Production & Operations Manager - Opening Event, LEEDS 2023

Are you an experienced Production and Operations Manager with a proven track record to lead on the delivery of our ambitious opening event? Then find out more below! The project will kick off the LEEDS 2023 year of culture with a major event to an expected audience of 20,000+.

Closing Date: 6th May 2022, 9am
Interview Date: 13th May 2022
Commitment: May 2022 to January 2023
Contract Type: Freelance
Fee: £21,600 for project (including VAT when charged)

Welcome to LEEDS 2023.

2023 will be a transformational year like no other. 12 signature events and a multitude of creative experiences are happening all over our city. From dance to design, art to architecture, poetry to pop, sculpture to sport, grassroots community theatre to performances on our world-class stages, there’s something for everyone, no matter where you live or what you like.

Leeds 2023 think culture is everywhere in the city and this is the time to shout about it. They’re working with local, national and international artists and communities to create a celebration that’s for Leeds, with Leeds and inspired by Leeds.

LEEDS 2023 will be an explosion of colour, noise and brilliance that will show the world in the city and the city to the world.

They are now looking to build our team and are on the look-out for talented people who share their passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to delivering a year of extraordinary experiences.

Purpose of the role:

• Oversee the creative production management of the ambitious project, covering multiple artistic disciplines, working with the creative directors and designers.
• Produce and deliver the operational plans for the opening event, including working with project partners, suppliers and LEEDS 2023 staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Production and Operational Management.
• Work with the opening event Creative team to ensure the artistic vision of the event is realised, including overseeing the production and procurement of, set pieces, props, special effects, technical services amongst other areas.
• Oversee the operational delivery of the opening event, through working with partners and bringing on dedicated teams or suppliers to cover Security and Stewarding, First Aid, Waste Management and Traffic Management amongst other areas.
• Work with the Senior Producer to ensure all statutory and legal requirements for the opening event are met, including, where relevant, health and safety, accessibility, licensing and planning permissions.
• Produce, share and update technical plans and documents with the creative and production teams.
• Convene and chair regular production meetings.
• Communicate with external stakeholders, attend meetings and participate in joint agency and safety advisory group meetings.
• Appoint, instruct and supervise contractors, suppliers and freelancers for the opening event as required, working within the LEEDS 2023 procurement framework.
• Manage the production and operations budget as delegated, providing regular reports to the Director of Production and Senior Producer
• Schedule and run the build, fit-up, event and de-rig for the opening event, delegating to members of the opening event production and operations team as required.

Full details at the link below.

For more information visit https://leeds2023.co.uk/get-involved/join-the-team-become-a-production-and-operations-manager-opening-event/