Production Manager

Applications close 10pm Sunday 6 September 2026. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview on the week commencing 21 September 2026.

We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.

Responsible to:
Head of Production & Technical

Working Closely with:
Senior Technician, Technicians, Operations, Producing and Event Delivery

Responsible for:
Production Manager

This role will be part of BAC's Production & Technical Team
. It may be expected to contribute to a range of work streams, but the role will primarily lead on all our Technical work as set out below.

The Production Manager is responsible for coordinating and delivering the technical and production requirements for hires, events and artistic programming across Battersea Arts Centre. Working closely with the Senior Production Manager, Head of Production & Technical and technical teams, they will lead the planning and delivery of projects of varying scale, ensuring the effective deployment of resources, clear communication between stakeholders and high standards of technical and production delivery.

The role is responsible for production coordination, scheduling, budgeting, health and safety compliance, and the management of freelance and in house technical resources. As a hands‑on member of the Production & Technical team, the Production Manager will also contribute to the practical delivery of productions and events, applying technical skills across BAC's venues to help ensure all activity is delivered safely, smoothly and to an exceptional standard.

The culture at BAC is a collaborative and open one. We work in an open plan space with no closed private offices and frequently work across teams and roles. We are lucky to have an outdoor terrace adjoined to the office which is particularly nice in the summer months. There's a good culture of people taking lunch breaks away from desks and two equipped kitchen and eating areas where the team tend to spend their down time.

We organise regular social events and things can get competitive at our annual sports day and Christmas quiz. Though to be clear, spectating is respected as much as taking part here at BAC!

• Lead the production and technical delivery of small to medium-scale productions, events, hires, conferences and performances across BAC's venues.
• Support the Senior Production Manager on large-scale, complex and multi-space projects.
• Cost, advance, plan and deliver projects from enquiry through to completion.
• Lead on venue layouts, technical planning and event logistics for assigned projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on budget and to a high standard.
• Provide production management support across BAC's wider programme and commercial activity.

• Work closely with artists, clients, visiting companies and internal teams to deliver successful projects, giving technical support & advice.
• Working closely with the Event Delivery Team to ensure all technical requirements for events are fully met.
• Plan and coordinate technicians, casual crew and suppliers for assigned activity.
• Support the development of positive working relationships with contractors and technical suppliers.
• Provide day‑to‑day coordination and guidance to technical teams during project delivery.
• Ensure visiting companies and contractors are safely inducted and supported, including delivering site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Escalate complex operational matters to the Senior Production Manager where appropriate.
• Lead by example in your conduct and approach, providing mentoring, in depth training and support to team members across the P&T team.

• Apply practical technical knowledge across lighting, sound, AV, staging and production systems.
• As required, programme lighting boards and operate show cues during events.
• Support the management and maintenance of technical equipment and production resources.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements and technical documentation.
• Contribute to developing efficient production and technical systems and processes.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant…