Job Description

Job reference

TCC000678

Date posted

20/10/2025

Application closing date

03/11/2025

Location

Hybrid - Norwich/London office

Salary

competitive

Package

great benefits

Contractual hours

40

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Creative Team

Production Manager

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Job description

We love beautiful things well-made and built to last, that really make a home; wherever and whatever that means to you.

We're seeking a highly organised and proactive

Production Manager

to join our team. You'll be the operational backbone of our productions, ensuring everything runs smoothly from pre-production through to post. This is a pivotal role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a deep understanding of the production process.

Key duties

and responsibilities included within this role:

Planning & Scheduling Develop and manage the end-to-end production schedule for photography and video capture (studio and location). Balance the pipeline of new product launches, seasonal campaigns, and continuity requirements. Ensure critical paths are in place, aligned with marketing timelines and Sample delivery, and communicated clearly to all stakeholders.

Budget & Resource Management

Own production budgets, forecasting costs and ensuring shoots are delivered within agreed parameters. Source and negotiate with freelance crew, talent, and suppliers to ensure best value without compromising quality. Oversee logistics including samples, props, set builds, transport, catering, and accommodation for location shoots.

Operations & Process

Implement efficient production workflows for location, studio environments as well as broader creative team projects. Coordinate with Studio, Buying, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to align priorities and ensure delivery of required assets.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Production Manager, ideally within retail, interiors, fashion, or lifestyle brands. Strong track record managing complex location shoots and studio operations simultaneously. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with experience building and managing critical paths. Budget management and negotiation skills, with confidence in supplier management. Ability to juggle multiple projects, often under tight timelines. Experience working with a wide range of creative stakeholders (photographers, stylists, videographers, agencies, etc.). Familiarity with content capture for multi-channel outputs (ecommerce, paid social, print, PR, campaign, etc.). Calm under pressure, solutions-focused, and highly collaborative Leadership experience of a small team and ability to manage all People related queries from a team

Please check the attached job description for a comprehensive list of the job requirements. If you feel that you meet the specified criteria then we'd love to hear from you.

It is essential that you have, and can demonstrate the following

Leadership experience of a small team and ability to manage all People related queries from a team Competent using all Microsoft applications Familiarity with digital asset management systems and studio operations. Clean drivers licence Competent at managing and negotiating contracts with external suppliers and freelancers.

Whilst not essential, it would be great if you had:

Experience in furniture, interiors, or homewares sectors. Knowledge of set build, prop sourcing, and styling for lifestyle shoots.

Please note that this is a hybrid-working role and you will be expected to spend a minimum of 2 days per week in either our London or Norwich HO with occasional travel to other sites.

Have you heard about our benefits?

Up to 33 days holiday per year (inc. Bank Holidays) Great discounts on our products Membership of help@hand discount platform Private healthcare Cash Plan Cycle to work scheme Death in service benefit Access to Health & Wellbeing guidance and support Paid volunteering day each year Discount platform Your birthday day-off!

And lots of other great things!

Who

are we?

Over 25 years ago, we opened our first showroom at Bourton-on-the-Water in the heart of the Cotswolds. This very special patch of rural England taught us the importance of creating timeless, understated furniture and accessories that bring homes to life.



We live by our company values of


Happiest together Always authentic Passion for progress Inspiring others Constantly caring




We pride ourselves on the quality of our products and customer experience, powered by our passionate people. We're growing rapidly and are looking for great people to help us realise our big ambitions. If you are passionate about what you do, want to work for a dynamic and ambitious company, can provide all of the above and more, then we would love to hear from you.

We genuinely care about our teams and continually strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where we celebrate our differences, and our people can truly be themselves and feel like they belong. Our team's wellbeing is our priority, and we pledge to live by our value of 'Constantly Caring' by looking after each other, being approachable and attentive to each other's needs and provide a space where everyone feels safe to ask for help and support and receives kindness and understanding in return.

Applicants should already possess the appropriate Right to Work in the UK as The Cotswold Company does not offer sponsorships.



For more company information, follow the link https://www.cotswoldco.com/