Job Description

Summary:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS ROLE IS BASED 4 DAYS A WEEK IN OUR LEICESTER OFFICE AND 1 DAY A WEEK WFH. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE ABLE TO MEET THIS CRITERIA.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Production Manager with a strong background in Technical Production and exhibition stand design/build.

The ideal candidate will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of live events and exhibitions, ensuring high-quality delivery from concept to completion.

This role requires a deep understanding of fabrication, spatial design, logistics, and onsite production management. The role will work across our growing portfolio of multi-faceted regional, national and international events.

You will be the key point of contact for the clients, responsible for leading and bringing events and projects to life from initial conception to final delivery.

You will cost, develop, schedule, organise, implement and manage all aspects of the projects and events, with the aim of exceeding client expectations and ensuring our contractual obligations are delivered on-time and within budget.

You will need a hands-on, yet strategic approach; be able to multi-task with conflicting priorities and demonstrate authority, industry knowledge and confidence in your planning and decision making.

We will provide you with the time, space, flexibility and support to deliver, develop and enjoy what you do!

Reporting Lines:

Reporting to: Director of Events & Production Working alongside: Event Project Managers, Technical & Production coordinator, design team
Responsibilities - Production Management:

? Effectively research, develop, schedule and deliver plans for the events and projects that you are allocated and responsible for.

? Utilise your knowledge, experience and skills to oversee all aspects of your event /

project's development and its successful delivery.

? Ensure that the company's contractual responsibilities and obligations are delivered on- time and within budget for each event.

? Be the main point of contact for your clients (pre, during and post event).

? Be the main point of contact for the venue (pre, during and post event).

? Show confidence and be able to demonstrate that you are the authority on the events

and projects for which you are designated.

? Take a hands-on approach and maximise the use of resources of others in the team.

? Create bespoke quotations for projects/events in line with budget.

? Be responsible for the development and delivery of all health and, data, advertising,

information, management and operational protocols to ensure that all events are legally

compliant and most importantly, safe.

? Be responsible for setting up meetings with clients, stakeholders, and partners

generating agendas, action logs and minutes.

? Attend all event and company-related meetings and present event / project concepts as required.

? Be proactive in the continued cultivation of business and client relationships,

partnerships for the company and its clients.

? Manage all related supply and distribution channels and contracts as needed in line with the requirements of each event / project.

? Monitor and report on progress against scheduled objectives to clientele, partners and

sponsors and manage post-event / project feedback channels.

? Oversight and management of logistics for events which you are responsible.

? Make use of effective digital tools to streamline planning and work processes.

Responsibilities - General:

? Represent the Company at client meetings, presentations, networking sessions and

events as required.

? Actively promote the company and its activities across the array of stakeholders,

business and political networks to enhance brand profile and create new opportunity

and future prospects.

? Effectively lead, support guide and motivate peers and colleagues to help achieve

overall business and personal success.

Essential Criteria:

? 4+ years' experience in a Production Management role, ideally with experience in

exhibitions, conferences and/or activations.

? Excellent budget management and tracking, ensuring quotes are completed accurately, through to reconciliation.

? Where possible, champion the use of sustainable materials, equipment and practices.

? Good understanding of AV needs for events - from conferences to expos.

? Good understanding of Power/Connectivity requirements to prepare briefs and liaise with suppliers.

? Good understanding of construction methods/materials for exhibitions, stage sets and

activations.

? Good understanding of graphics artwork and print formats.

? Ability to interpret floor plans and build packs.

? Exceptional organisational, scheduling, time and delivery/implementation skills.

? Experience of building strong long-term relationships with clients at all levels of a

business.

? Results and sales focused with an ability to effectively communicate and up-sell with an array of messages to a range of stakeholders.

? Experience of event management.

? An ability to demonstrate a personal approach with creative thinking, intuition and flair.

? Multi-task with conflicting priorities and time pressures.

? Ability to seek out and develop audiences and business prospects.

? Highly focused on 'detail'.

? Ability to lead, whilst working with others as part of a team.

? Willingness to travel to other areas of the UK/ abroad if necessary and work flexibly as

projects require to carry out site or supplier visits and project delivery.

Desirable Criteria:

? Degree or diploma level training in Production Management, Event Management, or

Technical specialisms (Lighting/Audio/AV/Rigging/Construction).

? Experience of working in AutoCAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp or other 2D/3D drawing and rendering packages.

? Experience of having worked across multiple business sectors.

? IOSH qualification.

? Hold a full and valid UK Driving License.

Thank you for your interest in Associate Events, we hope to meet you soon...

Associate Events Limited is committed to Equal Opportunity in employment, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leicester LE3 5BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have legal authorisation to work in the UK without sponsorship? Would you be willing to commute or relocate to Leicester?
Experience:

Event Production: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person