creative, production, project, operations, logistics, and Client Services teams at all stages of a project.
• Monitoring the progress of projects, ensuring company processes are followed and that all relevant milestones are met in pre-production.
• Collaborating with other members of the Production Management Team and supporting where required.
• Responsible for third-party production supplier research, vetting, and due diligence, ensuring our supplier database is accurate and updated.
• Managing and overseeing accurate and timely crewing and transport scheduling on your projects.

• Process & Governance: Responsible for reconciliation on projects, ensuring costs are allocated correctly and that any additional charges to clients are communicated in a timely manner to the relevant internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for generation and management of Event Safety Plans, RAMS, plans, build schedules, and project packs.
• Ensuring that all day-to-day responsibilities observe our policies and procedures.

What It’s Like at EC

At EC, we’re a team of doers, dreamers, and down-to-earth collaborators. We thrive on creativity, care deeply about the details, and always have each other’s backs. With hybrid working, generous time off, wellbeing support, and a culture that champions your voice, your growth, and your whole self — it’s more than just a job. It’s a place to thrive.

Ready to Apply?

If this role excites you but you’re not sure you meet every requirement - we still want to hear from you. We believe in potential and are always open to people who bring passion, integrity, and a fresh perspective. Hit “Apply” and share your CV. Need any adjustments to make the process more accessible? Just let us know - we’re happy to support you.

Our Hiring Process

While the steps may vary by role, here’s what you can generally expect: A short Teams call to say hello, a task or survey to understand how you work, a face-to-face interview with your future team, and a culture conversation to ensure it’s a match both ways. We’ll keep you updated at every stage and do our best to make the process smooth, transparent, and welcoming.

Your voice. Your growth. Your experience.