Assistant Production Manager

Are you looking to develop your career in live events technical production?

Want to work for a company named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

As our Assistant Production Manager at AEG Presents' brand-new venue, Watford Colosseum, you'll be right at the heart of the action—supporting the Production Manager to deliver world-class events. From load-ins to load-outs, you'll oversee all the technical aspects of live shows, help manage our backstage operations, and ensure the venue is always show-ready, safe, and running smoothly.

Whether it's advancing shows on non-event days or jumping into technical roles during a gig, this is a hands-on opportunity to be part of an exciting new chapter in live entertainment.

What You'll Be Doing 

Show Production & Technical Support

• Support (and step in for) the Production Manager in overseeing the technical delivery of all events from load-in to load-out
• Operate and maintain in-house technical equipment and venue fixtures
• Act as a key point of contact for all technical queries from incoming productions
• Ensure production elements like staging, seating, and barriers are set and cleared as per show advances
• Cover technical show positions as part of your regular duties
• Ensure all technical specs and event information are accurate, shared, and up to date

Venue Preparation & Maintenance

• Keep the stage and backstage areas clean, tidy and fully functional in line with Health & Safety guidelines
• Lead a preventative maintenance programme, booking suppliers and checking all venue technical equipment is in working order
• Regularly check and update the venue asset list
• Maintain a safe working environment at all times, taking immediate action where needed

Event Coordination & Compliance

• Advance shows with incoming production teams and attend safety briefings with promoter reps and tour managers
• Book riggers, crew, seating teams, and additional equipment as needed
• Manage on-site activity to ensure events run on time and comply with licensing and venue policies
• Coordinate technical logistics, ensuring minimal noise disruption during load-outs and readiness for the next event

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a technical production role within music, theatre or live events
• Sound knowledge of lighting, sound, video, SFX, staging, rigging, and health & safety practices
• Ability to manage production budgets and costs
• Strong understanding of power distribution and venue infrastructure
• Familiarity with industry suppliers and contacts
• Excellent IT skills – confident using MS Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook
• A committed, flexible team player who thrives in fast-paced live environments

Ready to join us in writing the next chapter of Watford Colosseum's story? If you're looking to make your mark in live entertainment and work at a venue that will host tomorrow's legendary performances, we want to hear from you.

Please read the job description below to see full details of the role.

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 a free show and to climb The O2, but we also ensure that our employees are continuously engaged and rewarded throughout their journey with us.

Where: You'll be based at the venue in Watford. You will need to be available to work evenings and weekends at events.

When: This role will start in September 2025.

So why apply?

 Find out why our employees love working 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.