Workshop Manager

Description

Working closely with the Head of Scenic, production teams, designers, and project managers, you will be responsible for overseeing workshop resources, schedules, and outputs, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

• Coordinate with design, production, and AV teams to ensure seamless integration
• Support continuous improvement across build methods, efficiencies, and standards
• Manage day-to-day operations of the scenic workshop, including workflow planning and resource allocation
• Ensure quality control, health & safety compliance, and best-practice workshop processes
• Manage workshop staff, freelancers, and suppliers as required
• Maintain equipment, materials, and workshop facilities

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to lead and coordinate workshop operations within our scenic department. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient, safe, and high-quality delivery of scenic builds across a diverse and demanding project portfolio.

• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
• Deep understanding of scenic fabrication techniques and materials
• Proven experience managing a workshop within scenic, set build, exhibition, or event production environments

Benefits

Salary: Circa £45,000

This is a genuinely unique time to join the business, with significant opportunity for growth, scale, and international collaboration.

• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays (30 days total)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• An additional day’s holiday for each year of service (up to 30 days plus bank holidays)
• Health insurance package
• Electric Vehicle scheme

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance