Head of Projects

Head of Projects - Live Events & Production

A leading player in the live events and production industry is seeking a Head of Projects to lead and manage their growing Project Management, Rigging, and Inspections teams. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, client engagement, and commercial performance across a dynamic portfolio of live event projects.

• Lead and manage the delivery of all production projects within the Project Management and Inspections teams, ensuring profitability and efficiency.
• Provide leadership, strategic direction, and day-to-day oversight of staff across technical and production disciplines.
• Maintain and develop strong relationships with clients, venues, and key industry stakeholders.

• Provide line management and assign tasks across the project delivery teams.
• Monitor team performance and resource utilisation to drive cost-effective outcomes.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and appraisal of freelance and full-time crew.
• Ensure all active quotes are followed up and tracked effectively to maximise conversion rates.
• Approve and guide quotations and tenders for projects, including commercial input and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with the finance team to support timely and accurate invoicing.
• Report regularly to senior leadership on project status, pipeline activity, and client engagement.

• Cultivate and grow relationships with existing and prospective clients, venues, and other partners.
• Attend site visits, production meetings, and industry events to support business visibility and delivery excellence.
• Generate and qualify new business leads through networking, market insights, and personal industry connections.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify new revenue opportunities.
• Contribute to annual revenue forecasting and budgeting activity.
• Support negotiations and ensure services are delivered to a high standard and within agreed margins.

• Proven ability to manage and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in margin management and cost control.
• Working knowledge of live event rigging, technical production, and industry terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in proposals and presentations.
• Proficient in using spreadsheets and project tracking systems to monitor financial performance.

• Background in Project, Account, or Operations Management within the live events industry.
• Familiarity with health & safety compliance specific to events and production.
• Experience in leading sales strategies or coordinating sales programmes.