Exhibition Project Production Manager

Position: Exhibition Project Production Manager (Permanent)
Job Title:

Exhibition Project Production Manager

Location:

Winchester

Salary: £36,000 - £48,000 per annum, DOE

Job Type: Permanent, Full time

Welcome to designed. events and digital event production, providing creative AV and digital event production solutions for all forms of live and digital events.

We're a team of technical event production experts. From smaller meetings to international conferences, designed. event production will ensure your event meets your brief and your budget, all tailored to your requirements. With over 115 years of specialised audio-visual production experience, we understand AV's power and precisely what clients desire: professional, seamless, end-to-end delivery that aligns with your schedule and budget.

As an established events production services company working across the UK and Europe, we need to expand our team resources to sustain our growth and impact into the Exhibition and Experiential Sectors.

About the role:

The Exhibition Production Manager is responsible for delivering high-impact commercial exhibitions and events, ensuring flawless execution from concept through to delivery. This role manages the production process end-to-end - overseeing logistics, technical production, fabrication, and vendor coordination - to create engaging experiences that elevate the brand and achieve client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Project & Production Management

Lead the production planning, scheduling, and execution of exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, and brand activations
Develop and manage production timelines, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
Oversee stand builds, staging, lighting, AV, signage, and other technical/creative elements
Work Translate client briefs and creative concepts into actionable production plans

Vendor & Team Coordination

Source, brief, and manage external suppliers, contractors, and production partners
Negotiate costs and contracts to achieve best value without compromising quality
Supervise onsite teams during builds, installations, live event days, and dismantling
Ensure clear communication internally

Budget & Resource Management

Prepare, monitor, and reconcile production budgets
Track expenses and provide accurate financial reporting to stakeholders
Optimize resources to balance quality and cost efficiency

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure all exhibitions comply with venue regulations, health and safety laws, and insurance requirements
Carry out risk assessments and method statements (RAMS); manage on-site safety protocols
Guarantee that builds and installations meet structural and technical standards

Client Service & Delivery

Provide regular progress updates and manage client expectations
Ensure all deliverables meet brand standards and event objectives

About you:

Qualifications & Skills

Proven experience managing exhibition or event production, ideally within trade shows, brand activations, or large-scale corporate events
Strong technical knowledge of event builds, fabrication, rigging, lighting, and AV systems
Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills
Strong project management ability - able to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines
Budget management and financial accountability experience
Excellent communication and leadership skills for managing on-site teams
Problem-solving mindset and ability to thrive under pressure

Education & Experience

Proven experience in event management, production, project management
3+ years' experience in exhibition or live event production, ideally in a commercial/events agency or contractor environment
Hands-on experience with exhibition stand builds and large-scale corporate events

Experience of using be Matrix/Aluvision products
Transport management
Full UK Driving Licence Additional information

Winchester Office-based with frequent travel to event venues, suppliers, and client sites
Extended hours, evenings, and weekends required during build and live event periods
As part of a wider team producing live events, you will be expected to assist and contribute to corporate events outside of the exhibitions scope of works

If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward please hit APPLY

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of;
Exhibition Project Manager, Event Production Manager, Senior Event Producer, Stand Build Project Manager, Live Event Manager, Exhibition Operations Manager, Creative Production Manager, AV Production Manager, Exhibition Lead, Project Manager (Live Events), Event Logistics Manager, Senior Exhibition Coordinator, Booth Production Manager, Exhibition Fabrication Manager may also be considered for this role