Senior Event Production Manager

Location: London - Hybrid
Team: Production Department
Reports to: Head of Production

Who We Are

We're brand brewery an integrated brand experience agency with a big heart and even bigger ideas.

We help brands create meaningful connections through unforgettable experiences. From global employee engagement campaigns and immersive conferences to standout sports sponsorship activations and high impact creative campaigns, we do it all.

And we do it with heart, hustle, and a healthy dose of curiosity.

We may be small, but we think (and act) big. Working with budgets north of £2 million, we combine creativity, strategy, and smart collaboration with a close knit, family style culture that keeps our clients and our people coming back for more.

Our mantra? Deliver beyond the expected. Always.

Our Values

These aren't just words-they shape how we work with each other and our clients every day:

• Add Value - Whether it's a tiny detail or a bold idea, everything we do makes things better.
• Be Connected - We build real relationships, grounded in trust, empathy and collaboration.
• Take Ownership - We step up, take initiative, and see things through.

Who You Are

You're proactive, personable, and highly experienced in managing environments, people, and operational systems. You thrive in fast paced settings, bring calm and clarity to complex situations, and naturally take ownership of anything you touch. You're a cultural cornerstone who leads with empathy and purpose keeping everything (and everyone) moving smoothly.

Let's be clear - this is not your average production role.

This is about event production: the technical planning, logistical choreography, and hands on management of exceptional experiences from immersive conferences to high profile sponsorship activations and global brand campaigns.

You'll be responsible for developing smart, cost effective production solutions, coordinating trusted suppliers, and ensuring flawless execution on every project, no matter the scale.

We're looking for someone who:

• Thrives in a fast paced event environment
• Loves problem solving in the moment
• Gets a buzz from bringing live experiences to life
• Knows how to stay cool, calm and collaborative even when the lights go up

What You'll Be Doing Pre production

• Guiding initial planning and project development towards achievable solutions
• Providing technical guidelines towards the delivery of content
• Leading technical site visits
• Lead in the creation of technical run of shows, production schedules and floorplans
• Source and brief external suppliers including negotiating and reviewing design work
• Assist with creating and delivery of pitches
• Management of production budgets

Live Event

• Overseeing the build and de rig of event spaces
• Acting as lead contact between show team, show caller, client and speakers at events
• Management of RAMs and or associated licenses/permits and insurances

What You'll Bring

We're not just after experience-we're after the right attitude, too. If you're proactive, thoughtful, and excited about growing with us, you'll fit right in.

Some of the things we're looking for: Skills

• Ability to be able to work in an agile way across a multitude of projects
• Ability to be able to prioritise and troubleshoot issues as they arise
• Be able to demonstrate strong leadership skills both on and off site
• Demonstrable experience working with and alongside clients and key stakeholders across all levels of an organisation

Tools

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, required
• Knowledge of working with Macs and their software, required
• Experience using Paprika or equivalent finance software, working knowledge preferred
• Experience using or equivalent project management software, working knowledge preferred
• Experience working with Q lab, beneficial
• Experience of using CAD software, Vectorworks and or other benefit

Knowledge

• Minimum of 4 years working within an agency environment
• Experience of producing a live streamed event
• Experience of web application builds
• Strong Experience of producing conferences
• Strong Experience of AV - understanding how disciplines work

What You'll Get

Being part of a small, agile agency means your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your growth is a priority.

• A flexible, hybrid work environment
• Lots of room to grow and take on new challenges
• A close knit team who genuinely support each other
• 22 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays - Increasing a day a year up to 5 additional days
• Birthday Day - An additional day's leave for your birthday.
• Pension
• Enhanced Pay - Sickness absence, maternity and emergency dependent leave.
• Long Service Awards - Awarded 4 weeks paid leave for 5 & 10 years LOS
• EAP - Health Assured - Whether it's personal or professional challenges, the EAP provides a safe space to talk through it all.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Access to our full range of employee benefits via the Employee Portal

Our Interview Process

Our interview process typically involves 3 main stages:

• Apply with your CV and answer the application questions
• Screening Call with our People & Culture Advisor
• Remote 1st Stage Interview
• In person Final Stage Interview

Top tip when applying

Please take your time with the application questions as the answers to these will help us decide if we'd like to interview you.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Diversity and inclusion are a priority for us, and we're making sure we have lots of support for all our people to grow at bb!

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.