As we take on a year-round programme at 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. PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL - Extensive experience in production management in commercial or corporate events setting. Candidates with experience in one or more artform, e.g. Theatre, Large Scale Visual Arts, Immersive Productions, will also be considered. RESPONSIBILITIES Click on Apply Now link.Job Description
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 (Commercial) will ensure the effective delivery of all technical, production and logistical aspects of each Commercial Events project - safely, to schedule, within budget and to the highest possible technical standards.
This is a client facing role, supporting commercial pitches and proposals.Job Requirements
- 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.
- Strong organisational and planning skills with proven experience of communicating technical requirements to production colleagues and other non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience developing and working to budgets.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills with an understanding of the needs of delivering live events for third party partners.
- Experience of working with and leading teams, remaining calm under pressure. Job Responsibilities
- Working closely with the Commercial Events team, liaise with clients, production partners and agencies to fully advance events, collating all relevant information and documents such as production schedules, plans, rigging plots, and staffing requirements and distributing this information to the in-house Technical Team and Event Managers.
- Work with internal Factory International departments, external suppliers, and clients to ensure consistent and high-quality levels of service to all clients developing and fostering relationships to ensure repeat business.
- Work closely with Event Managers to ensure successful delivery of each event, communicating costs, schedule and staffing updates accurately and on time.
- Be the venue representative on production days, load-ins, and event days, leading teams and overseeing production related work taking place. (Due to the nature of the events that we deliver, early morning, late night, and weekend working will be required.)How to Apply
Closing Date 15 June 2026, 23:59