Event Production Manager

Mesh-AI Limited; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading political event production company is seeking a Freelance Production Manager to oversee the delivery of complex events across the UK. This role demands hands-on management, ensuring events are executed safely and on time, often under significant pressure. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in live events, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive problem-solving mindset. Frequent travel to various locations across the UK, including evenings and weekends, will be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in live events, ideally political or large-scale public events.
• Strong technical skills in production systems and workflows.
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions quickly.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical and operational aspects of live events.
• Ensure production runs safely and on time.
• Lead event teams and manage logistics efficiently.

Skills

Proven experience as a Production Manager

Strong technical understanding of live event production systems

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to lead teams on site

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Job description

Freelance Talent Pool: Event Production Manager

Reform UK is expanding its freelance production team and is seeking experienced Production Managers to deliver complex, high-profile political events across the United Kingdom.

This role is hands-on, operational, and delivery-focused. You will work alongside our in-house team and take on responsibility for turning creative and strategic direction into safe, well-executed live events - often under significant time pressure and public scrutiny.

You will work primarily from Reform UK’s Westminster HQ, with frequent travel required at short notice, including evenings and weekends.

What to expect

As a Freelance Production Manager, you will be responsible for the technical and operational delivery of assigned Reform UK events, ensuring production runs safely, on time, and to specification.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Production Manager on live events (political, broadcast, conference, or large-scale public events preferred)
• Strong technical understanding of live event production systems and workflows
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to lead teams on site and make clear decisions under pressure
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• A full UK driving licence is desirable

Why would you like to join the Reform UK Freelance Talent Pool for Event Production Managers?