Production Operations Manager
New Barnet, Hertfordshire
£35,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE)
Full Time | Permanent
Build the Future of Live Event Production
Powerhouse Hire & Production Services is one of London’s fastest-growing event production companies, delivering high-end corporate events, luxury weddings, conferences, award ceremonies and bespoke live productions across London and the UK.
We’re looking for an exceptional Production Operations Manager to lead the operational delivery of our events and help shape the next stage of our growth.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys leading people, building teams, improving systems and ensuring exceptional operational delivery.
Working directly with the Managing Director, you’ll have genuine autonomy and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of the business.
The Role
As Production Operations Manager, you’ll be responsible for ensuring every production is properly planned, correctly staffed and delivered to the highest possible standard.
You’ll become the central point between our sales team, warehouse, technicians, freelance crew and Site Project Managers, ensuring every event runs smoothly from the moment it is confirmed through to successful completion.
This is a fast-paced leadership role where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Planning labour and allocating crews across multiple productions.
- Managing employed staff and freelance technicians.
- Recruiting, onboarding and developing operational staff.
- Creating structured training and development programmes.
- Coordinating production logistics and staffing.
- Ensuring all operational paperwork and project information is accurate and complete.
- Monitoring operational quality and implementing continuous improvements.
- Building strong relationships with our operational team and freelancers.
- Working closely with the Managing Director to support the continued growth of the business.
The Systems You’ll Work With
We’ve invested heavily in modern systems that allow our team to work efficiently and collaboratively.
You’ll work with:
- Current RMS (OnRent)
- Connecteam
- HubSpot CRM
- Xero
- Microsoft 365
Previous experience with these systems is an advantage, but not essential.
About You
You’ll be someone who:
- Is highly organised and forward-thinking.
- Has excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Thrives under pressure.
- Enjoys solving problems.
- Can confidently manage multiple projects at once.
- Takes ownership and responsibility.
- Is passionate about developing people.
- Wants to help build something bigger than just another operations department.
Essential Experience
- Experience managing operations, production or projects.
- Experience leading teams.
- Strong planning and organisational skills.
- Experience within live events, production, exhibitions, conferences, theatre or a similar environment.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
What We Offer
- £35,000–£40,000 per annum (DOE)
- Company pension
- Ongoing professional development
- Genuine career progression
- A supportive, ambitious and growing team
- The opportunity to help shape the future of one of London’s fastest-growing event production companies
Before You Apply
We’d like to understand how you think, not just where you’ve worked.
As part of your application, please answer the following question (maximum 300 words):
Describe the most operationally challenging project or event you’ve managed. What made it challenging, how did you organise the people and logistics involved, and what was the outcome?
We’re interested in understanding how you plan, lead people, solve problems and deliver under pressure.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to genuinely influence how a growing production company operates, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- What attracts you to this role at Powerhouse, and where do you see yourself in five years?
Work Location: In person
