Production Manager

Production Manager

The University of Salford is now looking for a dedicated Production Manager to join the technical team in New Adelphi.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about the seamless execution of live performances/events, a keen interest in the creative arts, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills when collaborating with students, staff and external companies. 

If you thrive in a dynamic, artistic environment and are eager to contribute to the success of our diverse range of projects, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for live events, productions, and projects within the School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology.
• Coordinate and deliver support for a diverse range of events, both on-campus and externally.
• Collaborate closely with the Theatre’s Technical and Events Teams, to ensure successful planning and execution.
• Oversee the production management of touring student work, contributing significantly to the School's artistic program.
• Manage the deployment of a large stock of technical resources across various spaces, balancing the needs of students, colleagues, and external clients.

A bit about the School of Arts, Media and Creative Technologies

We are one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the north-west. We pride ourselves on the specialist programmes we offer which benefit from close relationships with industry. A hub of creativity and innovation, our programmes encompass music, dance, design, media, English and performing arts.

Our Arts, Media and Communications Centre delivers research into and across arts, humanities and social sciences. Our research anticipates and supports the needs of our media industry neighbours, such as ITV, BBC and Dock 10, developing high impact technologies.

Our £50million new Adelphi building is home to the next generation of forward-thinking artists, designers, performers, educators, fashion icons, pop-stars, dancers and musicians.

We have a dedicated campus at the heart of MediaCity, one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.

We are proud to be a School that nurtures creativity, values talent, and provides a collaborative space in which our colleagues, students and partners can thrive.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave - plus the option to buy additional days.

Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and hybrid working, subject to business requirements.

Professional development - a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Our community – there’s a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives.

The perks!MySalford, our online employee portal, offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Wellbeing – your wellbeing is our priority. We have a wide range of dedicated services and facilities to support your mental and physical health.