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Technical Production Manager
Technical Production Manager
Swindon, hybrid, permanent, £30–£40k
An exciting opportunity to join an award-winning creative event production agency, delivering exceptional live experiences for some of the UK’s most recognised brands. If you love technical production and want to be part of a company with ambitious growth plans, this could be your next work home. The role is hybrid with a remuneration range of £30–£40k.
About the Company
They’re a creative event production agency working with the UK’s biggest and boldest brands, delivering everything from high-impact conferences to prestigious industry awards. Based across the UK and Europe, they’re looking for a Technical Production Manager to join their expanding team and deliver outstanding live experiences.
The office is near the M4, features onsite parking, and has a vibrant, collaborative environment.
The Role
Core Responsibilities
This role is hands-on, dynamic, and pivotal in the production team, where variety is the norm.
- Manage end-to-end technical delivery of live events:
- Independent oversight of small and medium-sized events.
- Support for larger, more complex productions alongside senior colleagues.
- Report to the Head of Technical while collaborating with:
- One other Technical Production Manager
- Two Senior Production Managers (handling major events)
- One Junior Technical Project Manager
- Project management team (overseeing overall delivery)
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Key focus areas:
- Technical design, execution, and post-event reconciliation (from brief to closeout).
- Supplier staging, equipment logistics, schedules, and onsite problem-solving.
- Adaptability to high-pressure environments.
- UK travel for site checks and international events (1–2x per year).
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Perks:
- Pay for weekend shifts (event days).
- Time in lieu for shifts exceeding 10 hours.
Specific Duties
- Oversee the full technical production lifecycle: briefings, planning, operations, and post-event documentation.
- Coordinate team resources (suppliers, freelancers, venues, and internal partners).
- Develop technical plans, including:
- CAD drawings (preferably using Vectorworks).
- Equipment lists and safety documentation (hazards, rigging, etc.).
- Manage project budgets, supplier accounts, and reconciliation.
- Use internal systems for team collaboration and project tracking.
- Identify equipment gaps and source efficient, cost-effective solutions.
- Support virtual/hybrid events with platform schedules and stakeholder briefings.
- Lead site visits, technical planning meetings, or onsite operations as needed.
- Proactively manage on-site crews and troubleshoot with confidence.
- Maintain strict health & safety and compliance protocols to the highest standards.
- Support company-wide initiatives, including supplier procurement, logistics, and managed production spaces.
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Requirements
Essential Experience
- Minimum 2+ years as a Technical Production Manager (preferably end-to-end event production).
- Welcome applicants from corporate events, music productions, festivals, or stage productions.
- Broad experience across audience/entertainment production, including:
- Audio, video, lighting, LED, and streaming systems.
- Proficiency in technical workflows and equipment escolhements.
- Experience with CAD software (e.g., Vectorworks is a strong preference).
Soft Skills
- Strong financial acumen, making informed budget decisions and negotiating contracts.
- Cool under pressure, adaptable to real-time changes.
- Clear communication skills essential for interfacing with clients, suppliers, venues, and teams.
- Highly organisation-focused, delivering under tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Problem-solving mindset and ability to lead teams with minimal supervision.
Practical Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Access to a vehicle (preferred but flexible).
Ideal candidate understands large-scale production while also thriving in smaller-scale coordination roles.
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