About The Fair

The Fair is an independent live event production agency based in East London, specialising in festivals and large-scale events. We have been producing live events for 20 years, and we work with some of the most exciting independent festival promoters across the UK to produce festivals from 5,000 – 30,000 capacity in sports, activities, wellness, live and electronic music.

We deliver everything from venue-finding and site design to council liaison, procurement and on-site production management. From full production of Eastern Electrics, Boiler Room and Recfest USA to health and safety consulting for Houghton and Grosvenor Estates, our full-time team helps to deliver some of the most thriving live events across the UK and abroad all year round. We’re always building our festival portfolio and working with our clients to grow their events.

The Fair is part of the WeGroup, which includes sister agencies We Are Placemaking and OPS, both of which work closely with The Fair.

Working at The Fair

At The Fair, we strive to produce the best possible experiences for the people we work with. Our team’s expertise, bravery and ‘big-thinking’ is integral to our approach, but it’s our combination of ambition, creativity, fun and flair that really sets us apart.

Our team is our most valuable asset – we are a family, and we work hard to support each other’s development. As a member of The Fair family, you will be supported with regular Personal and Professional Development plans, team workshops and training, and access to the Future Learn training platform. We strive to grow and we want our team to grow with us.

During autumn/winter the team carry out planning for festivals and attend industry events and networking, and during festival season they’re onsite as part of the production crew; building, delivering and derigging live events.

Benefits:

Hybrid working options
Holiday pay (additional holiday with years served) + birthday off with pay
Health Shield membership (to claim back medical expenses)
Option to join company share scheme after 3 years’ service
Ongoing Personal and Professional Development
Access to workshops, training and industry events
Attendance at our portfolio of festivals and events

Job Specification

Reporting to: Production Director

Role: We are looking for a new Production Manager to join our in-house production team. The role would be based in London, Hoxton with a requirement to work away from home for long periods, particularly over the summer. The role would suit someone from a festival and live event production background looking to join a team with a family feel.

A person suitable for the role should feel confident managing their productions and client relationships across the corporate and independent festival sectors and liaising with councils and suppliers. They will report directly to the Senior Management Team and be responsible for several of their own projects.

Responsibilities:

Client management and liaison – regular updates, expectation management and debriefing. Site design and layout planning with knowledge of H&S guidance and regulations to be considered. Clear, succinct and appropriate scheduling of site build and derig. Procurement of suppliers & appropriate use of staff. Work with H&S / Ops appropriately to plan the show, coordinating between teams to create a holistic approach to show planning. Preparing for, attending and following up on SAG meetings. Act as a Production Manager on site, overseeing site management. Liaising with venue landlords. Working with the ops & safety teams to ensure the smooth running of events. Debriefing appropriately with suppliers, internal team members and clients post event. Keeping and storing all logs and audit trails post-event

Job Description:

· A complete job description can be emailed on request.

Person Specification

Essential:

Work-based organisational systems for own working
Excellent time management
Experience in producing and delivering live outdoor events/festivals over 5,000 people
Knowledge and passion for the festival industry
Knowledge and Experience in leading the SAG process
Ability to write Risk Assessments and ESMPs
Ability to handle ongoing supplier liaison on behalf of WATF
Managing budgets for client projects
Invoicing Confident in working with specs for site items, including fencing, trackway, plant, toilets, site water etc.
Confidence in the procurement process for site items
Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
Proficient in creating 2D CAD drawings
Full clean driver’s licence

Desirable:

NEBOSH
IPAF
Technical production experience
Level 5 Crowd Safety Management
First Aid at Work
Application process

Please apply by sending your CV and/or a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification to workwithus@wegroup.london with the subject title ‘Production Manager – The Fair application’.

Successful candidates will be invited for a 15-minute phone call to assess suitability for the role, followed by a 30-minute interview in person or via Zoom. Please do not apply via LinkedIn we will not review any automatic applications via linked in.

If you would like to speak with somebody about the application process before applying, please email or call us on 020 8068 5232. Applications via video or audio file will also be accepted and will be treated with equal consideration – please outline how you meet the personal specification in your recording.

We will try our best to respond to every applicant including those who are not invited for an interview, and we will try to give helpful feedback (this may not always be possible due to the volume of applicants).

Note: There is no deadline to apply for this role, but we are receiving a high volume of applications, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Equal Opportunities

We strive to create the best possible experiences for everyone, and for everyone to be valued and included. Our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our family – they are the magic behind the machine.

We are committed to equality of opportunities and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marriage, caring responsibilities, or pregnancy and maternity.

We welcome applications from deaf and disabled people. Do you require reasonable adjustments to apply for the position or attend the interview? Please let us know by calling 020 8068 5232 or emailing workwithus@wegroup.london

To help us ensure a more equitable recruitment process, please complete the Equalities Form along with your application if you are happy to do so. It is not a requirement of the application.