Project Manager - Live Event Production

Project Manager - Live Event Production Guide creative events from brief to on-site delivery, manage clients with care, and drive growth with commercial-smart, calm leadership. Join EC as our next Project Manager. Make the extraordinary, everlasting - with us. At EC, we craft extraordinary experiences that leave a lasting impression - not just for our clients, but for our people too. We blend the big ideas of a creative agency with the meticulous execution of a production company, bringing bold, imaginative events to life. We’re collaborative, down-to-earth, and serious about delivering quality - all while finding time for lightness and fun. If you’re someone who’s curious, adaptable and excited to do meaningful work with a team that’s got your back, we’d love to hear from you. About the Role EC have an opportunity for a Project Manager with experience in event production to join our team. Reporting to a senior member of the department, this role is responsible for the delivery of a broad range of events. Within this role, you will be the main client point of contact to manage production-led enquiries that encompass technical, scenic and other elements of event production. You will work with and be supported by our internal teams to take a project from initial enquiry right through to on-site delivery. You will support our Growth team in nurturing client and venue relationships by providing exceptional service that encourages repeat business. This is not a technical or scenic role, however you do need a confident understanding of production, event delivery and have a commercial mindset to steer a project and ensure our clients’ success. You will thrive here if.. You have relevant experience in the events industry, ideally with a production background. You’re cool, calm and collected. Sometimes this role requires complex stakeholder management, and you are never afraid to step in to bring a challenging conversation to a positive conclusion for all. You have either experience in event management or event production. You will need to be able to confidently talk to clients about their projects. You have good attention to detail and experience in event production. One of our values is #AlwaysExcellent, and you understand that detail matters in this world. You enjoy pitching for new business and enjoy the thrill of converting a new enquiry. You can confidently communicate with multiple stakeholders. You have experience with project financials and have an understanding of revenue, GP, and margins. You are happy to have targets around profit and conversion. You’re naturally confident and your approach to creative projects brings your client on a journey with you and the team. Sustainability matters to you. We’ve committed to our 2030 Pledge and we’ll expect you to come on that journey with us. Responsibilities Client management & event delivery Taking a lead in clients’ requirements, understanding and providing realistic solutions. Handling new enquiries, pulling together quotations and proposals for small to medium-sized events for both existing clients and new business opportunities. Attending internal pipeline meetings and proactively taking an interest in our sales pipeline and how we’re tracking against our revenue targets. Seeking opportunities to upsell and create value for our clients, not only from a Client Services perspective, but also understanding how you could incorporate other elements of our offering, like technical, scenic, florals and content. Taking a continued view of your own pipeline of events from quote through to delivery, ensuring that our processes are followed and that there is collaboration with the right teams at the right times. Briefing and collaborating with our technical, scenic, floral, creative, content and other internal teams on project requirements. Producing accurate floor plans in Vectorworks and ensuring they are up to date and filed correctly. Creating accurate schedules and collaborating with our Event Operations, Logistics and Crewing teams to ensure that your schedules are accurate. Delivering your events on budget and to schedule. Supporting other members of the team with projects as required. Commercial Ensure our budgets are competitive and commercially sound – offering excellent value to our clients, whilst meeting internal targets. Responsible for reconciliation on projects, ensuring costs are allocated in R2 and that any additional charges to the client are communicated in a timely manner to the relevant internal stakeholders Process & Governance Responsible for the generation and management of Event Safety Plans, RAMS, plans, build schedules and project packs. Ensure that in carrying out all day-to-day responsibilities, our policies and procedures and are observed. What It’s Like at EC At EC, we’re a team of doers, dreamers, and down-to-earth collaborators. We thrive on creativity, care deeply about the details, and always have each other’s backs. With hybrid working, generous time off, wellbeing support, and a culture that champions your voice, your growth, and your whole self - it’s more than just a job. It’s a place to thrive. Check out our Culture & Values Ready to Apply? If this role excites you but you’re not sure you meet every requirement, we still want to hear from you. We believe in potential and are always open to people who bring passion, integrity, and a fresh perspective. Hit “Apply” and share your CV. Need any adjustments to make the process more accessible? Just let us know - we’re happy to support you. We value original thinking and real‑world experience. While AI tools can be helpful, your application should reflect your own skills, perspective and career story. Applications that appear to rely heavily on generic or AI‑generated content may not progress if we’re unable to clearly understand your individual contribution or experience. Our Hiring Process While the steps may vary by role, here’s what you can generally expect: A short Teams call to say hello A task or survey to understand how you work A face-to-face interview with your future team A culture conversation to make sure it’s a match both ways We’ll keep you updated at every stage and do our best to make the process smooth, transparent, and welcoming. Your voice. Your growth. Your experience. #YourEC Department Project Management Role Project Manager Locations London Remote status Hybrid About EC Group We think the experience of working here should be as fun and fulfilling as those we create for our clients. We simply couldn’t do what we do without our passionate team of people who are exactly that – a team. Our diverse backgrounds and skills create a supportive, stimulating environment where everyone is pulling for each other and the work. Bound by a desire to do the right thing, we want EC to be a place where people feel they can really belong. And because they belong, they stay. The longevity of careers here is something we’re very proud of and contributes to the can’t-quite-put-your-finger-on-it feeling of togetherness we all share.