Scenic Operations Manager

Scenic Operations Manager

Location: Greater London
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + Overtime
Hours: Monday–Friday (08:00–16:30 or 09:00–17:30) + overtime when required

We are recruiting for an experienced Scenic Operations Manager to join a leading creative production business delivering high-quality scenic builds for live events, exhibitions, and experiential projects.

This is a senior operational role responsible for coordinating projects from initial planning through to delivery, ensuring work is scheduled effectively, resources are managed, and projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Managing the operational planning and coordination of scenic projects
• Taking ownership of incoming projects and ensuring they are prepared for delivery
• Managing schedules, workloads, resources, and project priorities
• Working closely with workshop teams, production teams, logistics, and project managers
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time and meet quality expectations
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and resolving operational challenges
• Supporting smooth movement of projects through the workshop and into delivery
• Maintaining accurate project information, documentation, and timelines
• Supporting safe working practices and operational standards

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in an operations, production, or project coordination role
• Experience working within scenic, events, exhibitions, theatre, film/TV, or creative production environments
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Experience coordinating resources, labour, logistics, and schedules
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make decisions under pressure
• Good understanding of Health & Safety processes, including RAMS

Desirable Experience

Experience in:

• Scenic construction
• Live events and production
• Workshop environments
• Fabrication or creative manufacturing
• Project delivery and operational planning

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced creative environment, supporting exciting scenic projects and playing a key role in ensuring successful delivery.

Apply now for immediate consideration.