Production Assistant

Job Summary:Company: Cuffe and TaylorDepartment: Cuffe and Taylor OperationsLocation: Preston, Lancashire or Farringdon, London and on site at festivals.Reports to: Senior Event ManagerWorking Hours: Full time working hours plus some evening / weekend working at eventsContract type: Fixed term contract until Sept 2024Role DescriptionThe focus of the role will be to provide administration support to the operations and production team for the summer festivals and indoor shows. The aim of the role includes production equipment procurement, staffing schedules including local crew and riggers.Cuffe & Taylor operates Lytham Festival, Live at The Piece Hall , Scarborough Open Air Theatre, Summer Sessions, Cardiff Castle, Lincoln Castle and many other sites. Cuffe & Taylor also Produce and Promoter over 1,500 theatrical shows across the UK and Internationally each year and project manage a major London attraction.What it’s like to work in the TeamThe Cuffe and Taylor team are a group of driven individuals with the ability to deliver large scale stadium tours, multi night festivals and many theatre tours running throughout the year all hosting artist such as Rod Stewart, Kylie, Noel Gallagher, Little Mix to name only a few.We have a fun atmosphere within the team, which helps us maintain an open, approachable department, which can partner and build genuinely authentic and valuable relationships with our employees and leaders. We are committed to working as a team and so support each other to achieve wins as a team.’Who you areCompetencies / Skills / Knowledge / ExperienceExcellent attention to detailAdvanced knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Outlook.Highly motivated and dynamic – ability to work deadlines and achieve targets in a time conscious mannerExperience in working in a busy working environmentExperience in the events industry is helpful.Excellent communication skills.Ability to prioritise and met deadlines.Analytical skills.What the role includesRegular liaison and progress reports to the operations team and operations director.Assisting with production advancesEnsuring all riders are collated and actioned.Assisting with budget preparation and updating on an ongoing basis as delegatedCreating cost comparisons and reviewing specs and quotesNegotiating and agreeing best prices and ratesCreating show and production schedules, ensuring they are up to date throughout the planning and delivery process.Creating local crew and rigging schedulesProducing day sheetsCollating all contractors’ documentsCommunicating all production requirements to the relevant departmentsKeeping hotel bookings up to dateCollating catering requirements andEnsuring all documents are filed correctly.Organising the set up and delivery of all kit to the production, operations and promoter officeReconciliation of missing equipment, damaged vehicles, and post show reports.Work on site at events and festivals as required, including weekends and evenings.Organising and collecting all production and contractor debriefs.Any other reasonable ad hoc duties.Equal OpportunitiesWe are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.The CompanyCuffe and Taylor is part of Live Nation Entertainment which is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, LN Media and Artist Nation Management.#CuffeandTaylorAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 18th March. We reserve the right to close applications at anytime so encourage early application.