Head of Production

The Fix Creative, Burnt Hill, West Berkshire

Head of Production

£60000-£75000

The Fix Creative, Burnt Hill, West Berkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 94fcdaba19a941e3940a5bf1284dd34a

Location ref: Burnt Hill, West Berkshire

Full Job Description

We're looking for an exceptional Head of Production to lead the delivery of unforgettable live experiences. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Senior Production Manager ready to step into a Head of Production role, or an established Head of Production looking for a fresh challenge within a fast-paced, ambitious agency. This isn't a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk all day. We're looking for someone who genuinely loves live events, thrives on being onsite, enjoys rolling their sleeves up when needed, and is happiest when they're leading a team through complex productions from concept to completion. If you're commercially minded, highly organised, calm under pressure and have a reputation for delivering exceptional events, we'd love to hear from you.What You'll Be Doing You'll take ownership of our entire production function, ensuring every event is delivered to the highest possible standard. You'll lead our production team, build strong client relationships and oversee multiple large-scale experiential projects across both B2B and B2C environments. You'll be responsible for:

  • Leading the end-to-end delivery of experiential events from pitch through to live delivery.
  • Translating creative concepts into practical production plans.
  • Managing large production budgets and ensuring projects remain commercially successful.
  • Leading and mentoring a talented production team, helping people develop and grow.
  • Working closely with creative, account management and finance teams to deliver seamless projects.
  • Taking ownership of logistics, venues, fabrication, technical production, health & safety, staffing and onsite delivery.
  • Being the senior point of contact for production both internally and externally.
  • Solving problems before they become problems.
  • Driving continuous improvements across production processes and delivery standards.

    A Senior Production Manager who's ready to take that next step into a Head of Production position, or
  • An existing Head of Production looking for a new challenge.
  • You'll have extensive experience delivering complex live events and experiential campaigns and be comfortable juggling multiple high-profile projects.Is genuinely hands-on This isn't a role where you'll simply oversee others. We want someone who enjoys getting involved. Whether that's onsite builds, managing suppliers, troubleshooting last-minute challenges or supporting the team during live events, you're happy to roll your sleeves up and lead from the front. Weekend work is sometimes part of live event delivery, so you'll be someone who understands the industry and is happy to be onsite when projects require it.Knows the industry inside out You'll have an excellent network of trusted production suppliers and freelancers and ideally bring some of your own supplier relationships with you. You'll know who delivers quality, who can be relied upon under pressure and how to negotiate the best outcomes for clients and the business. Experience across:
  • AV
  • Scenic build
  • Fabrication
  • Venues
  • Technical production
  • Logistics, You've successfully managed production teams before and know how to get the very best from people.
  • You're approachable, supportive and happy to coach others, but you're equally comfortable making difficult decisions when required. You'll inspire confidence, build trust and create an environment where people enjoy coming to work.Thinks commercially You understand that brilliant events also need to make commercial sense. You'll be confident managing significant production budgets, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring projects are delivered profitably without compromising quality.,
  • Calm under pressure.
  • Exceptionally organised.
  • A natural leader.
  • Commercially aware.
  • Solutions-focused.
  • Passionate about live events.
  • Great with clients.
  • Fantastic at building supplier relationships.
  • Comfortable making decisions.
  • Someone people naturally trust.

    Competitive salary.
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Pension.
  • Ongoing professional development.
  • A supportive and ambitious culture.
  • Team socials and events.
  • Wellbeing support.
  • The opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile experiential projects.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/head-of-production-127078229