PRODUCTION MANAGER (MUSIC)
Factory International Closing date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Description
The Production Manager (Music) will take the lead on liaising with promoter representatives and artist teams to advance shows, while also working with the in-house technical team to ensure all productions are delivered to the highest standard. We are looking for an experienced, organised, solutions orientated, and client focused person with good commercial instincts and an interest in working in a unique environment.
Job Requirements
ESSENTIAL
- Extensive experience of live music production management in a music venue, festival or touring environment.
- Strong working knowledge of technical production (e.g. lighting, sound, video, rigging, staging, etc).
- Strong organisational and planning skills with proven experience of communicating technical requirements to production colleagues and other non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience developing and working to budgets.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders (including music promoters).
- Experience of working with and leading teams, remaining calm under pressure.
- Practical knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, guidance and implementation.
- Excellent software literacy and fluency with tools such as Microsoft Excel, Monday.com etc.
- Experience working with CAD software like AutoCAD, Vectorworks, etc, including reading and adjusting plans.
Job Responsibilities
- Liaising with promoter's representatives and artist teams to fully advance shows and events, collating all relevant information and documents such as production schedules, riders, stage plans, rigging plots, and staffing requirements and distributing this information to the in-house Technical Team and Event Managers.
- Work with internal Factory International departments, external suppliers, and clients to ensure consistent and high-quality levels of service to all incoming artists and event organisers and to develop and foster relationships to ensure repeat business.
- Work with the Music Department and other stakeholders to develop new set ups, layout and special one-off projects.
- Work closely with Event Managers to ensure successful delivery of each event, communicating costs, schedule and staffing updates accurately and on time.
Job Overview
- Job Title: PRODUCTION MANAGER (MUSIC)
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 15 Jun 2026
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Location:
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Job: PRODUCTION MANAGER (MUSIC)
Job: PRODUCTION MANAGER (MUSIC)
Organisation: Factory International
Postcode: M3 4JQ
How to Apply
Click on the Apply Now link.
Closing date 15 June 2026, 23:59
About Factory International
Factory International is the organisation behind Manchester International Festival (MIF) and the landmark new cultural space, Aviva Studios, which opens its doors in 2023. Putting Manchester on the map as a global destination for arts, music and culture, Factory International invites the world’s most exciting artists to invent tomorrow together.