Production Manager
Northern Lights Dumfries Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The position requires a balance of technical production knowledge, organisational capability.
The engagement is structured as two days per month from August - November, four days in December 2026, followed by an intensive delivery period of 12 days in January 2027.
The Production Manager will need to be available for two days between 7th and 11th September as part of our Immersive Lab R&D period.
The Production Manager needs to have demonstratable experience working with SAG, and experience of mapping would be beneficial.
We work in a very unique way, combining the expertise of specialist creatives and technical teams with a hard-working army of volunteers and trade sponsors who work to make the festival possible through intensive build weekends.
Deliverables
Undertake site assessment of 6 different performance spaces and create draught plans of each space in collaboration with the festival team, identifying the positioning of each installation and the technical infrastructure required for each space. Ensure layouts consider safety, operational flow, audience experience, and regulatory compliance.
Assess and evaluate site infrastructure, including power availability, load capacities, access constraints, and technical feasibility, ensuring each location can safely support the intended production outcomes.
Identify, scope and budget the technical elements for the in-house immersive project, which is being presented as the headline piece, working in collaboration with the creative team.
Attend weekly team meeting and state of play online from October through to December for 45 minutes per week.
Analyse all incoming technical specifications and develop a list of required technical infrastructure and put this out to at least three comparative suppliers.
Job Requirements
Essential Experience
Demonstrable experience managing technical production for festivals, outdoor events, immersive experiences, live events or large-scale cultural projects.
Experience of developing and managing production schedules across multiple sites or project strands.
Experience of working with contractors, suppliers, artists, technical crews and stakeholders.
Proven experience of managing health and safety requirements within a live event environment.
Experience of undertaking risk assessments and implementing appropriate control measures.
Experience of preparing technical specifications, production budgets and procurement processes.
Experience of working with Safety Advisory Groups (SAG) and statutory agencies.
Experience of coordinating build, live event and de-rig operations.
Experience of supervising volunteers and/or mixed teams of professionals and community participants.
Essential Skills and Knowledge
Strong project management experience
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Production Manager
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026
- Location: Remote
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and covering leber (two sides A4 max) demonstracng how your experience
matches the specificacon set out in the role. You will also be asked to complete some pre-eligibility
quescons by 8pm on 30th June 20026.
Interviews will be held online on Monday 6th July
- Contact name: Graham Main
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Northern Lights Dumfries
Northern Lights Dumfries is a free winter light and sound festival that transforms the town centre into an immersive trail of creativity, storytelling and spectacle. Spanning multiple locations, the event features large-scale projections, interactive installations, soundscapes and community-created artworks. Alongside Rabbie's Winter Village, Northern Lights brings together artists, volunteers and local communities to celebrate Dumfries through light, culture and shared experiences.