Event Production Manager – Video Biased
2 days week in Reading – remainder WFH or on site when needed
Salary – £50,000 – £60,000
Monday – Friday with some evening and weekend work as per the nature of the events industry
Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Production Manager who has a specialism in Video, to provide experienced leadership in the planning of delivery and event production projects.
Duties:
- Produce prep lists with the support of the engineering team to best utilise the internal assets and sub hires
- Book and manage internal team resources and external freelancers
- Book and manage third party suppliers
- Communicate proposals to our clients, validating that the proposal is suitable and make changes as and when required
- Prepare suitable quotes, designs and technical solutions that serve the clients requirements
- Oversee financial control of projects, ensuring they are within budget and timeframe
- Prepare and communicate production documents, CDM documents and plans
- Support the business development team through strategies, phone calls, exhibition etc
- Onsite relationship management with clients and your wider team
Skills and experience:
- Thorough understanding of technical systems – strongly Video but also Lighting, Rigging and Scenic, that are required to deliver live events and exhibitions
- Knowledge of hire management systems
- Experience in effective resource mazement
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Hirehop is preferable
