Assistant Manager - Production Services in Altrincham

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency delivering production and branding services for football events and venues in the UK. This role supports the delivery of branding and signage, with opportunities to be on-site at stadiums to support installs and matchday activity.

Your New Job: Assistant Manager - Production Services, reporting to the Production Services Manager. You will support on-site delivery as well as day-to-day operations from our central hub in Haydock, including preparing assets, managing logistics, assisting with installs and de-rigs, and coordinating matchday and event activity. You will engage with clients on site to support surveys, ideas and delivery against budget. This is a Monday–Sunday role with regular weekend and matchday work in line with fixture schedules, including travel to venues and overnight stays for certain installs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Production Manager in coordinating the delivery, installation and removal of branding for stadium and live sporting events.
• Support matchday and event operations, acting as a key on-site contact where required.
• Lay graphics and signage to a high standard.
• Work with clients on site surveys and contribute to signage ideas and solutions for events.
• Ensure all work is delivered efficiently and to agreed timelines.
• Support the management of staffing, scheduling and day-to-day operational planning.
• Assist with coordinating resources across multiple events and projects such as Premier League, FA Competitions, Women’s Football, Rugby League and other ad-hoc events.
• Follow up on site activity with reports and support costing work to align with client budgets.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and wider teams to ensure smooth delivery across all projects.
• Support the day-to-day running of the warehouse, including general warehouse duties.
• Assist with stock control, asset tracking, storage and movement of production and branding assets.
• Prepare equipment and signage for delivery and installation.
• Support the upkeep and organisation of the warehouse.
• Assist with vehicle loading, logistics and moving equipment.
• Support work on LED structures and associated equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with health & safety standards and stadium policies.
• Follow RAMS and operational procedures across warehouse and on-site environments.
• Promote safe working practices at all times.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience in a production or operations role, ideally within sport, events or the sign industry.
• Hands-on experience with signage, including laying graphics (desirable).
• Experience supporting event delivery, installations or live environments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage day-to-day operations and scheduling.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work with clients and internal teams.
• Proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in.
• Comfortable with the physical aspects of the role, including manual handling and regular lifting of equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Understanding of health & safety in operational environments.
• FLT license and driving experience is desirable but not essential.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and matchdays.

Don’t fit all the criteria? Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We focus on developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit, please apply.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period.
• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support.
• Enhanced family leave entitlements.
• A day off for moving house or getting married.
• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties.
• Life assurance at x4 annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Electric car scheme.

Recruitment Process:

If your CV and cover letter match what we’re looking for, we’ll be in touch to invite you to the next stage. Depending on the role, the first interview may take place via Microsoft Teams or through our video interview platform. If you are unsuccessful at the application stage, we’ll let you know by email. We want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your HR contact know, or reach out confidentially at ukhr@sportfive.com so we can support you.

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.