Senior Producer

ABOUT SLEEK 

We are an award-winning London based live experience marketing agency that connects the world’s biggest brands with their audiences. Sleek delivers a broad variety of event formats from summits for 20,000+ delegates through to intimate gatherings designed to facilitate the conversations that matter and experiences that impact. 

Over the years, Sleek has experienced significant and consistent growth. Jennifer Davidson is our founder and remains the team’s driving force today. As a privately owned agency, we value connections and prioritise people - we know that our team, our clients and our suppliers make us what we are. Our primary goal is to make our clients’ lives easier and we operate as an extension of their team. Our go further passion is central to Sleek, earning our reputation for expertise, creativity and imagination combined with an impeccable client experience. 

OUR CULTURE 

Communication is at the heart of our agency and that’s especially true when it comes to our team. We are proud to attract and retain the best people and we know it’s critical that individuals feel both challenged and supported with opportunities to progress. Sleek believes in a collective effort when it comes to decision making - we value everyone’s contribution and are proud to be accredited as an Investor in People. 

No two days are the same and our client base and growth pattern means it can be intense at times. This is when the agility of the Sleek team really comes into its own. We know that the instant you move out of your comfort zone, it means you are growing and that’s a genuine opportunity to thrive. We work hard to ensure we are supporting one another to keep pushing boundaries. 

As individuals we are self motivated, have very high standards and are always willing to learn, regardless of seniority. We know how vital it is for team members to know their value to the business and feel rewarded for their contribution. What you put in, we will always give back. 

OUR WORK PLACE 

We spend a large proportion of our lives at work and it should be a place that makes you feel good. Sleek is based in a modern office a short walk from Wimbledon where we share everything from playlists to weekend baking efforts. We genuinely have a lot of fun together. 

We regularly socialise after work including our Thursday early finish office drinks. In addition, Jen absolutely loves arranging social events for the team including; weekends mini breaks, team away days, Christmas wreath making and more. 

You’ll find Sleek to be a welcoming place for everyone, from those just starting out in their careers to parents who want to progress whilst maintaining a work/life balance. We will always support you as an individual within an environment where you can realise your true potential. 

ROLE OVERVIEW 

We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive Senior Producer that truly represents Sleek’s ‘go further’ passion, who not only has varied client experience but is only satisfied with delivering outstanding, creative brand events. 

This is an exciting opportunity to produce our world class events for globally renowned brands, from the initial concept through to on-site delivery and debrief. 

Organisation will be integral and our clients will be your priority. Junior and mid level members of the team will look to you for guidance whilst Directors, EP’s and Heads of Department will rely on you to support them across a variety of complex, live projects. 

The role involves both UK and international travel and will report into a Project Director or an Executive Producer. You will likely manage a junior developing their creative capabilities. 

What sets this role apart from project management is the inclusion of strategic concepting into your live events. You’ll be able to collaborate on the creation and articulation of ideas, shaping engaging concepts for clients whilst facilitating and managing cross department collaboration between the live team, creative and technical production. 

You will have a deep understanding of the processes for delivering projects and will have confidence in pushing boundaries, whilst ensuring projects are delivered on time, in budget and meet Sleek and our client’s standards. Ideating, pitching, briefing, pre production and delivery will be key responsibilities of this role. Your understanding and application of the creative and strategic processes involved within project scoping, pitching and delivery will be harnessed to input into the team and wider agency’s methodologies, making not only an impact on our clients, but our team too. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

PROJECT DELIVERY

• Work closely and proactively with the wider agency as either the project lead or as part of a larger team on larger projects, spanning ideating, developing, pitching and producing flawless, innovative event solutions in response to client briefs
• Ability to scope, plot and budget projects
• Collaborate with resourcing to establish a project team and manage project kick offs
• Able to manage production, strategy and creative resources, based on the project needs. 
• Implement client requirements on a project-by-project basis, challenging and suggesting alternatives if it’s for the good of the project 
• Work cross functionally with the creative and technical teams to grow ideas, constantly seeking to improve and better ourselves.
• Take ownership of critical paths (project plan) to facilitate the smooth running of all project plans and keep all moving parts on track, adhering to all internal and client processes to an impeccable standard. 
• Foresee potential pinch points and suggest solutions with sound reasoning 
• Anticipate and respond intuitively to wider challenges with appropriate solutions 
• Establish strong rapport with all stakeholders in the project, including clients 
• Accurate preparation of pre production and onsite documentation and schedules
• Manage supplier relationships; sourcing, briefing, negotiating and ensuring deadlines and budgets are met 
• When supporting on larger projects; record and communicate planning updates to the Project Lead during the delivery phases 
• Actively participating in internal and external debriefs for the purposes of review and continual improvement 
• Confidently support and advise junior members of the team and other departments in project delivery best practice 
• Share learnings with the team from an operational, technical, creative, content and supplier perspective 
• Manage the post-event administrative process, including working with Marketing to create a case study
• Observe where efficiencies could be introduced in how the departments collaborate to deliver projects on time, budget and to the client’s needs whilst exceeding stakeholder expectations

FINANCE

• Prepare and manage budgets in multiple currencies, ensuring accuracy with any fluctuations justified, adhering to internal processes including managing scope creep, recording quotes, creating PO's, payment schedules, processing invoices accurately 
• Ensure projects are reconciled and information is passed on in a timely fashion to Finance for billing 

CREATIVE AND STRATEGY

• Hold great supplier knowledge of who is able to deliver bespoke, premium items for furniture, props, set build, styling, foliage etc
• Understand materiality and set design and what is feasible from a budget and timeline perspective 
• Have a deep understanding of the different roles in content, design and strategy, the process involved within each role and the associated timeframes of tasks and is able to support juniors in their learning 
• Have a good understanding of the clients / brand strategy and live experiences contribute towards them 
• Work with the creative team: generating new ideas and facilitating their development. 

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 

• Contribute to elements of new business pitches including face-to-face presentations if required 
• Manage the pitch process for smaller projects, working in synergy with other departments 
• Identify and act on opportunities for repeat or new business with existing clients 
• Contribute to new business development including industry networking, building relationships, obtaining referrals and liaising with contacts within your existing network 

Requirements

ABOUT YOU 

We are seeking individuals who represent the following: 

• Self-motivated individual who leads by example with enthusiasm towards the role, the company and your colleagues, willingness in taking on tasks, no matter how menial 
• Operates to an exceptional level of delivery, balances an excellent eye for detail whilst considering the overall project objectives 
• Works in a calm and composed manner when managing multiple projects and deadlines 
• Maintains the resilience and stamina required to sustain performance when under pressure 
• A true team player who works collaboratively and provides excellent support. Proactively supports their teams development and provides motivation, particularly with inevitable challenges arise 
• Passionate about supporting your peers to be better 
• Naturally proactive, self-motivated and thrives in a fast-paced environment 
• Enjoys being involved in a wide variety of projects 
• Actively seeks and welcomes feedback 
• An ability to build long term, mutually beneficial relationships at all levels 
• Leads by example with the ability to inspire and motivate others - particularly when inevitable challenges arise 
• Embodies the values of the Sleek team
• Has a passion for culture and design and enjoys exploring latest trends

Benefits

Our benefits were created by Team Sleek to ensure they appeal to a wide range of individuals. Here is a taster of the types of things they include; 

• 27 days holiday (excl. UK public holidays). Additional days holiday for each year of service (capped at 3) 
• Week-day birthdays off 
• Pay Day early finish Fridays (15:00) 
• Standard Pension Plan 
• Fitness membership 
• Company discounts and perks 
• Company social events inc. weekly office drinks 
• Annual Company Offsite 
• Additional Benefits after 1 years’ service including Private Health Care 
• Opportunity to attend overseas familiarisation trips on behalf of Sleek in luxury accommodation.
• Recent destinations include South Africa, Abu Dhabi and the South of France