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Project Manager – Event Production
An established global event production and AV business is looking for a Project Manager to join its London team, taking ownership of the technical delivery of large-scale live and corporate events.
This is a hands-on project management role covering the full event lifecycle, from initial technical planning and pre-production through to onsite delivery, show execution and post-event wrap-up.
You’ll work closely with clients, technical teams, suppliers, venues, sales and operations to ensure projects are delivered smoothly, safely and profitably.
The Role
- Manage large-scale event projects from initial planning through to load-in, live show and load-out
- Develop technical production schedules, project plans, labour requirements and equipment specifications
- Coordinate internal technical teams, freelancers, suppliers and venue partners
- Act as the key client contact throughout planning and onsite delivery
- Determine equipment, technical and resource requirements alongside Sales and Operations
- Manage onsite changes to schedules, equipment and workforce requirements
- Oversee event budgets, costs, sub-rentals and external labour spend
- Review technical documentation and support the creation of technical diagrams
- Ensure Risk Assessments, Method Statements and relevant H&S documentation are completed and communicated
- Lead technical teams onsite and maintain high production and service standards
- Complete post-event reporting, reconciliation and supplier processes
- Build strong client relationships and support repeat business
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About You
- 4+ years’ technical experience within corporate events, live production, AV, staging or broadcast
- Strong understanding of event production and AV technology
- Experience managing complex technical projects and live event delivery
- Confident working directly with clients, venues, suppliers and technical crews
- Strong operational logistics and resource-planning experience
- Comfortable managing budgets, project costs and commercial considerations
- Able to remain organised and decisive in fast-moving live environments
- Technical drawing/diagram knowledge would be beneficial
- Previous team leadership or supervisory experience would be advantageous
- Flexibility to travel and work outside standard office hours when required for events
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What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience
- Private healthcare after 12 months
- Enhanced family leave
- Company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme and Perkbox
- Employee recognition and referral schemes
- Clear career development opportunities
- Access to high-end AV and event technology
- Opportunities within an established international organisation
- Supported volunteering and long-service programme
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