BIMM University
Job Description
About the Role
As Production Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of student productions across campus, supporting everything from initial planning to final performance. All while fostering an inclusive, safe, and professional learning environment that reflects industry standards and supports the creative and professional development of our students.
What You’ll Do:
- Project manage and lead the technical realisation and delivery of performance events, ensuring excellent production values throughout.
- Collaborate closely with the Head of School and Course Leaders to support educational objectives through production activities.
- Plan and implement detailed production schedules, risk assessments, and resource management.
- Manage and support freelance creative and technical teams, as well as in-house staff and students, throughout the production lifecycle.
- Liaise with external venues and stakeholders to deliver smooth, professional-standard performances.
- Oversee budgets, procurement of set, props, and costumes, and ensure accurate inventory and maintenance of equipment.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our theatre spaces and technical infrastructure.
- Play a key role in additional events such as graduation and national showcase performances.
- Ensure best practices in health and safety, safeguarding, and equality, diversity, and inclusion are maintained throughout all activities.
Job Requirements
What You’ll Bring:
- A degree or equivalent professional experience in production management or a related field.
- Strong track record in managing theatre productions or similar performance-based events.
- Experience leading teams, managing schedules, and delivering to tight deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent understanding of health and safety practices in theatre or public performance venues.
- Exceptional organisational and communication skills with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
- Proven ability to manage production budgets effectively and maintain high-quality standards.
- A commitment to supporting and mentoring students in a creative, inclusive environment.
- Flexibility to work non-standard hours in line with performance demands.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Production Manager – Performing Arts
- Salary: £40k-£50k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 09 Dec 2025
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Location:
North West
Job: Production Manager – Performing Arts
Job: Production Manager – Performing Arts
Organisation: BIMM University
Postcode: M1 5QA
About BIMM University
BIMM opens the door to the creative industry by encouraging creative freedom, real-world industry experience and a community experience for both our students and our workforce. We are proud to be a leading provider of Higher and Further Education courses in popular music, performing arts, creative technology and film.
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