Production Manager

2 weeks ago


London, UK, United Kingdom Bearded Kitten Full time

JOB ROLE: Production Manager

SALARY: Depending on experience

REPORTS TO: Head of Production

DEPARTMENT: Production

TYPE: Permanent, Full Time

LOCATION: 5 Hancock Road, London, E3 3DA | Hybrid



THE COMPANY


Bearded Kitten & Bearded Kitten Studios have an outstanding reputation for designing, building and producing highly innovative events, experiences and activations across the UK and internationally. Our motto is to be brave, fun, creative & inclusive This is an opportunity to join a fast paced, talent team and work with some of the world’s biggest brands. It’s an exciting time to be a Kitten In the past year the company has grown rapidly and with an ever growing client base across the UK and beyond we are looking for great people to join our unique team.

THE ROLE


The Production Manager role is responsible for managing and coordinating medium to large scale projects for Bearded Kitten (the creative experience agency) and Bearded Kitten Studios (the creative fabrication arm).


This role will be responsible for ensuring efficient, high-quality, and safe planning/pre-production of any installations, exhibitions, live events, and brand activations assigned by the Head of Production. The position calls for a technical professional with demonstrated experience in all aspects of production management including budget management, as well as someone who is enthusiastic, passionate, helpful, and supportive in all aspects of their work.


RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Alongside Producers and Designers, shape and manage all elements of a production from concept to delivery.
  • Provide production specifications and ROM costings for competitive pitches and/or new business leads, ensuring that they balance creative ambition with safe and practical delivery whilst offering value to clients.
  • Be client facing at any time and be able to clearly articulate why proposed production methodologies are the best solution. Help provide justification on cost line items, and be willing to listen and collaborate with the client.
  • Take responsibility for third party/subcontractor deliverables and ensure they are in accordance with the agreed specification - overseeing the fabrication/production of all items.
  • Work alongside Bearded Kitten’s in-house fabrication department to ensure the smooth delivery of custom assets.
  • Review preferred suppliers and identify possible new partners on a regular basis.
  • Work with the Producers to ascertain internal and external staffing requirements for assigned projects and support the wider team in contacting, booking and contracting freelancers - including local crew.
  • Work with the People & Culture Lead to source and interview appropriate freelancers and coordinate their scheduling and roles within a project.
  • Ensure projects are delivered to relevant H&S standards as well as writing RAMs, method statements, etc. as and when required.
  • Onsite production management during install, live and derig of all assigned projects.
  • Oversee financial control of production budgets. On project completion, work with Producers and the finance department on budget reconciliation.
  • Assist the Head of Production in the training and mentoring of junior production team members.
  • Support the team where necessary by providing a strong working knowledge of scenic construction methods and associated materials.
  • Due to the nature of the events industry, be willing and able to work unsociable hours and travel domestically/internationally as per the requirements of assigned projects.


THE PERSON


  • Deeply passionate about the delivery of events, shows and installations to the highest standards.
  • International experience in a wide range of events and installations.
  • Significant experience managing teams and providing direction.
  • Management experience of medium to large scale events in high profile locations.
  • Proven supplier network with long term relationships in place.
  • Excellent estimating and budgeting skills - with a working knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets and strong IT/computer skills (Bearded Kitten use Google Workspace).
  • Broad understanding in the delivery of all elements of technical production.
  • Strong working knowledge of scenic construction methods and associated materials.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD/Vectorworks/Sketchup (one or more is essential) and generation/review of draft construction documents.
  • Solid understanding of virtual/streaming events would be beneficial - but not essential.
  • Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally (for periods not exceeding one month).
  • A full, clean driving licence.


OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU


  • 33 days paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays. 1 additional day added per year of service up to 5 days.
  • Approximately five additional days off over the Christmas/New Year period.
  • Hybrid working. Minimum 3 days from the office, compulsory office day on Wednesdays.
  • Flexi-time policy.
  • Discretionary end of year bonus scheme.
  • New Business Incentive Scheme from day one.
  • Work mobile and/or eSim and work laptop.
  • Employee assistance programme with free access to mental health resources.
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity leave policy after 1 year of full service. 3 months full pay including statutory for lead carer or 1 month full pay including statutory for second carer.
  • Monthly team socials, plus an annual team offsite with overnight stay.
  • Free use of BK equipment; workshop, tools, rehearsal space etc for personal use.
  • Employee loan agreements offered for personal equipment.
  • Season ticket loans offered.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Guaranteed hilarity and nonsense on a daily basis.



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