Production Coordinator - Events & Festivals

A London-based events and festivals production company is looking for a Production Coordinator to support the delivery of live events across the UK. This is a hybrid role suited to someone with 1-2 years of events experience who wants to build a career in production.
Here's what you'll be doing:Supporting Production Managers with the planning and delivery of festivals, outdoor events and experiential activationsCollating supplier quotes, safety documentation, training certificates and insurance paperwork ahead of eventsResearching new event spaces and venues, building a database of options and approaching landlords about site availabilityHelping prepare creative pitch decks and presentation materials for client meetingsMaintaining project administration including contact reports, schedules and diary management for the production teamAssisting with on-site coordination during live events, covering accreditation, site office, supplier check-ins and general production supportUpdating social media channels with project content and writing post-event case studiesManaging the accreditation process before and during events, tracking site inventory and logging equipment in and outSupporting budget tracking, expense reconciliation and basic financial administration for projectsHere are the skills you'll need:Some experience in events, festivals or live production, even if gained through internships or freelance workStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks across different projectsConfident written communication, able to draft emails, reports and case studies without heavy editingProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPointComfortable working on-site at events in varied conditions and flexible hoursA genuine interest in the events and festival industry, with awareness of current trendsProactive attitude, willing to get stuck in and solve problems rather than wait for instructionsKey perks and benefits:Hybrid working with office, home and on-site days throughout the yearHands-on experience across a range of festivals and live eventsDirect exposure to client work and supplier management from an early stageMentoring and development from experienced Production ManagersA creative, energetic team environment where ideas are genuinely welcomedWhy pursue a career in events production?Starting in events coordination gives you a front-row seat to how large-scale productions actually work. You learn supplier management, budgeting, site logistics and client communication all within your first couple of years. It is one of the few industries where your work has a visible, tangible outcome, and the skills you build transfer across the entire live events and entertainment sector.