Production Manager – Competitive Salary – Bristol

Want to see your work come to life at the UK’s biggest festivals and events? Ready to lead exciting builds from sketch to showtime?

Join We Are Magic Number, a Bristol-based creative production agency delivering standout campaigns and unforgettable experiences nationwide. We’re on the lookout for a hands-on, energetic Production Manager to help bring our ambitious projects to life.

The Benefits

This isn’t your average desk job. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Paid overtime on event days
• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 2-week Christmas shutdown (not taken from your allowance)
• Per diems when you’re on-site
• Access to the UK’s best festivals and events
• £15 monthly gym membership contribution
• Regular socials and a big end-of-season party
• Supportive, friendly team and room to grow

The Role

You’ll work closely with our Senior Production Manager to plan, manage and deliver campaign builds that wow our clients. You’ll be involved from start to finish—briefing suppliers, managing crews, juggling budgets, and making sure every deadline is hit.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the build process – Take the lead on making creative ideas a reality, from early sketches to on-site execution
• Work with great people – Collaborate with campaign managers and directors to shape unique builds
• Keep things running smoothly – Coordinate suppliers and schedules across multiple campaigns
• Take control of the budget – Make sure every penny is well spent and nothing’s left to chance
• Be on the ground – Lead on-site teams, troubleshoot in real-time, and make sure everything’s safe and on point

About Our Company

We’re a tight-knit team based in Bristol, working out of our HQ and warehouse spaces. We live and breathe creativity and production, delivering brand activations that turn heads and leave lasting memories. Whether it’s building a bar in a field or creating something bold for the high street, we make it happen.

Locations:

The Magic Hub (Warehouse): Fernhurst Road, BS5 7FG

HQ: Pritchard Street, BS2 8RH

The Person

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has 3+ years of live event production experience
• Knows the ins and outs of event tech—sound, lighting, rigging, and all that good stuff
• Is super organised, a clear communicator, and calm under pressure
• Doesn’t mind being away from home when needed
• Has a full UK driving licence

What’s Next?

Think you’d be a great fit? Send over your CV and let’s chat about what we can build together.

Contact information

Lucy Hodgson