Junior Project Manager - Event Production Agency

Live Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

A unique opportunity to join this well-regarded event production business and develop your project management career and work in some of London's prestigious venues.

THE COMPANY

Our client is one of London's leading production agencies who service and manage their in-house contract for a prestigious luxury heritage venue, in the heart of London. As the in-house production supplier, our client provides audio and visual solutions using state-of-the-art production equipment.

This premier event production company creates unforgettable experiences at some of London's most prestigious venues, including The Gherkin, Natural History Museum, and Kensington Palace. As a trusted partner to these iconic locations, they offer comprehensive services, from venue sourcing and technical production to creative event design. Their dedicated team ensures each event is meticulously planned and flawlessly executed, tailored to meet the unique needs of their clients.

The high-end venues welcome hundreds of corporate occasions, private events, festive celebrations, and weddings every year and are renowned for their flawless execution of events!

THE ROLE

Due to continued business growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Junior Project Manager to join this close-knit team.

As a Project Manager, you will get involved in the initial buying calls with the client, put together proposals and quotes, and be the point of contact for the client through the event lifecycle, including post-event.

• Develop client proposals and quotations
• Oversee the sales pipeline to ensure efficient management of projects.
• Build strong client relationships and provide guidance throughout the event planning process.
• Produce essential event documentation, including health and safety assessments
• Organize, load, and deliver equipment on time
• Lead crews, technicians, and suppliers in the installation, delivery, and de-rigging of equipment, often working to tight deadlines to meet high standards.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to ensure continuous improvement.
• Support senior management with tasks such as profit analysis reports and contribute ideas for business growth.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have an interest in project management within live events and be looking to develop your career into the technical aspects of events.

With extensive experience in production, including expertise in lighting, audio, and video technologies, this role is ideal for a driven Project Manager eager to work on high-profile and memorable events.

It offers the opportunity to grow within a dynamic team of professionals, along with a competitive salary, excellent earning potential, and overtime opportunities. Please note, the role requires weekend work, with flexible options for time in lieu or overtime compensation.

In return, they offer a fantastic working environment with a great culture and plenty of career development and progression.

Vacancy reference: MR