Join our pool of Production Managers to support our work and help us deliver MIF25 and Factory International! Looking for people at all levels of experience in a range of arts forms and events.
We are looking for a number of Freelance Production Managers to work with us on a variety of events, shows and exhibitions as part of our year-round programme at Aviva Studios and for Manchester International Festival 2025 (MIF25). We are looking for people at all levels of experience in a range of art forms and events.
As a Freelance Production Manager you will work with the show specific Producer and Factory International’s Technical team to deliver the technical aspects of commissions on a variety of scales in conventional and found spaces. This will include:
- Working with the Producer and the creative team to ensure that the technical aspects of the project work within the budget, timescale and parameters of the venue (including tour venues)
- Maximising the use of house equipment where relevant and working with external suppliers of equipment and builders
- Creating and managing technical schedules
- Identifying technical staffing needs for each show and building a team as required
- Creating a project manual
- Working with the Creative and Technical teams to create the relevant paperwork and safety documentation
- Scheduling and chairing production meetings
