Senior Production Manager

Bonus: Bonus Potential of 20- 30% of annual salary based on achieving various company and personal targets and objectives with that 30% being made up of a 60% (company objectives) and 40% (personal objectives which we set together) (note bonuses like salaries are taxed at prevailing rate and are non-contractual and subject to change). They also offer additional bonuses for employee and business referrals.

Holiday: 22 days paid holiday per year.

WFH: Monday & Friday at home, Tues, Wed, Thurs in office for full time staff. Additional 18 bookable WFH/remote days.

Equipment: Company Mobile with US and UK number, Apple Laptop

Medical: Vitality Health Medical Insurance

Pension: Matched 5% contribution

The Company

Our client is a creative leader in design-led events and experiential marketing campaigns, delivering impactful brand experiences for clients across the globe. With a strong international presence, the team specialises in crafting immersive live, hybrid, and virtual activations that connect audiences with brands in powerful and memorable ways.

Renowned for its innovative thinking and meticulous execution, the agency works with major global brands to produce bold, creative projects that push boundaries and set new standards within the industry. Every campaign is driven by a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and strategic insight, ensuring that each experience not only looks exceptional but delivers meaningful results.

Operating at the forefront of experiential marketing, the agency fosters a dynamic and supportive culture where creativity, versatility, and high performance are valued. Team members are empowered to work across diverse project types, contribute fresh ideas, and deliver world-class experiences on an international stage.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Production Manager to join a globally recognised, design-led experiential agency delivering large-scale projects worldwide.

The Senior Production Manager will work closely alongside the studio, producer, and production teams to lead the day-to-day production management of complex international projects. This role requires a hands-on approach, ensuring exceptional standards are maintained across every stage of delivery while upholding the agency's renowned production values.

The successful Senior Production Manager will be confident managing multiple stakeholders, building collaborative relationships internally and externally with clients and suppliers, and delivering projects successfully across cost, time, and quality constraints.

This is a fast-paced, high-performing environment suited to a proactive Senior Production Manager with a genuine passion for technical innovation and a strong track record of delivering outstanding international projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full production management process across assigned projects
• Deliver proactive production management through the triple constraints of cost, time, and quality
• Coordinate on-site execution, including set-ups and de-rigs worldwide
• Conduct detailed site surveys and commission CAD drawings where required
• Interrogate and assess production feasibility of client briefs
• Work collaboratively in research phases and creative brainstorms
• Ensure all internal and client deadlines are achieved
• Oversee warehouse operations, stock levels, and operational standards
• Manage deliveries, collections, and load-lists
• Build and manage supplier relationships, including negotiation and contracting
• Work closely with Producers to manage project budgets, taking responsibility for production costs
• Produce detailed production schedules and project documentation
• Manage Health & Safety processes, including third-party coordination
• Conduct supplier debriefs and implement continuous improvements
• Guide and support junior team members through internal processes
• Communicate regularly with internal teams to ensure alignment and engagement
• Complete full project reconciliation, including expenses, within deadlines
• Stay informed on industry innovations and champion new technologies

The Candidate:

• Minimum 5 years' agency experience, with at least 2 years in a similar senior production role
• Proven experience delivering large-scale international projects
• Strong knowledge of event and installation production technology, materials, and construction techniques
• Practical experience in a technical production discipline (advantageous)
• Experience across live, virtual, and hybrid event delivery

Skills & Competencies:

• Clear communication and outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning, organisational, and time management abilities
• Ability to multitask and adapt within a fast-moving environment
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability
• Risk identification and mitigation skills
• Analytical thinking and quick decision-making
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings
• Strong understanding of creative, design, and production technologie