Production Manager

JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D

CONTRACT TYPE: Continuing

DEPARTMENT: EastEnders

LOCATION: Elstree

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £60,000 - £64,000 (inclusive of London weighting) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
One of the UK's most ambitious and iconic soaps, EastEnders, is looking for a Production Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.

Production Managers on EastEnders are vital to the smooth running, safety and success of the show. Working across blocks, they are responsible for scheduling, budget management, compliance and people management, and are the control centre for all that we do.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
The Production Manager role on EastEnders is a natural progression from 1st AD. We look for people who have worked in soap as a 1st AD or PM, and understand the dynamics of a multi-team, multi-unit and multi-camera drama set up.

You will expertly manage and schedule cast and crew, and work closely with directors and producers to support creative ambition, whilst protecting the budget and schedule. They will confidently lead their block from prep to delivery; remaining aligned with other block teams and reacting to change with ease and a pragmatic, organised approach.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Oversee preparation, crewing, and shooting for assigned blocks
• Ensure projects meet financial and timeline targets without compromising creative quality through effective planning and monitoring
• Maintain a safe working environment and advise on relevant legislation and policies impacting production
• Act as a point of contact for crew and cast queries, escalate concerns, and collaborate with Directors and Producers to align creative vision with operational constraints
• Source suppliers, negotiate contracts for specialised services, and champion efficiency, diversity, and inclusion within production

Essential Criteria
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or 1st Assistant Director on a continuing drama, with strong knowledge of multi-team, multi-unit, and multi-camera setups
• Skilled in managing schedules and budgets using tools like Excel and Movie Magic, with a track record of delivering complex projects successfully
• Demonstrable understanding of end-to-end multi-platform production processes and experience in monitoring health and safety compliance
• Experienced in managing crews, resolving issues through difficult conversations, and providing constructive feedback to maintain performance standards and a positive, inclusive culture
• Exceptional ability to handle conflicting demands under tight deadlines, combined with a strong passion for drama, especially EastEnders

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.