159 Event Production jobs in the United Kingdom

• Oversee the technical production of all assigned events, ensuring high standards of quality and execution.
• Develop and manage event production budgets, tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage relationships with external vendors and suppliers (e.g., AV, lighting, staging).
• Create and manage detailed production schedules and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing regulations for events.
• Supervise and coordinate on-site event production teams, including technical staff and volunteers.
• Liaise with artists, performers, and stakeholders to fulfill technical and logistical requirements.
• Manage the setup, operation, and dismantling of technical equipment.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and report on key performance indicators.
• Contribute creative input to event concepts and designs.

• Proven experience in event production management, preferably within the arts or entertainment sector.
• Strong knowledge of AV, sound, lighting, and staging technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and negotiate with vendors.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Experience with risk assessment and health & safety compliance for events.
• Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in event management software is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Theatre Production, or a related field is advantageous.

• Plan, budget, and execute all technical and logistical requirements for a variety of events, including performances, exhibitions, and festivals.
• Source and manage relationships with external suppliers and contractors (e.g., AV, lighting, staging, equipment hire).
• Develop detailed production schedules and ensure adherence to timelines.
• Lead and manage on-site technical crews, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving.
• Oversee the safe installation, operation, and dismantling of all production equipment.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and licensing regulations relevant to event production.
• Conduct site visits and technical assessments of venues.
• Liaise with artists, performers, and stakeholders to understand and meet their production needs.
• Manage production budgets effectively, tracking expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Conduct post-event reviews to gather feedback and identify areas for future improvement.
• Maintain an inventory of production equipment and ensure its upkeep.
• Contribute to the overall artistic vision and programming of events.

• Overseeing all technical and production aspects of events, including staging, lighting, sound, AV, and set design.
• Developing detailed production schedules and managing timelines effectively.
• Coordinating with artists, performers, technical crews, venue staff, and external suppliers.
• Managing production budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money.
• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers for equipment hire, technical services, and materials.
• Ensuring all health and safety regulations are strictly adhered to during event setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Conducting site visits and technical assessments of venues.
• Managing the load-in, setup, operation, and load-out of all event technical elements.
• Troubleshooting and resolving any production-related issues that may arise during events.
• Maintaining excellent communication with all stakeholders throughout the production process.
• Contributing to the creative development and planning of future events.
• Managing the technical inventory and ensuring equipment is well-maintained.

• Developing and managing comprehensive event production plans and schedules.
• Overseeing all technical aspects of events, including sound, lighting, staging, and AV.
• Managing event budgets effectively, ensuring all expenditures are within allocated limits.
• Sourcing, negotiating with, and managing third-party suppliers and contractors.
• Ensuring strict adherence to all health, safety, and licensing regulations for events.
• Leading and coordinating on-site technical and production crews during event load-in, operation, and load-out.
• Liaising with artists, performers, and their representatives to meet technical and logistical requirements.
• Developing contingency plans to address potential issues or emergencies.
• Conducting post-event evaluations and debriefs to identify areas for improvement.
• Maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and industry partners.

• Significant experience in event production management, preferably with a focus on live music, festivals, or large-scale entertainment events.
• Proven ability to manage complex technical production requirements and budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of stage, sound, lighting, and AV technologies.
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation relevant to live events.
• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management software.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.

• Oversee all technical and logistical aspects of event production, from initial concept to post-event evaluation.
• Develop detailed production plans, schedules, and budgets for multiple concurrent events.
• Manage and coordinate all event suppliers, including technical crews, staging companies, AV providers, and security.
• Ensure all technical elements (lighting, sound, video, staging, special effects) are designed, implemented, and operated safely and to the highest standards.
• Conduct site surveys and risk assessments, implementing appropriate health and safety measures.
• Manage event budgets effectively, tracking expenditure, negotiating with suppliers, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead and motivate on-site production teams, ensuring clear communication and efficient workflow.
• Liaise with artists, performers, clients, and venue management to ensure all requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any production-related issues that arise during events, often under pressure.
• Manage inventory of production equipment and ensure it is maintained in excellent working order.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the organization's event portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant licensing, regulatory, and insurance requirements.
• Prepare post-event reports, analyzing performance against objectives and budgets.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in event production and the wider entertainment industry.

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Theatre Production, Technical Theatre, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in event production management, with a significant focus on live events within the arts and entertainment sector.
• Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale events from conception through to completion.
• Strong technical knowledge of lighting, sound, AV, staging, and rigging systems.
• Proven ability to manage complex budgets and negotiate effectively with suppliers.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation relevant to events.
• Proficiency in event management software and project planning tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• A creative and innovative approach to event design and execution.

Project Manager - Events Production

South East London

£40,000 - £50,000

Unique opportunity to join this creative events production agency to deliver some exciting global projects for private & corporate clients!

Our client

A creative events production company working mainly with events agencies as well as high end private clients; our client delivers high spec live and virtual events including weddings, private events, festivals, conferences, awards and activations. Due to rapid expansion and a brilliant reputation they are now growing their project management team with multiple roles including Project Manager and Senior Project Manager.

The role

Working closely with agency partners, as well as directly with clients and event planners, you will take each project from concept to completion.

As a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager your role is a pivotal in the agency including

- Liaising with clients and stakeholders to establish the brief

- Pulling together a production pitch response and presenting this back

- Working with internal departments and suppliers to establish costings

- Defining and following a critical path on each project

- Managing project delivery of all kit including client and supplier owned assets

- Ensuring health and safety requirements are satisfied

- Travelling on-site for events to oversee build; event delivery and breakdown

- Managing and reconciling budgets and post event client de-brief

About you

With a production agency background and a good understanding of technical and scenic elements; you will be client facing and a highly organised project planner. A client facing demeanour is key as is a high level of communication and management of senior and high net worth / demanding stakeholders. Excited to travel on events in the UK and overseas you will have proven experience in delivering production led events ideally within the corporate AND private space.

Get in touch with us to register your details if you are interested in other positions - we specialise in production, audio visual, events, creative, marketing, comms & advertising.

Project Manager - Events Production

South East London

£40,000 - £50,000

Unique opportunity to join this creative events production agency to deliver some exciting global projects for private & corporate clients!

Our client

A creative events production company working mainly with events agencies as well as high end private clients; our client delivers high spec live and virtual events including weddings, private events, festivals, conferences, awards and activations. Due to rapid expansion and a brilliant reputation they are now growing their project management team with multiple roles including Project Manager and Senior Project Manager.

The role

Working closely with agency partners, as well as directly with clients and event planners, you will take each project from concept to completion.

As a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager your role is a pivotal in the agency including

- Liaising with clients and stakeholders to establish the brief

- Pulling together a production pitch response and presenting this back

- Working with internal departments and suppliers to establish costings

- Defining and following a critical path on each project

- Managing project delivery of all kit including client and supplier owned assets

- Ensuring health and safety requirements are satisfied

- Travelling on-site for events to oversee build; event delivery and breakdown

- Managing and reconciling budgets and post event client de-brief

About you

With a production agency background and a good understanding of technical and scenic elements; you will be client facing and a highly organised project planner. A client facing demeanour is key as is a high level of communication and management of senior and high net worth / demanding stakeholders. Excited to travel on events in the UK and overseas you will have proven experience in delivering production led events ideally within the corporate AND private space.

Get in touch with us to register your details if you are interested in other positions - we specialise in production, audio visual, events, creative, marketing, comms & advertising.

Great opportunity to join a small but fast growing AV event production company in the Bedfordshire area.

Due to company growth our client is looking for a technical project manager who has a passion for event technology and delivering on a requirement, without compromise.

Typical of our size, they produce many straightforward events, a good amount of medium scale events and a handful of big projects.

Great or small – they treasure all of them and the person applying for this role can expect to roll their sleeves up and get involved at all levels.

Efficient delivery is at the core of this role.

Understanding the requirements, the available equipment and how to best design systems that teams of technicians can seamlessly deploy and use to deliver events for our clients.

The very nature of events means you can expect peaks to your work-load as we travel throughout a calendar year and although not ‘seasonal’ as such, there are busy days, weeks, months just as there are quieter ones.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Working with account managers and producers to produce equipment specifications and systems to enable quick quoting and efficient kit lists.
• Excel for our clients – our aim is to make ourselves indispensable
• Understanding a client’s brief and exceed all expectations
• Producing CAD plans for events
• Overseeing the technical installation of event provisions, their implementation and safe removal
• Production of relevant event H&S documentation
• Ensuring technicians are briefed and well prepared for events
• Upholding our standards, ensuring everyone and everything is well presented at all times.
• Dealing with any issues and problem solving in advance and on events, communicating issues to the wider team as necessary.
• Producing information documents and schematics and ensuring everyone has a clear brief.
• Run routine checks with warehouse to ensure everything is prepared correctly for events.

Ideal candidate

• Have an excellent technical understanding of event delivery and systems across all disciplines, both analog and digital with a component level understanding of AV equipment and systems.
• Full clean manual driving license
• Have industry experience
• Have experience working with CURRENT RMS software
• Enjoy working….as much as possible!

Please send your CV over if you feel you fulfil this criteria