Senior Production Manager
NEC Group Senior Production Manager
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 09/09/2026
Join the NEC Group and be part of something extraordinary!
Senior Production Manager
The NEC Group is looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences through world-class events and services.
We have a fantastic opening for a Senior Production Manager to join our Conventions team in the Production department.
You will be working across our two convention centres, at the ICC in Birmingham City Centre and Vox on the NEC Campus in Solihull. These venues provide conference and meeting space for up to 8,000 delegates, welcoming over 350,000 delegates every year! And you will be part of a first-class team that is renowned for delivering incredible events.
About The Role
The Senior Production Manager will lead the Event Production Managers in delivering technical elements of events and driving technical delivery forward. Ensure safety and financial standards are met. Provide technical services and maintain high service levels for all ICC & Vox events.
Day to day you will
About You
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
We believe in people to people (we are a people first business), love of difference (because embracing and celebrating difference brings our business to life) and being moment makers (memories are made here – so we make every moment matter).
If this sounds like you and you thrive in a fast-paced and exciting environment, then apply now!
What We Offer
The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.
Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.
Disclaimer: due to high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. So please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Closing Date: 09/09/2026
Join the NEC Group and be part of something extraordinary!
Senior Production Manager
The NEC Group is looking for talented and passionate individuals to join our dynamic team. Our mission is to create unforgettable experiences through world-class events and services.
We have a fantastic opening for a Senior Production Manager to join our Conventions team in the Production department.
You will be working across our two convention centres, at the ICC in Birmingham City Centre and Vox on the NEC Campus in Solihull. These venues provide conference and meeting space for up to 8,000 delegates, welcoming over 350,000 delegates every year! And you will be part of a first-class team that is renowned for delivering incredible events.
About The Role
The Senior Production Manager will lead the Event Production Managers in delivering technical elements of events and driving technical delivery forward. Ensure safety and financial standards are met. Provide technical services and maintain high service levels for all ICC & Vox events.
Day to day you will
- Lead and support the production team to deliver high-quality, safe events that exceed client and delegate expectations.
- Manage resourcing, technical crews, and PM workloads to ensure events are delivered on time, on budget, and to specification.
- Own end-to-end event delivery, including technical planning, hands-on execution, and continuous evaluation for operational excellence.
- Oversee financial performance across events, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, invoicing, and identifying upsell opportunities.
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, statutory, and company policies while driving innovation and enhancing event production value.
About You
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
- Proven Senior Event Production Manager with a strong track record of KPI delivery and high client satisfaction.
- Excellent communication, attention to detail, and financial management, with a proactive approach to cost control.
- Strong leadership and technical expertise, with in-depth knowledge of live events, conferences, and industry trends.
- Extensive experience delivering a wide range of event types, including corporate, association, VIP, exhibitions, and virtual/hybrid events.
- Commercially focused, with the ability to maximise revenue while meeting and exceeding client expectations.
- Highly organised, solutions-focused, and resilient, with the ability to perform under pressure.
- Sound understanding of AEV eGuide and health & safety best practices; NEBOSH/IOSH and AutoCAD knowledge desirable.
We believe in people to people (we are a people first business), love of difference (because embracing and celebrating difference brings our business to life) and being moment makers (memories are made here – so we make every moment matter).
If this sounds like you and you thrive in a fast-paced and exciting environment, then apply now!
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible/hybrid working options
25 days annual leave rising to 26 after one year plus all UK bank holidays - Free onsite parking and lunch when working
- Pension matching up to 7% (and you can contribute more)
- Life Assurance cover
- Private Medical Insurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan and Holiday Buy/Sell
- Exclusive Discounts and many more great benefits
The NEC Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. NEC Group is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm, you will find a home within the NEC Group.
Should you require further assistance or require any reasonable adjustments be put in place to better support your application process, please do not hesitate to raise this with us.
Disclaimer: due to high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. So please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.