Scenic Operations Manager
CV-LibraryBeckenham, Greater LondonpermanentPosted: 17 June 2026
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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
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