OverviewProject Manager, £40,394 to £44,169 per annum + overtime and benefits

Company:

Wise Productions (UK) Ltd

Location:

London, United Kingdom (hybrid)

Hours : 9:30-5:30pm, Monday to Friday (with a willingness to work evenings and weekends when required)

Who We AreWise Productions is an

employee-owned

creative events production company based in London, with a talented team of over 50 Co-Owners. With a longstanding commitment to innovation, excellence, and a client-centric approach, we pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable event experiences in the UK’s most beautiful venues.

Our core values of

enthusiasm ,

dependability ,

collaboration , and a

client-first

mentality are at the heart of everything we do, and our recruitment process is designed to zero-in on candidates who truly share these core values. For the right person, this is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded event production company, and be part of our future success as we leverage our employee-ownership model to drive further growth.

Position OverviewWise Productions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the team to deliver high-end creative productions in London’s most unique and historic venues. Whilst some technical/event production knowledge would be advantageous, primarily this role is about exceptional customer service, diligent budgeting, solid project management and effective communication with the rest of our team.

Our 3 Unique’s

Experience - With a legacy of excellence, a team of seasoned experts, and a reputation built on trust, we’re the safe pair of hands clients rely on—bringing deep knowledge and proven expertise to every event

Partnership - We believe true partnership means making the process seamless—providing one responsive point of contact, acting with professionalism, and deeply understanding your needs every step of the way.

Creativity - Our creativity is more than style—it’s strategic. With fresh ideas and bespoke solutions, we bring a distinctive flair to every event we produce

Key Accountabilities

Follow the event process set by the Head of Events.

Take the initial brief from a prospect client and be key point-of-contact throughout the process

Present proposals to clients confidently to convert business and maximise opportunities

Maintain strong relationships with our accredited venues and other suppliers

Oversee the event installation and live event delivery to ensure all our teams produce exceptional service

Achieve the revenue and gross margin targets set by the Head of Events.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Document Preparation:

Prepare production schedule/event running orders and brief technical department leads/operators

Budget Management:

Ensure costs are monitored throughout the pre-production process and target margins achieved

Collaboration:

Work with internal departments and external suppliers to deliver projects to the Wise standard.

Networking:

Attend industry networking/venue promotional events

Event Support:

As well as managing your own projects you will support other Project Managers in the delivery of theirs, when needed.

Who are you?

A minimum of 3 years live event industry experience – preferably from an agency, technical/creative production or venue role

The ability to manage events with production budgets up to £100,000

Capacity to deliver the quarterly target set by the Director of Events

A good understanding of main technical event production disciplines (lighting, sound, video and scenic)

Strong work ethic and attention to detail

The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Financial understanding of budgeting, profit margins and cost control

Strong communications skills to ensure information flows efficiently between departments and project critical path is maintained

Ability to motivate, support and understand different individuals and teams

Excellent written and verbal communication

Exceptional organisation and time management skills

Calm under pressure

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Confidence in dealing with and presenting to a wide range of clients

Client-facing manner with ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of event stakeholders

Flexibility and adaptability

Willingness to attend evening networking events

Well-organised with an ability to prioritise work in a deadline-driven environment

Confident user of Microsoft applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams)

Knowledge and experience of producing events in the Unique Venues of London

To find out about our company benefits please follow this URL - https://wiseproductions.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Wise-Productions-Company-Benefits.pdf

Wise Productions is proud to be an equal opportunities workplace and supports requests for flexible working arrangements subject to the needs of the business.We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of , , ancestry, , , , , , , marital status, or gender .

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