Deputy Production Manager

Deputy Production Manager

Application Deadline: 15 February 2026

Department: Production

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Southbank, London

Compensation: £51,600 / year

Description

We are currently looking for a Deputy Production Manager to join our Production team on a permanent full time contract.

The Southbank Centre Production team looks after all the technical needs for all the events that are on our site.

This role requires building in-depth knowledge of Southbank Centre\’s infrastructure and inventory, as well as maintaining strong relationships with clients. This role will closely work with Programming, Producing and Production teams to coordinate the production planning process.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role\’s responsibilities.

If you are viewing on a job board, please paste the following URL into your browser to find the original advert: careers.southbankcentre.co.ukThe annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.

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We welcome applications from all backgrounds. By attracting people with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• To compile the monthly production schedule (rota) with assistance from the Head of Production.
• Work with Programming, Producing and Production teams to deliver Southbank productions to a high standard.
• Work with the Production Management team to establish production processes.
• Work with Programming, Producing and teams to co-ordinate the production planning process – administer production meetings and debriefs, prepare schedules, respond to requests for information, and liaise with internal departments and third party suppliers.
• Write Risk Assessments and Method Statements for production ensuring that Southbank Centre Health and Safety policies and house rules, CDM and licensing requirements are adhered to at all times.

Skills & Experience

• Experience of Google sheets / staff rota systems.
• Experience of working in production for music or performing arts events.
• Proven ability to deliver multiple projects to specific deadlines.
• Demonstrable administration skills – organising, communicating and keeping accurate records Understanding of technical elements such as lighting, sound, AV, automation.

Benefits

• A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family leave benefits
• Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
• Staff ticket offers for SC events
• Free entry to Hayward Gallery
• Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
• Free staff yoga