Senior Production Manager

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Advertising Producers Association Full time
Job Description

LS Productions is seeking an experienced Executive Producer to lead our Advertising Production teams across the UK and globally. In close collaboration with the Head of Production, this role involves shaping and planning productions, ensuring that sales and margin targets are met while maintaining high production standards.

A key focus of the position is sales, including attending business trips and events alongside our Business Development team to foster new relationships, manage key accounts, and secure repeat business opportunities for LS.

This role oversees a high-performance team, requiring extensive production knowledge and strong business and financial acumen. Responsibilities include managing the performance of all production staff, including senior personnel, and in collaboration with the Director of Operations, ensure adequate training, staff development, and career progression pathways are in place.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all productions
  • Manage, support and mentor your team
  • Proactively offer solutions that drive quality and economy for our clients
  • Work with the HoP to ensure all contracts and legal requirements are in place before and during productions, including locations
  • Ensure all financial procedures are followed during production. Work with our financial managers to ensure that we have the most streamlined processes and reporting systems for the business at all times.
  • Attend shoots as an ambassador of the Exec team, nurturing essential client relationships and ensuring you are a trusted production ally for the long term.
  • Lead on enquiries and budget when needed working alongside the Sales & Marketing Director on types of work we undertake
  • Work with the Senior Producers to account manage and focus on increasing sales and profit margin
  • Work with the Head of Production & Director of Operations to ensure the best procedures are in place
  • Oversee the recruitment and onboarding of Production staff or key freelancers
  • Work in tandem with our Business Development Manager maintaining an inquisitive and original approach to generating leads, booking relevant meetings, ensuring that all leads are captured via CRM and followed up in a timely methodical manner.
  • Look, research and understand the advertising landscape and industry trends and how LS can seize these opportunities.
Character Traits and Skills:
  • You must have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as excellent time management are essential.
  • Dedication to strong company culture and respect for all staff.
  • You must be able to lead a team and be good at problem solving while adapting to new situations and challenges.
  • Future focused and always looking to propel the business and the team to be the best they can be.
  • Sufficient standing in the industry to be able to keep a reasonable track of who is moving to which company and be plugged into many creative, production and branded content networks.
Location:

LS Productions has offices in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, and we are looking for applicants within the London area. We operate with a hybrid model, with our team expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days a week. In London we offer a subscription to a co-working space in a location that is suitable for the whole team to work together. In addition to going into your nearest office, you will be required to travel to our other offices across the UK as well as sales trips, industry events, meetings, and shoots where needed, and expenses will be provided for this. There is also an element of international travel required, either for sales outreach or shoots abroad.

Application Process:

All applications should be submitted via the online form. Applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

The application must contain:

  • Cover Letter (two pages maximum) addressing your suitability for the position and interest in working with LS Productions.
  • CV (including a list of your credits).
  • Salary expectations.
  • Where you heard about LS Productions.
Selection Process:

LS Productions is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and the crew we engage. It is in our best interest to promote diversity and eliminate discrimination in the workplace. Our aim is to ensure that all employees and job applicants are given equal opportunity and that our Company is representative of all sections of society. Each employee will be respected and valued and able to give their best.

Applications will be shortlisted, and only candidates who appear to be suitable will be called for an interview.

Terms & Conditions of Employment:
  • Contract duration: Fixed Term Contract for 12 months, with the possibility to make permanent.
  • Remuneration: Salary dependent on experience.

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