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Closing date: 10th June 2025Salary: Basic salary starting at £51,844.00 dependant on experienceReports to: Product Owner Lead (VOD)Department: Ad Tech Team, Sales Ops, 4 Sales&nbsp;Location: London / ManchesterLevel: P1 Flex your technical skills with this permanent role in Channel 4's Sales Operations team!The Sales Operations team is responsible for the creation and delivery of maximum revenue across all delivery methods of viewing across C4’s Sales portfolio. The team is required to deliver exceptional levels of service to Sales and our customers, in addition to conceiving and executing innovative methods of creating value through systems, working practices and new trading opportunities.The team is responsible for the management and delivery of the ad systems and technical deployments across our Linear and VOD (Video on Demand) portfolio of products. Working closely with IT and All4 Product, the role delivers new and optimises of existing sales products across C4 sales’ platforms. JOB PURPOSEChannel 4 became the first broadcaster in Europe to launch a catch-up VOD service 12 years ago. After significant success, C4Sales now requires the growth of the product and platform offering to enable the continued expectations of our partners and customers to be fulfilled. This role’s primary responsibility is to develop, maintain and optimise technical ad integrations and system optimisation across our diverse Direct and Programmatic platform set ups, enabling the successful delivery of our Ad Products. The role supports the Ad Tech Lead, who manages a team of Product Specialists looking after our digital ad serving ecosystem.The role will require technical onboarding of new platforms and ad formats as well as managing and implementing third party integrations for video publishers to be traded in the programmatic marketplace. The role requires delivery of our technical ad serving roadmap and close collaboration with our existing external suppliers, internal stake holders and IT/Dev teams who manage the various integrations. This includes front end player deployments across our 26 platforms as well as back integration for pushing data from C4 systems to our primary and external adservers.The role will also be required to support and troubleshoot campaign set up issues and front end delivery and player problems – including interactive VOD ads in complex debugging environments. Measured by:<ul><li>Speed and efficiency of developing highly complex Programmatic and Digital Ad Products.</li><li>Resolution time of technical issues.</li><li>Uptime of internal and external systems.</li><li>Creation of efficient technical workflows for Programmatic and Digital &nbsp;operations.</li><li>Relationship management with Tech partners such as FreeWheel, DSPs, YoSpace, C4 Dev teams and Partner Broadcasters.</li><li>Specialised operational and technical support to the Programmatic Operational and Sales teams.</li><li>Delivery of programme of work and management of team resource.</li></ul> KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Working with the team of Product Owners and Specialists that delivers the programme of work for digital ad technology.</li><li>Contributing to the delivery of the Digital technology roadmap within the C4Sales and platform integrations.</li><li>Main point of contact to support all Programmatic and Digital technical integrations.</li><li>Ensuring optimal setup and operational use of FreeWheel Ad Server and SSP (Supply-Side Platform) products, including regular review or processes and workflows to assess efficiency. </li><li>Supporting the testing and rollout of new VOD Ad Products and Programmatic technology including SSPs and DSPs (Demand-Side Platforms).</li><li>Optimise and drive efficiency gains through the workflow and campaign set up processes using existing and new techniques.</li><li>Troubleshot and debug issues on any platforms such as ad play out or Programmatic deal delivery across all platforms.</li><li>Deliver and enforce best practice guidelines for C4 delivery teams, Partner development and teams and Programmatic partners.</li><li>Devising and executing integrations plans with ad serving/SSP and delivery vendors, Broadcast partners, and DSPs.</li><li>Work with Product Owner Lead to deliver new and innovative digital approaches and work with new technology partners.</li><li>Document existing and future technology setup and workflows as required.</li><li>Work closely with C4 Product to ensure all requirements are briefed and ranked appropriately on various backlogs and programmes of work for C4 Streaming.</li></ul> OTHER JOB FACTORS Technical &amp; Professional Skills<ul><li>Detailed knowledge on video file formats and relevant platform support with a high understanding of CDN (Content Delivery Network) configuration techniques and advanced transcode and delivery methodologies.</li><li>Liaising with relevant teams to deliver new functionality in C4 and supplier systems and tools, from PO to engineering to ensure requirements are captured and fully delivered in a timely fashion.</li><li>Awareness of software delivery methodologies and project management techniques such as Agile and Prince 2.</li><li>Understanding of forecasting techniques and logic.</li><li>Familiarity with data manipulation and delivery methodologies.</li><li>Ability to create and keep up to date documentation and best practice guides for end users and Dev teams for deployments.</li></ul>Autonomy/Judgement/Decision Making<ul><li>Seek input and provide specific details for escalations on major decisions.</li><li>Suggest adaptions of enabling functions or process improvements.</li><li>Communicate regularly with other Product Specialists on decisions made.</li></ul>Managing Resources<ul><li>Expected to manage their own time to ensure successful delivery of the Programmatic and Digital programme of work.</li><li>Provide support, documentation, and training for Operational teams to ensure they have a common understanding of the technology and functional underpinnings of systems.</li></ul>Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Work closely and communicates with external suppliers including Freewheel, DSPs, YoSpace and others, and is expected to maintain a high level of support and professionalism with all stakeholders.</li><li>Maintain effective relationships with operational and sales teams, communicating updates and changes to the programme of work in a timely and transparent manner.</li></ul>Complexity/Problem Solving<ul><li>Complex implementations can take months and involve key internal stakeholders such as research, Legal, Rights, Tech, Dev etc. a strong project understanding will be required.</li><li>Capitalises on opportunities for improvement, innovation, and inclusivity through operationalising these into tangible actions for others.</li></ul>Business Impact/Strategic Perspective<ul><li>Understanding of the projects in development and their impact on the business strategy, as C4 continues to innovate in the digital space.</li><li>Jobholder plays a critical role in the seamless playout of content and advertising with minimal technical ad issues on platform.</li></ul> Essential Experience &amp; Skills<ul><li>Experience working in a technical capacity at a Broadcaster or Publisher, DSPs (Demand-Side Platforms), SSPs (Supply-Side Platforms), troubleshooting video delivery and working with multi-disciplined teams.</li><li>High levels of understanding in Video ad serving Industry Standards and methods of ad delivery including (Video Ad Serving Template), VPAID (Video Player Ad Interface Definition), Instream stitching, VOD overlays.</li><li>Detailed understanding of the technical aspects of online ad serving/delivery, TV convergence and cross platform advertising format innovation with demonstrable skill in outlining technical set ups of industry standard approaches.</li><li>Exceptional debugging skills using http reading tools and deep knowledge of capturing and reading sessions using Charles, Fiddler &amp; Wireshark.</li><li>Understating of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and industry standard system integration methodologies.</li><li>Q/A ing players and ad sever integrations across multiple devices and environments.</li><li>Awareness of the programmatic industry landscape and the roles of the major tech players.</li><li>Ability to work with external and internal support teams to manage solutions through various teams and levels to resolution.</li><li>A flexible, pragmatic and above all tenacious approach to problem solving.</li><li>An appreciation for technical integrations and system set ups for the entire end to end automated ad serving and transactional DAI (Dynamic Ad Insertion) methodologies.</li><li>Ability to communicate technical concepts in clear and understandable manner to non-technical colleagues and partners.</li></ul> Hybrid WorkingFrom September 2023 employees will be working minimum 3 days per week in their office location. The other 2 days should be working from home. This is to create more time for collaboration, creativity, learning and feedback. We also have a working from another location policy for up to 10 days. This pattern is subject to future changes which would be communicated in advance to provide employees with adequate notice of any change. &nbsp;If you need any additional support or workplace adjustments upon joining, please speak with your manager or our workplace disability lead. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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Deadline: 18th June 2025 at 10am&nbsp;Salary band:&nbsp;£55,000 to £70,000 (C1) We are seeking an experienced senior technical AV designer to join 59’s interdisciplinary design studio and provide comprehensive design for Audio, Video, Lighting and Systems Integration.In this senior role, you will lead technical designs across multidisciplinary projects, ensure technical excellence, manage client project design requirements, and oversee the seamless integration of cutting-edge audiovisual solutions across a broad range of projects including immersive experiences, permanent installations and large scale architectural projects.We require somebody with a passion for design, technology and innovation coupled with a thirst to provide technical solutions that empower and amplify our creative vision. As a senior technical designer you will become a critical asset for technical consultation across the project portfolio. Using your broad experience you will help guide and develop designs employing industry best practices and system engineering fundamentals to ensure project success. From concept to delivery you will play a pivotal role in design development and technical direction based on an evolving set of project requirements and studio ambitions. Key responsibilitiesTechnical Leadership &amp; Project Oversight:<ul><li>Provide expert technical guidance and design across many, if not the majority, of audio, video, lighting, immersive technology, from concept to execution.</li><li>Delivery of detailed integrated technical designs.</li><li>Lead in depth technical evaluations and feasibility studies, ensuring integrated and cohesive AV, immersive, and theatrical solutions.</li><li>Drive innovation and apply creative problem-solving to overcome complex technical challenges, achieving outstanding outcomes across all systems.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders during design phases.</li><li>Demonstrate experience of translating complex conceptual and scheme designs into clear technical project deliverables</li><li>Ability to support multiple concurrent projects at different stages of design development.&nbsp;</li></ul>System Design &amp; Documentation:<ul><li>Own and standardise comprehensive system design documentation, including:</li><li>CAD/BIM drawings (floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, system riser diagrams, staging plans, rigging plots, detailed schematics etc).</li><li>System wiring diagrams, signal flow diagrams, staging configurations, rigging diagrams, and equipment specifications.</li><li>Detailed Bill of Materials (BOM), performance criteria documentation, acoustic and technical compliance requirements.</li><li>Ensure high-quality, consistent documentation across all project phases.</li></ul>Client &amp; Vendor Management:<ul><li>Serve as a primary technical interface with clients, communicating technical solutions clearly and ensuring alignment with client goals and design intent</li><li>Contribute to vendor selection and ongoing relationship management, optimising outcomes, skillset augmentation and resource efficiency.</li></ul>Mentorship &amp; Team Development:<ul><li>Mentor and guide junior technical teams, fostering growth, technical excellence, and collaborative innovation.</li><li>Encourage knowledge-sharing and cross-disciplinary teamwork within the organisation.</li></ul>Research &amp; Development:<ul><li>Develop R&amp;D initiatives, identifying emerging technologies and innovative practices across AV, immersive experiences, and theatrical production technologies.</li><li>Promote continuous improvement, exploration, and adoption of industry-leading practices.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceCore Technical Expertise:<ul><li>Extensive experience designing systems that incorporate video, av, networking, audio processing, acoustics, projection mapping, media servers, immersive solutions (AR, VR, MR), lighting (architectural, entertainment, theatrical). System automation and show control.</li><li>In-depth expertise in theatre and/or other design environments including exhibitions or immersive venues\, including staging systems, stage automation, rigging techniques, and scenic production methods.</li></ul>Software &amp; Technology Proficiency:<ul><li>Experience and understanding preferred</li><li>Audio: Dante Controller, Q-SYS Designer, EASE.</li><li>Video &amp; Projection: disguise, Pixera, Modulo Pi, TouchDesigner, MadMapper, Mapping Matter.</li><li>Lighting: DMX protocols (Art-Net, sACN, SPI).</li><li>Immersive Technologies: Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Meta Quest.</li><li>CAD/BIM: Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp.</li><li>Staging &amp; Rigging: Proficiency in rigging fundamentals, load calculation, automation control systems, and staging/rigging safety standards.</li></ul>Theatre-Specific Knowledge:<ul><li>Comprehensive understanding of theatrical production methodologies, scenic construction processes, automation systems, and stagecraft.</li><li>Expert knowledge of rigging safety, load management, structural analysis, and relevant industry standards.</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Management Skills:<ul><li>Demonstrated capability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams, and mentor junior staff.</li><li>Excellent client relationship and vendor management skills, with proven ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly.</li></ul>Analytical &amp; Creative Problem-Solving:<ul><li>Strong analytical skills combined with creative problem-solving abilities, ensuring innovative and reliable technical solutions.</li></ul>Professional Standards &amp; Certifications:<ul><li>Comprehensive knowledge of AVIXA standards as well as theatre production safety guidelines.</li><li>AVIXA CTS-D Certification&nbsp; preferred.</li></ul>Preferred Experience:<ul><li>Experience working on large scale multi-stage international architectural projects,</li><li>Proven experience in large-scale audiovisual, theatrical, or immersive installations, particularly within entertainment, live event productions, or themed environments.</li><li>Demonstrated track record in pioneering innovative technical solutions for complex theatre, staging, rigging, and automation projects.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

59 Studio

Senior technical designer (AV)

Closing date: 6th June 2025 at 10amSalary: £37,300 to £39,300 per annum, depending on experienceDepartment/Team: ProductionResponsible to: Associate General ManagerContract: PermanentLocation: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, although additional hours will be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post. We are looking for someone who couples brilliant organisational skills with a love of theatre and will be an adaptable and personable team player.The Associate General Manager will work closely with and provide support to the Producer and General Manager on all Old Vic productions, project managing assigned shows on a day-to-day basis for The Old Vic Theatre Company. This role provides an excellent opportunity to be a part of a dedicated and hard-working team, delivering a range of productions in one of the world’s most vibrant and illustrious theatres.&nbsp; Your TeamThe Production team includes the Producer, General Manager, Associate Producer, Associate General Managers, Production Assistants, Casting Assistant, Executive Assistant to the Artistic Director as well as our Technical team, including the Production Director, Technical Services Director, Deputy Production Manager, Head of Stage, Head of Lighting, Head of Wardrobe, Deputy Heads of Stage, Deputy Head of Lighting, Head of Sound, Deputy Head of Wardrobe, Lighting Technician and Stage Chargehand. Areas of responsibilityThe Associate General Manager will be responsible for:Production &amp; Personnel<ul><li>Act as the Project Manager for each assigned production. Including, but not limited to responsibilities of being the lead contact for all internal departments and external contacts, co-producers and contractors; managing relationships and being the point of contact for cast, creatives, stage management and technical teams.</li><li>Working closely with the Production Assistant(s) assigned to the production; whilst keeping the Producer and General Manager fully abreast of the production process, highlighting any potential issues.</li><li>Keep schedules for each show up to date and accurate, liaising with Marketing and Box Office as necessary.</li><li>Ensure clear and regular communication with the Technical team for each production’s requirements as necessary.</li><li>As part of being the lead contact with the show Company Stage Manager, assist with the pastoral care of actors, and creative and production teams.</li><li>Under the supervision of the General Manager manage negotiations, make offers and draft agreements for creative team members, associates, cast, stage management and technical crew as relevant.</li><li>Along with the Production Assistant(s) book audition and rehearsal spaces (internal or external) as needed.</li><li>Working with external Casting Directors and the Casting Assistant, make offers and negotiate actor contracts within budget and in line with respective union collective agreements.</li><li>Manage the contracting of children, including being responsible for any licenses required. Including appointing and supervise any chaperones, arranging payment and petty cash if necessary.</li><li>Keep cast and crew deal summaries up to date at all times.</li><li>Coordinate relevant personnel for all auditions, rehearsals and technical period.</li><li>In collaboration with the General Manager and Theatre Management team ensure all The Old Vic Theatre Company policies are adhered to and communicated to production teams and cast.</li><li>Oversee access requirements for each production including, captioned, BSL, audio described and relaxed performances in collaboration with the FOH manager, Senior Marketing Manager and Education Manager.</li><li>As required, submitting PRS applications and facilitating music clearance for Productions.</li><li>Lead Production team catch ups in the absence of the General Manager and Producer.</li><li>Assist the General Manager with managing and liaising with our insurance broker for all The Old Vic Theatre Company productions and claims.</li><li>Alongside the finance team, assess and help manage the tax status for any freelance The Old Vic Theatre Company staff and oversee all cast, crew and creative team VAT payments.</li><li>Manage the processing of any visa applications and withholding tax with support from the HR team as required.</li><li>Ensure all productions are proposed for Olivier Awards and oversee panellist house seat bookings.</li><li>Be familiar with and keep abreast of changes to relevant union agreements including, British and American Equity, BECTU and MU and the Society of London Theatres (SOLT), making sure that the Production team and the HR team are kept up to date with all and any changes and new rates, policies and regulations</li><li>Be familiar with and keep abreast of pensions policy and changes.</li></ul>Budgets and accounts<ul><li>Assist the General Manager with the preparation of budgets, and then manage their application on productions, operating within them at all times.</li><li>Along with the General Manager and Finance team, ensure the production budget is updated and kept accurate throughout he run of the production and managing its reconciliation at the end of the run, including; preparing final production accounts and royalty statements.</li><li>Oversee purchase orders raised by the Production Assistant(s), ensuring this is done efficiently, that costs are always within budget and that the General Manager is kept informed of spend at all times.</li><li>Oversee the Production Assistant(s) in ensuring freelance staff invoices are processed smoothly, monitor and arrange sign-off of weekly petty cash returns from the Company Stage Manager, keeping the General Manager and agents regularly informed of any delays or issues.</li><li>Work with the Finance team on prompt payment of royalties and generating statements.</li></ul>Press and Marketing<ul><li>Support and oversee the press night process (lead by the Production Assistant(s)), planning and delivery on guests lists, invitations, seating plan and delivery of the evening – in conjunction with the box office, events, marketing and press team.</li><li>Work closely with the Marketing Managers to ensure that all contractual billing and approvals are adhered to. Ensuring that the marketing team provide with adequate time to sign offs.</li><li>Be responsible for proofing show billing, programmes, print and website copy.</li><li>Provide information to Marketing and Box Office for show setups and proof all documents and plans.</li><li>Coordinate press &amp; marketing requests for content and access to the cast and creative team to help facilitate the marketing and press companies on productions.</li><li>Attend weekly Marketing meetings.</li></ul>General<ul><li>Attend all team and production meetings as required.</li><li>Attend rehearsals, technical period, previews and performances as required – including evening and weekend work as required by production schedules.</li><li>Keep track of and update templates for budgets and contracts.</li><li>Represent the Production department at events and performances as required.</li><li>Undertake special projects and assignments as required, for example play readings and workshops.</li><li>Comply with The Old Vic’s Equal Opportunities, Health &amp; Safety, Sustainability and all other Staff Handbook policies at all times.</li><li>Arrange logistics and manage and monitor budgets for workshops as required.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience in a similar role, with at least 2 years' work experience in professional theatre producing and/or general management.</li><li>Experience of working in theatre, coupled with a strong interest and understanding of the wider theatre industry.</li><li>Confident, positive and approachable when dealing with a wide range of staff and artists at all levels, including a knowledge of etiquette and protocol in dealing with high-profile individuals.</li><li>A proven ability to deal diplomatically, sensitively and discretely with information, which may often be confidential.</li><li>A keen eye for detail, able to work with accuracy and speed in an environment with competing demands, with good prioritisation and organisational skills</li><li>Experience editing and negotiating a variety of staff and artist contracts and other documents.</li><li>Practical working knowledge and experience of SOLT union agreements, including British (and American) Equity, BECTU and the Musicians Union.</li><li>Experience of working with production budgets and payroll.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

The Old Vic Theatre

Associate general manager

Closing date: 2nd June 2025Salary: £40,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Join the production team at one of the UK's largest children's publishers!&nbsp;Hachette Children's Group is one of the UK's largest children's publishers, our mission is to make it easy for children and young people everywhere to access books and see themselves reflected. We aim to maximise our readers' life chances by inspiring a lifelong love of reading, publishing books for every stage of their journey to adulthood from Enid Blyton to Alice Oseman's Heartstopper. Hachette Children's Group is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Production team in a varied and creative role, offering an opportunity to work across a range of titles from initial concept to delivery on our award-winning Non-Fiction lists. Who we are looking for<ul><li>The ideal candidate will be a Production Manager or experienced Senior Production Controller with strong communication and negotiation skills.</li><li>You’ll be highly organised, work well under pressure and able to demonstrate great attention to detail.</li><li>You’ll have a proven track record of working on colour and mono books, as well as handling complex projects.</li><li>You’ll be comfortable in managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines and coordinating the day-to-day running of a busy list.</li><li>You will be a proactive, solutions-focused team player who can build positive working relationships with colleagues and suppliers alike. </li><li>As well as managing a busy list, you will provide support and training to your direct line report</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Production manager (12 month FTC)

Deadline: Midday on Monday 16 June 2025Salary: from £30,000-£33,000 per annum, depending on experience – where £33,000 equates to a high level of relevant experience across the role and a strong demonstration of competence through the application process.Hours: Full-time. Main office at Cobden Works, Salford, UK.&nbsp;Walk the Plank seeks a brilliant production manager to support the delivery of the company’s ongoing programme of ambitious arts and cultural activity.This is an exciting time for the new Production Manager to join Walk the Plank, one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations, and winner of several recent awards including: National Outdoor Events Association -’Sustainability’, Access All Areas - ‘Best Operations’, Event Production Show - ‘Best Use of Tech', Global Web Excellence - ‘Accessibility’ and ‘Cultural’.Walk the Plank is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings.Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with ordinary people. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent.As one of three Production Managers, you will have a chance to work on projects in many different locations, as part of an exciting creative environment.Our production team plays a crucial role ensuring that each project is executed to the highest standards for our clients – from festivals and local authorities to government agencies and commercial clients – with regard to artistic quality, budgets, creativity, safety, sustainability and audience engagement.&nbsp;Liaison with:<ul><li>Internal: Walk the Plank team and freelance creative and production team, stage managers, rigging and show crews, and our marketing and comms team.</li><li>External: Clients, promoters, suppliers and freelance contractors.</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with particular attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to get on with a wide variety of people at all levels and to work well within a team. </li><li>Ability to deal with and manage different people from wide-ranging backgrounds in diverse circumstances including under pressure. </li><li>A highly proactive approach to production management, taking a lead where necessary to ensure essential tasks and processes are carried out. </li><li>Ability to work on own initiative and willing to learn new techniques/skills in accordance with agreed changes to working practice.</li><li>Ability to deliver high-quality work under time pressure and to tight deadlines. </li><li>Willingness to engage with company’s strategies around Sustainability and Environmental responsibility, including monitoring, and advocacy within your teams.</li><li>A problem solver, with a calm and methodical approach. </li><li>Ability to deal with correct prioritisation of tasks including when faced with limited resources. </li><li>Produce work to a high level of accuracy using a methodical approach. </li><li>High level of competency using Microsoft Office Suite (in particular Excel). </li><li>Passport holder, not subject to travel restrictions. </li><li>Eligible to work in the UK.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience of working in a similar role in the live events or creative industries sector. </li><li>Good knowledge of and enthusiasm for the arts. </li><li>Relevant Health and Safety qualification/s. </li><li>Full, clean driving licence, with ability to drive 7.5T. </li><li>Competent in creating scale site plans in Autocad or similar. </li><li>Experience of working with pyrotechnics and/or special effects.</li></ul>&nbsp;Terms and conditions<ul><li>Work pattern: The nature of our work means that members of our production team are required to work flexibly, and outside normal hours to ensure the effective delivery of our work. We operate a time off in lieu system to compensate for time worked beyond contracted hours. The spread of our work is extensive, so you must be prepared to travel and stay overnight where required. Some overseas travel may be necessary.</li><li>Holiday/TOIL/Leave: Includes 24 paid holiday days plus 8 Bank Holidays, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) as per company policy and statutory sick pay entitlement.</li><li>Office and Home Working: We believe that sharing a space on a regular basis, interacting across the different parts of the company, and picking up on new threads and conversations together helps us to deliver great work and is an important and worthwhile part of our company culture. For that reason, we encourage office working as the norm. However, we will of course support flexible working and working from home where it is beneficial or necessary for the employee or company.</li><li>Pension: We offer 3% company pension contribution in addition to employee contributions</li></ul>&nbsp;Walk the Plank is committed to equal opportunities, and is Disability Confident Committed Employer, a Living Wage Employer, a Mental Health Aware Employer and a Creative Access Employer Partner.We value a diverse team and welcome applications from all sectors of the community as part of our aim to reflect the diversity of our audiences.D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent applicants fulfilling the basic criteria for the role will be interviewed. If you have any specific access requirements for the interview or foresee any barriers to the proposed way of working, please specify if you are invited to interview.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Walk the Plank

Production manager

5 Production / Post-Production & Technical Opportunities in England