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Festival Production Coordinator, Deer Shed Festival

  •  Yorkshire
  •  Â£25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes November 26, 2024
  •  Harriet McBain
  •  info@deershedfestival.com
  • #Festival

Description

Job Summary

As the Festival Production Co-ordinator, you will work closely with the Festival Directors, particularly the Head of Production and Head of Operations, to ensure the smooth running of the event. You will oversee key logistical aspects, and play a vital role both in the office and on-site.

Job Description

We're on the lookout for a full-time Festival Production Co-ordinator, to join Deer Shed between February - August 2025. The role will be based at our HQ offices (near Thirsk, North Yorkshire)

We are a small team, looking for someone to make a big difference! If this is you, then read on...

Key information:

Contract Duration: Full-time, 7 months (1st February - 31st August 2025)
Holiday: 17 days (including bank holidays)
Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE)

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire This is not a hybrid role, you will be based in the Deer Shed Office 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Staff and Volunteer Management
  2. Contractor & Supplier Liaison:
  3. Production Coordination
  4. Office Support:
  5. On-Site Responsibilities:
  6. Budget and Finance Support:
  7. Database Management

Job Requirements

Key Skills and Qualities:

Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously in a time-sensitive environment.

Communication: Strong communication skills, with confidence in directing teams and liaising with a range of stakeholders (crew, vendors, artists).

Problem-Solving: Ability to think quickly and solve production issues on-site.

Budget Awareness: Basic understanding of financial management, cost control, and working within allocated budgets.

Attention to Detail: Precision in coordinating production logistics, staffing, and resource management.

Flexibility: Willingness to work outside standard office hours during the lead-up to and during the festival.

Clean driving licence: Ability to drive to rural office location.

This role is ideal for someone early in their production career who is eager to gain experience in large-scale event management and technical production.

Job Responsibilities

Read the full job description here:

https://www.deershedfestival.com/wearehiring.aspx

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How to Apply

Please send us your CV and a cover letter, directly addressing how you fit the criteria, to [email protected] before Tuesday 26th November at 5pm.

Interviews will be in-person, at our Yorkshire offices, on Tuesday 10th December

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