Events Production Assistant | Fixed Term Maternity Cover
Job Title: Events Production Assistant, Maternity Cover
Location: Market Deeping | Office based
Department: Event Production & Admin
Start Date: January 2027
Reports To: Head of Production
Type: Full-Time Fixed Term
Application Deadline: 20th November 2026
About Us:
LUX Technical is a creative production company with a specialist digital team, providing technical production services and equipment hire. We work on all types of events, from conferences, exhibitions, brand activations, product launches and installations. We are passionate about delivering high-quality projects and services.
We are looking for a proactive and organised Production Assistant to provide essential administrative, logistical, and operational support to our Production Team. This is a fixed term role for maternity cover.
This role offers exposure to a wide range of live events and installations and acts as a key link between the Production and Operations departments. Responsibilities include, sourcing crew and transport solutions, arranging travel and accommodation for large numbers of personnel, providing general administrative support across a busy production calendar.
We are looking for a positive team player with a can-do attitude who can work consistently and make quick decisions in the best interests of colleagues, customers, and the business. You will be a confident problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable adapting to changing priorities. To support a smooth transition, we are looking to appoint the successful candidate from January 2027, allowing for an approximately one-month handover and training period alongside the current post-holder before their maternity leave begins.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for freelancer documentation.
- Source crew solutions for Production and Equipment hires.
- Arrange accommodation and travel logistics for crew and contractors.
- Liaise with multiple departments to ensure requirements are actioned, monitor progress, and highlight any potential issues.
- Prepare event-specific documentation and crew information packs.
- Act as a key point of contact for freelance crew members and suppliers.
Skills and Experience
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Good computer literacy and confidence using digital systems.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Confidence to make decisions and work independently when required.
- Experience using Microsoft 365 applications.
- Previous experience within events, production, logistics, or a similar operational environment.
This is a fixed-term maternity cover position, commencing in January 2027, for a period of up to 9-12 months. While this position is initially offered as a fixed-term maternity cover contract, there may be the opportunity for a permanent role at the end of the contract, subject to business needs and company growth.
Working Arrangement
Full-time role, predominantly office-based, with occasional home working considered.
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum (pro rata for the duration of the fixed-term contract), depending on experience.
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work within a progressive and growing company
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
LUX Technical is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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