Lead Events Producer
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Job Title: Lead Producer (Live Events) -
Location: Epsom, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Position Overview:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Lead Producer to join our team on a remote basis. The Lead Producer will play a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing live events from conception to completion. This position requires strong leadership skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a passion for creating exceptional experiences.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Event Planning: Collaborate with clients and internal teams to conceptualize and plan live events, defining objectives, themes, and logistics.
2. Production Management: Oversee all aspects of event production, including venue selection, stage design, technical production, staffing, and scheduling.
3. Budgeting and Financial Management: Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards and profitability.
4. Vendor and Supplier Coordination: Source and liaise with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to secure necessary services, equipment, and resources for events.
5. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including production crew, technical staff, performers, and volunteers, to deliver successful events.
6. Logistics and Operations: Coordinate event logistics and operations, including load-in/load-out, transportation, catering, security, and guest services.
7. Client Relations: Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout the event planning and execution process, ensuring clear communication, managing expectations, and addressing concerns.
8. Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality and excellence in all aspects of event production, troubleshooting issues and implementing solutions as needed.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Event
Management, Hospitality, or related field.
- Proven
experience (X years) in event production, preferably within the live
events industry, with a successful track record of delivering
large-scale events.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with clients, vendors, and team members.
- Proficiency in event planning software and tools, such as event management software, project management tools, and CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD).
- Flexibility to travel and work onsite at events as required.
Additional Information:
- This is a
hybrid position, with the flexibility to work from home for two days
per week.
- Salary range: £65,000 to £70,000 per annum,
commensurate with experience.
Lead Events Producer
Ignite Recruitment Services
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