Production Manager

NEP Group; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting solutions company is seeking a Production Manager to oversee major broadcast contracts and improve operational delivery. The successful candidate will manage resource planning and serve as a key liaison between production, engineering, and commercial teams. Must have significant experience in live broadcast contracts and knowledge of broadcasting logistics and workflows. The role offers extensive training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and medical insurance.

Benefits

Pension

Private medical insurance

Life and income protection

Extensive training opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in managing OB or live broadcast contracts required.
• Strong resource planning skills necessary for delivery of large projects.
• Experience with commercial and contractual negotiations an asset.

Responsibilities

• Manage crewing and resource planning for broadcast contracts.
• Provide operational support for RFPs and contract renewals.
• Act as key interface between production, engineering, and commercial teams.

Skills

Strong experience delivering major OB or live broadcast contracts

In-depth knowledge of OB logistics, resource planning, and production workflows

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused

Experience supporting budgets, cost control, and commercial decision-making

Tools

ScheduALL

Proactis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunities with NEP Group Inc.

A great place to work.

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

NEP UK, part of the NEP Worldwide Network, is a global leader in outside broadcasting, remote production, and media workflow solutions. Known for delivering high-quality broadcasts for clients like The Grand National, Wimbledon Championships, Premiership Football, Squid Games, Love Island and Traitors, NEP UK prides itself on its innovative technology, passionate team, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

Role Overview

The Production Manager is a newly created role within NEP UK, supporting the delivery of major broadcast contracts and acting as a key link between production, engineering, and commercial teams.

This role is ideal for an experienced production professional ready to broaden their leadership and commercial exposure while working on large-scale, high-profile projects. The position offers a clear development pathway toward senior production and contract leadership roles within NEP.

You will take increasing responsibility across operational delivery, crewing oversight, stakeholder management, and commercial support, contributing to the successful execution of complex live broadcast operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage crewing and resource planning across major broadcast contracts
• Identify and mitigate resourcing risks in collaboration with production and engineering teams
• Provide operational support to RFPs, contract renewals, and new business activity
• Support contract reviews, supplier rates, and cost control processes
• Act as a key interface between production, engineering, commercial, finance, and clients
• Maintain planning tools, cost models, and operational templates
• Support delivery of large-scale live broadcasts, including football and racing schedules

What we're looking for

• Strong experience delivering major OB or live broadcast contracts
• In-depth knowledge of OB logistics, resource planning, and production workflows
• Experience supporting budgets, cost control, and commercial decision-making
• Understanding of contract management and operational implications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
• Familiarity with ScheduALL, Proactis, and Microsoft Office
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members
• Exposure to commercial, contractual, or negotiation activities

At NEP UK, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including pension, private medical insurance, life and income protection, extensive training opportunities, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, and lifestyle benefits.

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and may be amended to meet business needs.