Scenic Workshop Manager - event production

Scenic Warehouse Manager

Location

London / Surrey

Hours

08:00–16:30 or 09:00–17:30, plus overtime

Salary

• Competitive, dependent on experience
• Lead the Team Behind Exceptional Scenic Productions
• We're looking for an experienced and highly organised

Scenic Warehouse Manager to lead our scenic warehouse operation and play a key role in delivering high-quality scenic builds for live events, exhibitions, television, theatre, and immersive experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader with a background in scenic construction, production, or events who enjoys managing people, driving efficiency, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Working closely with the Head of Scenic Construction and wider production teams, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of the warehouse, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• What You'll Be Doing
• Manage the daily operations of the scenic warehouse and workshop.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the Scenic Warehouse team.
• Plan and coordinate workshop schedules to meet production deadlines.
• Oversee the preparation, construction, storage, loading, and dispatch of scenic items.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and quality control.
• Manage stock levels, materials, equipment, and warehouse logistics.
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are followed, including COSHH compliance and risk assessments.
• Maintain workshop machinery and equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Identify training needs and support the ongoing development of the team.
• Work collaboratively with production and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in the on-call rota to support operational requirements outside normal working hours.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven experience managing a warehouse or workshop within the scenic, events, production, exhibition, or entertainment industry.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of scenic construction and production workflows.
• Highly organised with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.

Desirable

• Experience operating workshop machinery and woodworking equipment.
• Knowledge of warehouse logistics and stock control.
• Experience carrying out risk assessments and implementing safe working procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• A varied and exciting workload across high-profile live events and productions.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• The opportunity to lead an experienced scenic team and make a real impact on project delivery.

We're Also Hiring!

As our scenic department continues to grow, we're also recruiting for the following positions based in

South East London

• Scenic Carpenter
• Set Prep Technician

If you have experience in scenic construction, set building, finishing, or event production and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced warehouse or scenic professional looking to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're the right fit for the role.