Job Details:
Production Manager (Commercial)

Job Description

Closing date - 16 Feb 2025
Salary - £37-40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Please note this is a one-year fixed term role.

As we take on a year-round programme at our new venue Aviva Studios, we are developing corporate relationships and a busy and eclectic commercial events plan. This is an exciting opportunity to work with us to support these new programmes of work, delivering unique commercial events and corporate activity in a world class performance space.

The Production Manager will oversee the delivery of the physical production of a variety of projects across Factory International’s programs of work with a particular focus on our commercial and corporate events, supporting artistic projects and events in the public realm as required.

The Production Manager will ensure the effective delivery of all technical, production and logistical aspects of each project - safely, to schedule, within budget and to the highest possible technical standards.

This is a client facing role, supporting commercial pitches and proposals. 

The key responsibilities for the Production Manager (Commercial) include;

• Working closely with the commercial events team to manage and facilitate the delivery of all the physical elements of the project (to include but not limited to set, props, costume, lighting, sound, video, people flying and rigging) including any planning and provision/s required for co-commissioner presentations. This will include liaising and negotiating with builders and suppliers as necessary
• Undertaking professional and timely communications with partners including taking concise and accurate briefs and offering creative and technical input, maximising opportunities for added value to events and ensuring our partners wish to return to us time and again
• Effectively monitoring and forecasting event budgets, ensuring that events are delivered to requirements, within allocated budget and maximising profit where applicable. Ensuring that potential variances are promptly identified and addressed appropriately, escalating issues or concerns as appropriate
• Working together with the Commercial Team and Technical Manager to recruit technical personnel as required to install and de-install the physical elements of the project, this includes show running, and maintenance teams as required
• Arranging transport for the physical elements of the production and securing storage as required
• Establishing production schedules for the project and communicating the content of those schedules effectively to relevant parties within a timeframe agreed with the Event Manager
• Attending all meetings, site visits, installation, de-installation, including overseeing show maintenance where appropriate
• Establishing a good working relationship with the key departments within Factory International
• Ensuring that all production elements are delivered to the highest Health and Safety standards and within all current legislation
• Writing risk assessments and method statements for the production and collating risk assessments from specialist suppliers/contractors if appropriate. Keeping the event plan up to date. This will involve ensuring that the project is delivered with proper regard for the safety of the Artist, technical staff and public and all current Health and Safety legislation and regulations are fully observed. Making sure that all set elements and props are properly fireproofed and conform to BS476 PT 7 and any local standards as required
• Compiling and delivering (within two weeks of the close of the Project) a project pack as reference material for possible future presentations of the project. The pack would cover all technical aspects relevant to installing the artwork elsewhere, including all plans
• Ensure that all paperwork pertaining to the technical and production aspects of the artwork are up to date and any changes are noted and communicated to the company’s Producer until delivery of the project manual

The person specification for the Production Manager (Commercial) are;

ESSENTIAL

• Substantive track record in production management in commercial or corporate events. Candidates with experience in one or more artform, eg Theatre, Large Scale Visual Arts, Immersive Productions, will also be considered
• Up to date knowledge of technical production (e.g., lighting, sound, video, rigging, set construction, wardrobe etc), or relevant and proven knowledge from equivalent fields. (This can be from any art form)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong relationships
• Strong negotiation skills with an understanding of the needs of delivering live events for third party partners and promoters
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, guidance and practical implementation
• Proven experience of producing technical plans and diagrams, proficiency in CAD
• Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working with a commercial events team
• IOSH qualification NEBOSH preferred
• IPAF 3a&3b telehandler and forks accreditation
• Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent

Annual leave entitlement is 25 days a year plus public holidays (pro rata dependent on hours of work) 

• Pension: Auto enrolment begins three months after start date and payments are matched for the first 5% of employee’s contribution 
• Factory International offers a travel loan scheme and cycle to work scheme via salary sacrifice 
• All employees have access to an Employee Assistance programme operated by Health Assured
• Medicash Health Plan: auto enrolment begins after three months service for all eligible employees 
• We are committed to supporting employees with their personal development, regularly offering organisation-wide training such as Carbon Literacy, BSL or Mental Health First Aid, along with department specific and individual training opportunities - Factory International have a Staff Development Fund 
• £200pa accessible to eligible employees who have passed their probation - for tickets, events, training, or development opportunities