The University of Salford is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join the technical team within our School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology. Based in the New Adelphi building, you'll lead the planning and delivery of a varied programme of productions, performances, commercial hires and events, while coordinating technical resources and managing touring student work.
This role is ideal for an experienced Production Manager, or a senior live performance technician ready to take the next step into production management. You'll work closely with students, academic colleagues, visiting artists and external clients to deliver high-quality live productions in our professional performance spaces. As well as coordinating productions, you'll be comfortable operating lighting, sound and audiovisual systems when required, leading by example within a collaborative technical team.
If you enjoy balancing creative ambition with practical planning and thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and delivery of productions, performances, commercial hires and live events across the School's industry-standard performance spaces.
- Coordinate technical resources, staffing and event logistics to ensure the successful delivery of a varied programme of activity, both on campus and at external venues.
- Production manage touring student work, working closely with academic colleagues, students and visiting companies to realise creative ambitions safely and professionally.
Alongside coordinating activity, provide hands-on technical support by operating lighting, sound and audiovisual systems when required, while helping to maintain high-quality facilities and equipment.
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About the School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology
We are one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the north-west. We pride ourselves on the specialist programmes we offer which benefit from close relationships with industry. A hub of creativity and innovation, our programmes encompass music, dance, design, media, English and performing arts.
Our Arts, Media and Communications Centre delivers research into and across arts, humanities and social sciences. Our research anticipates and supports the needs of our media industry neighbours, such as ITV, BBC and Dock 10, developing high impact technologies.
Our £50m New Adelphi building is home to the next generation of forward-thinking artists, designers, performers, educators, fashion icons, pop-stars, dancers and musicians.
We have a dedicated campus at the heart of MediaCity, one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.
We are proud to be a School that nurtures creativity, values talent, and provides a collaborative space in which our colleagues, students and partners can thrive.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
- The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
- Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
- Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
- Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
- A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you
