Event Production Manager
Camp Kindling & Camp Wildfire
The Role
We're looking for an experienced Event Production Manager to lead delivery across Camp Kindling and Camp Wildfire 2026.
You'll take a central role in coordinating suppliers, managing onsite teams and ensuring the event runs safely, smoothly and on schedule.
This is a practical, hands-on role that requires strong organisation, clear communication and the ability to stay calm and make good decisions under pressure.
Key Information
- Rates: £300/day onsite | £220/day pre-production (flexible depending on experience)
- Onsite dates: Approx. 21 days between 17 August – 10 September 2026
- Pre-production: Approx. 5–10 days between 25 May – 16 August 2026
- Location: Woodland site near Sevenoaks, Kent
- Accommodation & catering: Provided onsite
- Application deadline: Midnight, 20 May 2026
What you'll be responsible for
Pre-production
- Developing and owning production schedules and delivery plans
- Coordinating suppliers and aligning timelines, access and requirements
- Supporting site planning, infrastructure and logistics
- Updating Event Safety Management Plans
- Identifying risks and building contingency plans
Onsite delivery
- Leading build, live event and break phases against a tight schedule
- Acting as the central point of coordination across suppliers, crew and team
- Leading the production team, including Coordinators, and reporting into the Festival Director
- Running daily briefings and production meetings
Supplier & infrastructure management
- Acting as the main point of contact for key infrastructure and production suppliers (power, water, toilets, staging, waste, cleaning, sound, lighting, structures, wifi)
- Ensuring suppliers deliver to agreed plans, specifications and timelines
- Coordinating between suppliers where dependencies exist
- Troubleshooting issues in real time and driving practical solutions
Operations & safety
- Working with Event Control and Safety teams to manage live issues
- Monitoring site activity, crowd movement and facilities
- Ensuring delivery aligns with safety plans and compliance requirements
- Making clear, confident decisions in time-sensitive situations
You'll be a great fit if you…
- Have strong experience delivering outdoor events or festivals
- Are confident managing teams and multiple suppliers
- Stay calm and clear-headed under pressure
- Take a proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Work collaboratively and bring a low-ego approach
- Take a practical, can-do approach and are happy to step in and support the wider team during busy periods
- Are highly organised and reliable
Desirable experience
- Experience managing infrastructure suppliers
- Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH)
- First Aid certification
- Plant tickets / machinery experience
- Full driving licence
About us
Wildkind is the team behind Camp Kindling and Camp Wildfire. We're a small, hands-on team delivering ambitious events in a woodland setting.
We're looking for someone who is professional, practical and easy to work with, as well as highly capable.
How to apply
Please send a short cover note outlining your relevant experience, along with your CV.
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