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Closing date - 31 July 2023
Interview date - 16 August 2023
Salary - £37-40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

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Please note this is a 12-month fixed term role

The Production Manager will oversee the delivery of the physical production of a variety of projects across Factory International’s programmes of work from artistic projects to events in the public realm, corporate events and whole building takeovers.

The Production Manager will ensure the effective delivery of all technical, production and logistical aspects of each project - safely, to schedule, within budget and to the highest possible technical standards.

The key responsibilities for the Production Manager role include;

• Working closely and collaboratively with creative teams and event organisers to manage and facilitate the delivery of all the physical elements of projects (to include but not limited to set, props, costume, lighting, sound, video, people flying and rigging) including any planning and provision/s required for co-commissioner presentations. This will include liaising and negotiating with builders and suppliers as necessary. Arranging transport for the physical elements of productions and securing storage as required
• Managing technical budgets, ensuring that all production elements are delivered to the agreed budget and regularly reporting on forecast spend to the relevant Producers
• Working together with the relevant Producers and Technical Manager to recruit technical personnel as required to install and de-install the physical elements of projects, this includes show running, and maintenance teams as required
• Establishing production schedules for projects and communicating the content of those schedules effectively to relevant parties within a timeframe agreed with the relevant Producers
• Compiling and delivering (within two weeks of the close of a project) a project manual as reference material for possible future presentations of the project. The manual would cover all technical aspects relevant to installing the artwork elsewhere, including all plans
• Ensure that all paperwork pertaining to the technical and production aspects of artwork are up to date and any changes are noted and communicated to the relevant Producers until delivery of the project manual
• Attending all meetings, site visits, installation, de-installation, including overseeing show maintenance where appropriate
• Establishing a good working relationship with the key departments within Factory International
• Working with Factory International’s partner organisations as required
• Ensuring that all production elements are delivered to the highest Health and Safety standards and within all current legislation
• Writing risk assessments and method statements for productions and collating risk assessments from specialist suppliers/contractors if appropriate. Keeping the event plans up to date. This will involve ensuring that projects are delivered with proper regard for the safety of the artist, technical staff and public and all current Health and Safety legislation and regulations are fully observed. Making sure that all set elements and props are properly fireproofed and conform to BS476 PT 7 and any local standards as required

The person specification for the Production Manager role are;

ESSENTIAL

• 
  Substantive track record in production management in one or more artform, eg Theatre, Visual Arts, Immersive Productions

• Up to date knowledge of technical production (e.g., lighting, sound, video, rigging, set construction, wardrobe, etc.), or relevant and proven knowledge from equivalent fields (this can be from any art form)

• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, guidance and practical implementation

• Proven experience of producing technical plans and diagrams, proficiency in CAD

• Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
  

DESIRABLE

• Experience of working with a commercial events team
  
• IOSH qualification NEBOSH preferred
  
• IPAF 3a&3b telehandler and forks accreditation

• Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent