Operations Coordinator in Preston

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Operations Coordinator (Live Events / AV / Production)

Location: Preston (office-based, with occasional site visits)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

About the Company

This established live events and production business delivers large-scale sporting, entertainment, and brand experiences across the UK and internationally. Combining LED screen technology, AV systems, and creative production expertise, they help major organisations produce world‑class live events that excite audiences and inspire sponsors. The company is known for its innovation, reliability, and technical excellence. Trusted to deliver high‑impact shows and installations at some of the most recognisable venues and events in the industry.

The Role

We’re looking for a Resource & Planning Coordinator to join a busy live production environment. This is a hands‑on operations and scheduling role, ideal for someone with an AV, broadcast, or events background who enjoys coordinating people, equipment, and logistics to make complex projects run smoothly. You’ll work closely with senior operations leads to plan and schedule crew, vehicles, and technical kit across a full calendar of live events, helping ensure every project is resourced efficiently and delivered to a high standard.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan and schedule crew, AV equipment, and vehicles across multiple live events and installations.
• Allocate technical resources to the right projects, anticipating challenges and solving them early.
• Monitor availability, capacity, and timelines, keeping everyone aligned and informed.
• Act as a central point of communication between project managers, technicians, and logistics teams.
• Continuously improve templates, planning tools, and scheduling processes.
• Support onsite delivery when required to understand how planning plays out in practice.

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in live events, AV, broadcast, or production operations.
• Excellent organisational and scheduling skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Calm and proactive under pressure — able to think clearly when plans change last‑minute.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly with different teams.
• Confident using Excel, Google Sheets, or resource management tools.
• A genuine interest in live production, technology, and event delivery.
• Knowledge of AV, LED, or broadcast equipment.
• Experience in crew coordination or logistics management for large‑scale events.
• Ideas for improving planning efficiency through better use of technology.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives on making things run smoothly; calm under pressure, highly organised, and great at keeping people and plans connected. You’ll enjoy being the steady hand in a fast‑moving environment, solving problems before they escal…?

Apply today or contact Charlotte at ICP Search for more details.