About the opportunity:
We are the internal recruitment partner for a well-established business creating bespoke exhibition stands for events across the UK and internationally. With a strong and growing pipeline of projects, they are now seeking an experienced Head of Production to lead their production function at their site near Peterborough.
This is a senior leadership position within the business, responsible for overseeing end-to-end production operations, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. The role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, develop teams, and implement continuous improvements across the production lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and overseeing all production operations, including workshop, build, and logistical planning functions.
- Developing and implementing production strategies to improve efficiency, scalability, and output quality.
- Managing the day-to-day running of the production department, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Leading, mentoring, and developing a multi-disciplinary team, including line management responsibilities and performance development.
- Planning, scheduling, and coordinating multiple concurrent projects across the UK and abroad.
- Allocating labour and resources effectively to maximise productivity and ensure delivery deadlines are met.
- Driving high standards of quality, organisation, health & safety, and operational excellence across all production activities.
- Collaborating closely with Sales, Design, Print, and Operations teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Overseeing logistics planning, including transport, fleet management, and the coordination of specialist equipment for installations.
- Supporting and overseeing site installations, breakdowns, and client handovers when required.
- Monitoring production performance, reporting on KPIs, and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Implementing best practices, new processes, and innovative build methods to enhance efficiency and output
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a senior production leadership role within a workshop, manufacturing, or production environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
- Background in carpentry, joinery, fabrication, or a similar hands-on trade is highly advantageous.
- Experience within the exhibition, events, shopfitting, or display build industry is highly desirable.
- Demonstrable experience managing complex, multi-project production environments under tight deadlines.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance quality, cost, and timelines.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with a strategic approach to production management.
- Experience coordinating logistics, transport, and operational resources.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all business levels.
- Flexible approach to working hours and travel, in line with project requirements.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
- 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Pension contributions.
- Life insurance.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing, well-respected exhibition build business.
Skills Required
- Proven experience in a senior production leadership role within a workshop, manufacturing, or production environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience building and developing high-performing teams.
- Background in carpentry, joinery, fabrication, or a similar hands-on trade.
- Experience within the exhibition, events, shopfitting, or display build industry.
- Demonstrable experience managing complex, multi-project production environments under tight deadlines.
- Strong commercial awareness with ability to balance quality, cost, and timelines.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, with a strategic approach to production management.
- Experience coordinating logistics, transport, and operational resources (including fleet and specialist equipment).
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all business levels.
- Flexible approach to working hours and travel in line with project requirements.
What We Do
Vero HR is a UK-based HR outsourcing firm that provides a configurable, scalable blend of expert advice, services, and technology to help organizations manage their people. They offer a comprehensive suite of solutions, including payroll, recruitment, HR technology, and employment law, acting as an extension of their clients' teams to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and drive performance across various sectors, from SMEs to established enterprises.
