Co-op Live
Production Manager
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About Us
We connect with up to 23,500 fans per show. Co-op Live continues to attract world-class talent and events, drawing comparisons to and surpassing the world’s greatest live entertainment venues in show programming, sound, fan experience, premium hospitality, food and beverage, and more. The UK’s largest live entertainment arena is driven by a dedicated team of music and live event lovers, passionate about offering every visitor, fan, artist, and partner an unrivalled experience, before, during and after every event, as well as giving back to our local community and our planet. Partnership is at our heart, with Co-op Live excelling through meaningful alliances with the likes of naming rights partner Co-op, united by a joint vision to be the very best. The first venue in the UK for owners and operators Oak View Group (OVG), Co-op Live spearheads expansion into Europe and rest of world, a jewel in the crown of a globally renowned portfolio.
About the Role
At Co-op Live, we’re on the hunt for an experienced Production Manager to help bring world-class events to life.
Working alongside the Senior Production Manager and the wider Venue Management and Co-op Live teams, you’ll play a key role in the planning and delivery of every event that hits our stage.
As a vital member of the Venue Management Team, you’ll be at the heart of the action, leading the production operation for your allocated events and driving success from the front. You’ll build strong, collaborative relationships with visiting production teams, promoters, contractors and suppliers, while ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance and industry best practice.
Your focus? Delivering seamless production and unforgettable live experiences that make every show at Co-op Live truly exceptional.
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Please note this role involves working 5 out of 7 days which is inclusive of working evenings and weekends to support the events calendar.
What Co-op Live will give to you!
- Ongoing development opportunities
- Regular one-to-ones and the support you need to perform at your best.
- 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
About You
We’re looking for a Production Manager with a strong technical background and a passion for delivering exceptional live events. You’ll bring experience drafting and adapting plans in AutoCAD, a solid understanding of rigging set-ups, and the ability to interpret and clearly communicate complex technical and production requirements.
- You'll be confident leading and supervising production teams, you’ll be comfortable working across multiple production disciplines while driving performance, collaboration and results. Joining the team, you will be an excellent communicator who can influence and inspire at all levels, combining commercial awareness with strong financial management skills to deliver outstanding outcomes.
We're looking for a true team player, who will thrive in a fast-paced, high-achieving environment and take pride in pushing productions to the next level. Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering complex events in a venue or touring environment is essential. Experience in or knowledge of; reading and/or adapting AutoCAD plans, IOSH Managing Safely, CDM Regulations 2015, event rigging processes and operations, working with contractors and other stakeholders is desirable.
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Our Inclusion Commitments
Our venue is for the fans, the artists, everyone! Attracting a diverse workforce which reflects our local community is what will make our venue the best music venue in the UK!
We understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. We are committed to creating a great place to work amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. There is something for everyone at Co-op Live, come and get involved.
If you do require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure you have everything you need. We will consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the required skills necessary to fulfil the role.
Employee Screening and Eligibility to Work
We recognise the importance of safeguarding, dependent on role you may be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service Check, details of which will be shared with you at interview.
If successful in your application, you will be required to provide eligibility to work evidence in line with the ‘Eligibility to Work in the UK’ requirements.
Salary
Up to £45,000 dependent on experience + Benefits
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