Deputy Production Manager

Ready to take the next step in your Production career at one of London's most iconic venues?

Want to join an employer recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

What's In It for You

• Grow your production career at speed
  You'll gain hands‑on experience with world‑class shows, complex builds and diverse event formats — giving you exposure that's hard to find anywhere else.
  
• Be part of the moments people never forget
  Your work directly impacts the live experience for thousands of fans every night. You'll help turn creative visions into real, unforgettable events.
• Develop management experience
  As Deputy Production Manager, you'll have the chance to lead parts of the production operation, act as Duty Manager and work closely with senior teams — perfect if you're ready for that next step.
• A supportive team that wants you to thrive
  You'll work with talented, collaborative people who'll help you learn, stretch and grow — all within a company named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• Every day is different
  From major music artists to special events, you'll experience a range of productions that will sharpen your technical skills and keep you inspired.
• Love the buzz of showtime?
  This role is made for people who enjoy the energy of live events — late nights, big builds, exciting moments and the satisfaction of seeing the arena come to life.

What We're Looking For 

You'll succeed in this role if you bring:

• Strong understanding of rigging plots and technical show requirements.
• Experience in production or technical roles within live events, venues, theatres or festivals.
• Hands-on experience working with rigging and staging.
• Confident coordination of contractors and production teams to deliver event builds on time.
• The flexibility to work varied hours — including evenings, late nights and weekends — to support major events.

Why Join Us? 

At AEG, we're passionate about creating moments that matter — for our guests, our partners and our people. When you join the Production team at The O2, you'll be part of a supportive, energised and talented group with plenty of room to grow and develop your skills. 

Where: You'll be based at The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX.  You'll need to be able to work 5 days out of 7 on a rota, this includes working late nights for load outs/ins and weekends.

We'll give you a thorough induction on how we work at AEG. Our induction and onboarding programme is a great way to meet other new starters and to learn about our culture and values. We will give you training in our systems, policies, and procedures so that you'll be set up for success. From the moment new employees join us, they're welcomed with open arms and a plethora of exciting perks. Not only can they choose tickets to shows and to climb The O2, but we also ensure that our employees are continuously engaged and rewarded throughout their journey with us.

About AEG

Want to find out why our employees love working at AEG? Click here: https://aegeurope.com/life-at-aeg/

AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing. We go the extra mile, for our customers and each other, every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all perspectives. We support and bring out the best in each other. We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please make us aware.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That's why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you're wondering whether you meet every single requirement – don't hold back. If you've got most of what we're looking for and you're passionate about what we do, we'd love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams – and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We welcome applications from all employees, once you have passed onboarding. You must let your manager know before applying.

Why not check out our hints and tips on how to make your application Best in Class here  

But if this role isn't for you, what about Starfinders?

If you know someone you think would be perfect for the role, please ask them to apply online through our external careers site: https://aegeurope.earcu.com/jobs/ and mention your name in their application form (only one employee name per application). 

If they are successful in securing a role and pass their onboarding period, you may be eligible for a Starfinders bonus!