Production Manager

We’re on a mission to create the best live music experience in the UK.

Role Purpose

We have an amazing opportunity to join an awesome venue management team as a Production Manager. Co-op Live will welcome a variety of live events and artists from all over the world to perform on the Co-op Live stage. You will play a pivotal role in leading the production operation, where the music has never sounded so good and fans have the most amazing live event experience.

Responsibilities 

• Take the lead for production management of allocated events
• Complete AutoCAD drawings for event plans
• Know your budget and event costs
• Lead positive planning and relationship building with with promoters and touring technical staff in the lead up to allocated events
• Management of venue crew, riggers and production staff during fit-up and get-out
• Oversee any format changes between events, working closely with the facilities management team, venue crew and other contractors
• Monitor and report on KPIs and SLA’s for suppliers and contractors
• Support the Senior Production Manager with the statutory maintenance and inspection schedule on all production equipment

Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

Essential

• Experience with drafting and adapting plans in AutoCAD
• Understanding and experience of rigging set ups
• Able to interpret and communicate technical and production requirements
• Experience managing and supervising production teams
• Experience in a range of production disciplines
• Excellent communicator
• Able to influence and inspire others
• Commercially astute with sound financial management skills
• Results focused, driving exceptional results through the operations team and others
• A team player who enjoys working in a high achieving environment

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely

• Understanding of the Construction, Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015

• Rigging certification

• Touring experience

• Experience of overseeing large complex event productions

The role is working 5 days out of 7 including evenings and weekends around live events

What Co-op Live will give to you!

Alongside the benefit of working with an team of talented people, we want to help you get the best out of your work and have a work life balance.

• Provide you with development opportunities and regular one to ones
• Set you up to succeed in your role
• Your wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds, we understand the importance of balancing work and personal commitments
• This is a onsite role, it’s really important we work together to mobilise the biggest music and live entertainment arena in the UK

Salary: £40,000 – £48,000

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Employer pension scheme
• Private Health Care scheme – Vitality
• Life Assurance 4 x basic salary
• Eyecare vouchers
• WeCare Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family
• Company sick pay scheme
• Enhanced family friendly benefits
• Office fruit & snacks
• Team social events

Closing date for applications: 23 October 2023