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Production Assistant - Live Events
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 28,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Richmond
Expire in: a month
Job Description
THE COMPANY
A leading event production and creative agency, this company specialises in the delivery of high-impact corporate events and digital media. From awards ceremonies and conferences to trade shows and bespoke activations, they produce memorable experiences for clients across a wide range of industries. Continued growth has opened the door for a new junior addition to their production team - offering a fantastic opportunity to learn the ins and outs of large-scale, complex events within a growing and ambitious business.
THE ROLE
This Event Production Assistant role is a hands-on, entry-level position designed for someone looking to build a career in live events. The successful candidate will support the wider production team in delivering projects from concept through to on-site execution. Responsibilities include helping to create technical plans, sourcing suppliers, assisting with logistics, managing quotes and RFPs, and playing an active role in on-site delivery.
As a Production Assistant you will play a key role in both warehouse operations and live event support.
Responsibilities include:Preparing onsite for live events
Ensuring equipment is properly maintained, packed, and dispatched to a high standard
Managing stock, checking for shortages or damages
Supporting both warehouse and office operations
Assisting the project management team with event planning
Conducting periodic stock checks, equipment maintenance, and testing
Driving company vans as needed
Providing on-site support during live events
Operating technical equipment following training
Shadowing and assisting project managers on-site
THE CANDIDATE
This role is ideal for someone eager to build a career in live event production. While prior experience is not required, a basic understanding of event lighting, audio, and video systems would be beneficial. The ideal candidate will have:A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
The ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and multitask
A team-focused approach with a proactive mindset
Competency in standard office-based IT systems
A full, clean driving licence (due to insurance requirements, applicants must be 21 or over)
Please note: This role includes occasional weekend work, with options for time in lieu or overtime.
This is an incredible chance to develop your skills in a hands-on environment, gain experience in the events industry, and work towards a long-term career in production.
Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit (url removed) to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting.
As a specialist events recruitment agency, we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity.
You'll need to be hands-on and confident working both independently and as part of a team. A driving licence is required. Bonus points for CAD knowledge, basic IT support skills, or specialisms in sound, lighting, or video!
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