Head of Scenic Production

Manchester based 5 days per week. Have you ever wanted to work within a creative production environment that creates some of the most unique and imaginative fabrications for the events world? Then this is most definitely the opportunity for you!

The Company

This company is a multi-award-winning creative design and production studio specialising in immersive environments and experiential spaces. It works across live events, brand activations, and commercial interiors, delivering end-to-end solutions - from concept development and 3D design through to fabrication, installation, and on-site delivery. With a multidisciplinary in-house team and a fully integrated approach, the company transforms venues and spaces into bold, memorable experiences that elevate brands and captivate audiences. Its work spans global projects across events, hospitality, retail, and entertainment, combining creativity, technical expertise, and seamless execution.

The Role

Due to continued growth they are now looking for Head of Scenic Production to join their team. The role will be responsible for leading the production of scenic builds, bespoke prop fabrication, experiential activations and immersive environments for events whilst also managing the overall output of the scenic department. The broad responsibilities of the Head of Scenic role will include:

• Managing scenic projects from briefing stages to execution
• Guiding clients on feasibility of projects
• Leading project costing, timelines and implementation
• Managing effective relationships with internal departments
• Ensuring all projects are delivered to budget and managing costings
• Supervising and line managing a scenic delivery team
• Allocating projects and managing resources across the team
• Implementing processes to ensure a safe working environment
• Ensuring quality control across the output of the whole scenic department

The Candidate

We are looking for candidates with proven high level project delivery experience across build projects ideally from within an event environment however backgrounds within theatrical, immersive experience, retail fit out, museum or attraction and hospitality fit out environments will also be considered. Candidates must have strong knowledge of materials and build processes as well as experience delivering large scale, complex fabrications and managing project commercials. As the Head of Scenic Production is a department lead position, we are looking for an individual who either has proven experience in leadership or an experienced individual who is ready to take the next step in their career into this level of role.

Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Vacancy Ref: LKS17839