Event Production Manager in London

Major Players are partnering with a global, industry-renowned, creative communications agency to hire an Event Production Manager for their London office. Sitting within their live events production team, you will deliver a range of brand activations, large-scale experiences, premiers and red carpets for some of the world’s biggest and most exciting entertainment brands. This is a hands-on role where you will take ownership of key production elements across multiple projects, leading on technical planning, supplier management, and delivering high-profile events to an exceptional standard. You need to have excellent proficiency in managing complex logistics, producing detailed CAD plans and leading teams on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the technical planning and delivery of end-to-end events, from concept through to execution, managing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met.
• Interpret client briefs and collaborate with Producers to develop creative, practical, and budget-conscious solutions.
• Produce high-quality CAD drawings, floorplans, stage elevations and technical specifications.
• Design production elements for staging, lighting, audio-visual, and scenic infrastructure.
• Ensure all technical documentation is clear, accurate and aligned with the specifications and requirements of the event.
• Oversee technical installation and ensure delivery aligns with plans and expectations.
• Source, brief and manage all stakeholders including production suppliers, venues, internal stakeholders and freelancers.
• Obtain and negotiate quotes, ensuring best value and quality.
• Lead and support on-site production, including build, live event execution, and de-rig.
• Work closely with health & safety partners to ensure all events are delivered safely and compliantly, supporting with risk assessments and method statements.

Skills required:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in live event production within a fast-paced, agency environment.
• Strong technical knowledge across briefing and managing event suppliers across lighting, audio, video, staging, and event infrastructure.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, with the ability to create and adapt detailed technical drawings.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent stakeholder management experience and a confident communicator.
• Pro-active, solutions-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Happy to work flexible hours (evenings/weekends where required) and willing to travel in the UK and internationally.

Hours: Full time

Salary: £40-55,000 (depending on experience)

Office Location: Central London

Office requirements: 4 days per week in the office (please note this is a very hands-on, on-site role)

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