Job Title: Production Manager
Location: London and Brackley – Hybrid (plus travel as required)
We are Strata!
Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.
As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.
Our name? It’s Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.
Job Overview
To plan, co-ordinate and deliver during pre-production, production and post-production technical facilities for live, virtual and hybrid event projects (including conferences, meetings, launches, webcasts, roadshows, exhibitions, brand activations and stakeholder events) for clients represented by Strata. Our events are delivered globally, as well as across the UK - so travel is part of the role.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Preparation of technical collateral for pitches/proposals and specify technical solutions for new projects- Liaison with client services and production teams to ensure cohesion
- Technical specification of appropriate staging, technology, and digital solutions for projects
- Budget management for technical production costs using Procim system
- Supplier liaison, negotiation and management to ensure efficiency, quality, value and cohesion within the production
- Crew liaison and management including logistics
- Management of project CAD plan
- Venue liaison – technical facilities
- Preparation of technical production schedules
- Health & Safety and CDM preparation – RAMS
- Advise producers on show software and virtual platforms with technical implications
- Ensure Quality Management of the project – ISO9001
- On-site technical management to ensure smooth, timely, high quality event delivery
- Ensure projects are reconciled and information is passed in a timely fashion to accounts
- Contribute to debriefs for the purposes of review and continual improvement
- To remain up to date with new technology and its business applications
- To remain up to date with staging design trends, materials and their business applications
- To remain up to date with H and S practice and legislation
- To remain up to date with the internal equipment inventory and facilities
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the below experience:
- Background in event technical / audio visual/ staging services
- Possibly a project manager in an AV/hire or staging company looking to grow into a production management role
- Leadership and motivational skills (particularly on site)
- Ability to work and sustain performance when under pressure
- Strong IT skills – to include Office and basic CAD / Vectorworks
- Strong working knowledge of video, sound, lighting, electrics, rigging and staging
Additional Criteria:
- Health & Safety qualification - if not training will be given
- Working knowledge of current Health & Safety/CDM regulations & implications
- First Aid qualification - if not training will be given
- Full, clean driving license
- Valid passport
Employee Benefits
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25 days annual leave, plus usual Bank Holidays
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Birthday day off
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Private Health Insurance*
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Workplace pension scheme
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Death in service scheme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Hybrid working arrangement
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Regular social events
- Upon successful completion of a 6-month probation period
Our Principles
We are a people-first brand experience agency with a set of core principles that guide our every action by measuring:
A win for the client
Client success is at the forefront of everything we do. We measure our success by the impact we make for our clients. We strive to exceed your expectations, delivering moments that matter with results that matter.
A win for the company
We believe in long-term partnerships and sustainable growth. When your business prospers, so does ours. Our commitment to excellence and innovation means we’re always ahead of the curve, offering you the best brand experiences.
A win for the team
Our team is the lifeblood of our agency. We celebrate diversity, promote collaboration, and foster an inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and empowered. When our team thrives, their passion and dedication is reflected in everything we deliver.
A win for you
Whether you’re engaging us for your events, already fostering a career at Strata, or considering one, our goal is to create a win for you. We’re dedicated to providing our employees with an enriching workplace that supports their growth and well-being. For our clients, a win means achieving your objectives and making your brand shine.
A win for the planet
We are committed to making environmentally responsible choices in our work. We recognise our responsibility to minimise our impact on the planet and contribute to a sustainable future. From eco-friendly event practices to conscious resource management, we aim to create events that are a win for the environment.
Diversity at Strata
At Strata, people are at the heart of who we are.
We recognise and value the diverse and unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds that each individual brings.
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels respected, heard, valued, and empowered. We strive to create an innovative, creative, and inclusive environment where all employees and applicants can thrive.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Embracing diversity isn't just our goal, it's our strength, driving us towards a more inclusive future.
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