THE·TEAM is proud to provide representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Our live group specializes in delivering branding and signage, custom fabrication, live event production and experiential operations across sports, music, entertainment and culture. Working with the world’s most iconic properties and brands, we elevate live events to make them unforgettable.
Shaped by our belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence. For more information, please visit the.team.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
This role sits within LIVE·TEAM's Brand Experience Division and is split evenly between two functions:
- Supporting the delivery of brand experiences, including bespoke builds, fabrication, logistics, operations, crew coordination and onsite delivery
- Local retail store operations, working with our account team to deliver a programme of in-store activity across the UK
We are seeking a proactive problem-solver who enjoys the operational detail required when delivering best-in-class brand experiences. You will be responsible for liaising with our roster of key suppliers and in-house teams across fabrication, logistics, operations, and studio. You will be helping to manage schedules, budgets, crew liaison, and need to enjoy onsite delivery and days in a hi-vis jacket.
This will be a hybrid working role, based in our Orpington office, with a requirement to also visit our London office, and spend time onsite.
Responsibilities
- Working with our in-house teams (print, fabrication and logistics)
- Support with supplier sourcing, finding practical, cost-effective solutions
- Attend pre-production meetings, site visits, installs and de-rigs
- Maintain project schedules, trackers, action lists and deadlines across multiple live projects
- Join internal and client meetings; keep on top of actions and deadlines
- Prepare crew briefs, call sheets, load lists, accreditation lists and install guides
- Coordinate hotels, travel, parking, site access and accreditation for crew and suppliers
- Help manage last-minute changes calmly during live delivery; track snags through to completion
- Support inventory management, and equipment returns
- Raise purchase orders, gather supplier quotations, and track and reconcile budgets
- Helping to establish onsite operational requirements ahead of live event delivery
- Provide regional teams with regular event progress updates via our client’s software platform
- Schedule promotional staff shifts for regional events
- Contribute to client responses and presentations
- Assist with RAMS, insurance certificates and other event compliance paperwork
- Keep project folders, supplier details and documentation organised and current
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU NEED:
- Experience in production coordination, experiential or live events, or brand activations
- Strong organisational skills, able to manage several projects simultaneously to tight timescales
- Confident building and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers, crew and colleagues
- Clear written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail
- Numerate and comfortable handling quotations, purchase orders and budgets
- Good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Practical problem-solver who researches options and recommends solutions
- Working understanding of event health & safety and RAMS
- Full, clean UK driving licence; confidence driving vans is a plus
Personal Qualities
- Proactive, and comfortable taking ownership without needing every action explained
- Calm under pressure and when plans change or deadlines tighten
- Adaptable, practical and willing to get hands-on
- Able to judge what to resolve independently versus what needs escalating
- Collaborative and diplomatic when chasing busy internal teams
- Happy with early starts, late finishes, travel and occasional weekend work
- Quick to learn, and keen to develop into managing their own projects
THE·TEAM does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Production and Operations Executive (Live Events) in Orpington employer: Wasserman
At THE·TEAM, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration. Our Client Services Account Manager role in Orpington provides unique opportunities for professional growth within the dynamic world of live events, supported by a team of experienced professionals. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on delivering unforgettable experiences, we ensure our team members are empowered to excel while enjoying the excitement of international travel and diverse projects.
