Strata
Senior Production Manager
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Job Title: Senior Production Manager
Location: London and Brackley (plus travel as required)
We are Strata!
Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face-to-face experiences.
As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support, and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.
Our name? It’s Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to join our fast-paced events agency. You will play a pivotal role in delivering world-class live, hybrid, and virtual events for a diverse portfolio of clients. This is a senior, client-facing position that demands exceptional technical knowledge, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex projects from concept to completion.
As a Senior Production Manager, you will lead technical planning, oversee suppliers, manage onsite delivery, and ensure seamless execution across all technical workstreams - including staging, lighting, audio, video, streaming, and broadcast. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to bring creative ideas to life with authority, precision, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead end-to-end technical planning and delivery of events of varying scale and complexity.
- Interpret creative concepts and translate them into robust technical solutions.
- Provide expert guidance on AV, staging, lighting, rigging, sound, video, broadcast, and digital technologies.
- Conduct technical site visits, assessments, and CAD reviews.
Project & Supplier Management
- Create and manage technical schedules, production plans, and show documentation.
- Scope, brief, and manage third-party suppliers, freelancers, and production crews.
- Oversee technical budgets, quotations, procurement, and cost tracking.
- Ensure all suppliers deliver to agreed standards, timelines, and compliance requirements.
Client & Internal Collaboration
- Act as a senior technical point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycles.
- Work collaboratively with producers, creatives, and project managers to ensure technical feasibility.
- Attend client meetings, pitches, and rehearsals; contribute technical expertise and solutions.
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Onsite Leadership
- Oversee technical load-in, build, rehearsal, and show delivery.
- Manage onsite technical teams and ensure safe working practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in high-pressure environments.
- Deliver events to exceptional standards, maintaining a calm, solutions-focused approach.
Compliance, Safety & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all events comply with health & safety regulations, risk assessments, and industry standards.
- Maintain strong working knowledge of current technologies, best practices, and industry trends.
- Drive continuous improvement in production processes and technical delivery.
Experience Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the below experience:
- Extensive experience in technical production within live events, experiential, or broadcast environments.
- Strong understanding of AV systems, staging, lighting, sound, video, and networked technologies.
- Proven ability to lead technical delivery on large-scale and high-profile events.
- Excellent project management, budgeting, and supplier management skills.
- Confident client-facing communication and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership presence onsite, with the ability to guide large technical teams.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and the ability to work under pressure.
- Proficiency in technical documentation, schematics, and show planning tools (e.g., Vectorworks, CAD, MS Teams, etc.).
- Experience delivering hybrid or broadcast-quality virtual events.
- Accreditation or training in rigging, health & safety, or project management.
- Ability to contribute to pitches and new business proposals.
- Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
- Calm, confident, and decisive, especially onsite.
- Collaborative, approachable, and a natural leader.
- Passionate about technology and innovation in live experiences.
- Solutions-driven with a positive, client-focused mindset.
Employee Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays
- Birthday day off
- Private Health Insurance* (Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period)
- Workplace pension scheme
- Death in service scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Regular social events
Our Principles
A win for the client
Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations, delivering moments that matter with results that matter.
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A win for the company
We believe in long-term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers, so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means we’re always ahead of the curve, offering you the best brand experiences.
A win for the team
Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives, their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver.
A win for you
Whether you’re engaging us for your events, already fostering a career at Strata, or considering one, our goal is to create a win for you. We’re dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well-being. For our clients, a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine.
A win for the planet
We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco-friendly event practices to conscious resource management, we aim to create events that are a win for the environment.
Diversity at Strata
At Strata, people are at the heart of who we are.
We recognise and value the diverse and unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that each individual brings.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and empowered. We strive to create an innovative, creative, and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants can thrive.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Embracing diversity isn't just our goal, it's our strength, driving us towards a more inclusive future.
At Strata, we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively promote equal opportunities and support individuals with disabilities throughout their careers. As part of our recruitment process, we encourage candidates to let us know if they require any reasonable adjustments - our team is committed to ensuring a fair, supportive, and inclusive experience from application through to employment.
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