Scenic Operations Manager Location: Greater London Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + Overtime Hours: Monday–Friday (08:00–16:30 or 09:00–17:30) + overtime when required We are recruiting for an experienced Scenic Operations Manager to join a leading creative production business delivering high-quality scenic builds for live events, exhibitions, and experiential projects. This is a senior operational role responsible for coordinating projects from initial planning through to delivery, ensuring work is scheduled effectively, resources are managed, and projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The Role You will be responsible for: * Managing the operational planning and coordination of scenic projects * Taking ownership of incoming projects and ensuring they are prepared for delivery * Managing schedules, workloads, resources, and project priorities * Working closely with workshop teams, production teams, logistics, and project managers * Ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet quality expectations * Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and resolving operational challenges * Supporting smooth movement of projects through the workshop and into delivery * Maintaining accurate project information, documentation, and timelines * Supporting safe working practices and operational standards About You We are looking for someone with: * Proven experience in an operations, production, or project coordination role * Experience working within scenic, events, exhibitions, theatre, film/TV, or creative production environments * Strong organisational and planning skills * Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines * Excellent communication skills with internal teams and external stakeholders * Experience coordinating resources, labour, logistics, and schedules * Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure * Good understanding of Health & Safety processes, including RAMS Desirable Experience Experience in: * Scenic construction * Live events and production * Workshop environments * Fabrication or creative manufacturing * Project delivery and operational planning The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced creative environment, supporting exciting scenic projects and playing a key role in ensuring successful delivery. Apply now for immediate consideration
