Exhibitions & Events Production Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £60000 – £65000/annum +Bens
Strive Supply Chain are delighted to be working with a fantastically creative & dynamic events / exhibitions company in their search for a Workshop Set Production Manager.
Events Production Manager
Croydon
£60k + Bens
The Client:
Our client is a highly innovative, creative & fun & their success within the entertainments industry continues to grow.
They are a leading set production company supplying set and decoration to a wide range of product launches, fashion shows, exhibitions, and private events They primarily provide design, scenery, lighting and AV for a wide range of events.
Role summary:
We are looking for a skilled and energetic person from the events, exhibitions or theatrical sector to manage the build workshop. This role relies upon the ability to plan & organise the team & resources across multiple projects at any given time.
The projects are hugely varied in content, style and design making this a varied and exciting role.
This role essentially co-ordinates the build, construction and prep of multiple projects through the busy workshop. The need to be sharp, have great attention to detail & ensure all materials are available on time is essential. Likewise, so is the ability to prioritise work schedules constantly.
Duties include
* Scheduling carpenters, painter’s, and finishers
* Ordering and ensuring the smooth supply of materials
* Liaising with logistics in terms of crewing, loading schedules and packing
* Working with Project managers to manage workflow and design details
* Managing returning projects, hires, recycling and disposal
* Booking and ordering hire equipment
Skills needed
* Having a solid knowledge of design / production led project management
* Great personnel skills, to manage a large team of people with different skills
* Being able to navigate a wide range of projects and components
* To be able to cope with tight time frames and short lead times
* Prioritise workflow and completion dates
This role sits at the heart of the business and forms a core role within the team of creatives, project managers, logistics team and skilled makers.
You will become part of a dynamic team producing quality and interesting set builds for leading events across London, the UK and Europe. They are a close team with a wonderful diverse client base which makes each project unique and no two days the same.
Challenging briefs and a wide range of creative styles will stretch and expand your knowledge and contacts and make this role interesting and fulfilling for the successful candidate
This is truly an outstanding opportunity. We look forward to your application.
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More Information
- Address Croydon, Greater London
