Our team’s expertise, bravery and ‘big-thinking’ is integral to our approaches at The Fair, but it’s our combination of ambition, creativity, fun and flair that really sets us apart.
If you think you’d be a great fit for our team, take a look at our vacancies below or drop us an email at wo********@we*****.london to be added to our talent pool. We’d love to hear from you and – who knows – you might just be what we’re looking for in our growing family.
We’re committed to the accessibility, equality, and diversity in both our services and our team, and encourage people from all abilities and backgrounds to apply.
If there aren’t any vacancies available, be sure to check out the mentoring and freelancing tabs below, as well as EventMasters – the online learning platform changing offering a wide range of courses for those looking to progress in festivals and live events.
Organisation: The Fair (part of We Group)
Location: Hoxton, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
The Fair is an independent live event production agency based in East London, specialising in festivals and large-scale events. We have been producing live events for 20 years, and we work with some of the most exciting independent festival promoters across the UK to produce festivals from 5,000 – 30,000 capacity in sports, activities, wellness, live and electronic music.
We deliver everything from venue-finding and site design to council liaison, procurement and on-site production management. From full production of camping festivals to health and safety consulting and placemaking events, our full-time team helps to deliver some of the most thriving live events across the UK and abroad all year round. We’re always building our festival portfolio and working with our clients to grow their events.
The Fair is part of the WeGroup, which includes sister agencies We Are Placemaking and OPS, both of which work closely with The Fair.
Working at The Fair
At The Fair, we strive to produce the best possible experiences for the people we work with. Our team’s expertise, bravery and ‘big-thinking’ is integral to our approach, but it’s our combination of ambition, creativity, fun and flair that really sets us apart.
Our team is our most valuable asset – we are a family, and we work hard to support each other’s development. As a member of The Fair family, you will be supported with regular Personal and Professional Development plans, team workshops and training, and access to the Future Learn training platform. We strive to grow and we want our team to grow with us.
During autumn/winter the team carry out planning for festivals and attend industry events and networking, and during festival season they’re onsite as part of the production crew; building, delivering and derigging live events.
Benefits:
Senior Production Manager – Festivals
(Pathway to Head of Production)
Organisation: The Fair
Location: Hoxton, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Reporting to: Senior Production Director
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager – Festivals to join our in-house production team and lead the delivery of major projects across our growing festival portfolio.
This is a senior, hands-on role for someone with extensive experience delivering large-scale outdoor events who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will lead the planning and delivery of complex festival projects, support the development of Production Managers and Coordinators across the team, and play a key role in maintaining the high operational standards that The Fair is known for.
Working closely with the Senior Production Director and wider leadership team, you will help shape how our festivals are delivered as the company continues to grow.
For the right candidate, this role offers a pathway to developing into a Head of Production role, taking on increasing responsibility for team leadership, operational strategy and the future development of The Fair’s festival portfolio.
Depending on project scale and team capacity, you will act as Senior Production Manager or Production Manager on key festivals, overseeing projects from early planning and site design through to build, live event delivery and de-rig.
We welcome applications from experienced Production Managers looking to transition into a senior in-house role while continuing to lead complex festival projects.
The role is based in Hoxton, London, with a requirement to work away from home for extended periods during festival season. Due to the nature of the role and frequent in-person collaboration with the production team and suppliers, applicants must be based in London or within a commutable distance of our Hoxton office.
This role would suit someone who:
Lead the delivery of major festivals and events
Act as Senior Production Manager or Production Manager on key projects across The Fair’s festival portfolio, overseeing planning, site design, supplier coordination and on-site delivery.
Support the development of the production team
Work alongside the Senior Production Director to support Production Managers and Coordinators across projects, sharing expertise, mentoring team members and helping to maintain high operational standards.
Drive operational excellence
Ensure festivals are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest operational standard through strong planning, supplier management and risk management.
Contribute to the future growth of the department
Support the development of production systems, team processes and operational frameworks as The Fair continues to expand its festival portfolio.
Production Leadership
• Lead the planning and delivery of major festival and event projects
• Provide senior operational guidance and technical expertise across productions
• Work closely with the Operations Director and Senior Production Director on strategic planning for festivals
• Maintain high standards of operational planning, safety compliance and production delivery
• Support innovative production solutions and efficient infrastructure planning
Team Leadership & Development
• Support Production Managers and Coordinators across multiple projects
• Mentor junior team members and share operational knowledge
• Assist with project allocation and workload planning across the team
• Help maintain a collaborative and supportive team culture
Project Oversight
• Review production schedules, site layouts and operational planning across projects
• Support complex production challenges and risk management
• Work alongside the Operations Team (We Are OPS) to maintain high standards of operational documentation and planning
Client & Project Management
• Manage key client relationships across festival projects
• Attend client meetings and represent The Fair at a senior level where required
• Ensure client expectations are managed effectively throughout the project lifecycle
• Lead project debriefs and contribute to continuous improvement
Financial Management
• Manage production budgets across your projects
• Lead supplier procurement and negotiations
• Support the Senior Production Director with tracking project costs and ensuring financial reporting is accurate
• Support the Senior Production Director with cost control and project profitability
Festival Delivery
• Lead major projects from early planning through to live event delivery
• Provide senior on-site leadership during build, live and break periods
• Lead post-event debriefs and operational reviews
Person Specification
Essential
• Extensive experience delivering large-scale outdoor festivals or live events (10,000+ capacity preferred)
• Proven experience leading complex event productions from concept through to live delivery
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior Production Managers or Coordinators
• Strong supplier and contractor management across large multi-supplier event environments
• Excellent operational planning, budgeting and risk management experience
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Full clean driver’s licence
• Technical production experience
• Proficiency in creating 2D CAD drawings
Desirable
• Experience working with local authorities, licensing teams and SAG where required
• Crowd Safety Management, NEBOSH or similar qualifications
• Experience delivering large multi-day festivals
The Fair is an independent live event production agency based in East London, specialising in festivals and large-scale events. We have been producing live events for over 20 years, working with some of the most exciting independent festival promoters across the UK to deliver festivals from 5,000–30,000 capacity across music, sports, activities and cultural events.
Our team has delivered festivals and large-scale events including Eastern Electrics, Wasing on the Mount, Labyrinth on The Thames, and major estate events for clients such as Grosvenor and London Heritage Quarter.
We deliver everything from venue-finding and site design to council liaison, procurement, and on-site production management, helping clients bring ambitious live events to life across the UK and internationally.
The Fair is part of We Group, alongside sister agencies Placemaking and OPS, both of which work closely with The Fair to deliver large-scale cultural events, public activations and festival operations.
At The Fair, we strive to produce the best possible experiences for the people we work with. Our team’s expertise, bravery and big-picture thinking are integral to our approach, but it’s our mix of ambition, creativity, fun and flair that really sets us apart.
Our team is our most valuable asset – we are a family, and we work hard to support each other’s development. As a member of The Fair family, you will be supported with regular personal and professional development plans, team workshops and training, and access to the Future Learn training platform.
During autumn and winter, the team plans festivals and attends industry events and networking. During festival season, they’re onsite as part of the production crew: building, delivering, and de-rigging live events.
Benefits
• Hybrid working options (2 days per week from home, flexible hours)
• Holiday pay (additional holiday with years served) + birthday off with pay
• Health Shield membership (to claim back medical expenses)
• Option to join company share scheme after 3 years’ service
• Company Cycle Scheme
• Discounted in-office gym membership
• Ongoing personal and professional development
• Access to workshops, training, and industry events
• Attendance at our portfolio of festivals and events
Please apply by sending your CV and/or a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification to wo********@we*****.london with the subject title ‘Production Manager – The Fair application’
Successful candidates will be invited for a 15-minute phone call to assess suitability for the role, followed by a 30-minute interview in person or via Zoom.
If you would like to speak with somebody about the application process before applying, please email or call us on 020 8068 5232. Applications via video or audio file will also be accepted and will be treated with equal consideration – please outline how you meet the personal specification in your recording.
We will try our best to respond to every applicant including those who are not invited for an interview, and we will try to give helpful feedback (this may not always be possible due to the volume of applicants).
We strive to create the best possible experiences for everyone, and for everyone to feel valued and included. Our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our family – they are the magic behind the machine.
We are committed to equal opportunities and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marriage, caring responsibilities, or pregnancy and maternity.
We welcome applications from deaf and disabled people. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply for the position or attend an interview, please let us know.
Organisation: The Fair
Location: Hoxton, London
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs per week
Salary: £27,000 – £31,000
Reporting to: Senior Production Manager
We’re looking for a Production Coordinator to join our in-house production team and support the delivery of projects across our growing festival portfolio.
This is a hands-on role for someone with experience in festival or live event production who is looking to develop their career within a collaborative and fast-paced environment. You will support Production Managers across multiple projects, contributing to planning, coordination and on-site delivery.
Working closely with the wider production team, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely and to a high operational standard.
The role is based in Hoxton, London, with a requirement to work away from home for extended periods during festival season. Due to the nature of the role and frequent in-person collaboration with the production team and suppliers, applicants must be based in London or within a commutable distance of our Hoxton office.
This role would suit someone who:
Has experience working in festival or live event production
Is looking to develop their career within an in-house production team
Enjoys both planning and hands-on event delivery
Is highly organised and detail-oriented
Thrives in a collaborative, creative and fast-paced environment
Support Production Managers across festival projects from planning through to delivery
Advance
On-Site Delivery
General & Company Support
Essential
Desirable
The Fair is an independent live event production agency based in East London, specialising in festivals and large-scale events. We have been producing live events for over 20 years, working with some of the most exciting independent festival promoters across the UK to deliver festivals from 5,000–30,000 capacity across music, sports, activities and cultural events.
Our team has delivered festivals and large-scale events including Eastern Electrics, Boiler Room, Wasing on the Mount, Labyrinth on The Thames, and major estate events for clients such as Grosvenor and London Heritage Quarter.
We deliver everything from venue-finding and site design to council liaison, procurement, and on-site production management, helping clients bring ambitious live events to life across the UK and internationally.
The Fair is part of WeGroup, alongside sister agencies Placemaking and OPS, both of which work closely with The Fair to deliver large-scale cultural events, public activations and festival operations.
At The Fair, we strive to produce the best possible experiences for the people we work with. Our team’s expertise, bravery and big-picture thinking are integral to our approach, but it’s our mix of ambition, creativity, fun and flair that really sets us apart.
Our team is our most valuable asset – we are a family, and we work hard to support each other’s development. As a member of The Fair family, you will be supported with regular personal and professional development plans, team workshops and training, and access to the Future Learn training platform.
During autumn and winter, the team plans festivals and attends industry events and networking. During festival season, they’re onsite as part of the production crew: building, delivering, and de-rigging live events.
Benefits
Hybrid working options (2 days per week from home, flexible hours)
Holiday pay (additional holiday with years served) + birthday off with pay
Health Shield membership (to claim back medical expenses)
Option to join company share scheme after 3 years’ service
Company Cycle Scheme
Discounted in-office gym membership
Ongoing personal and professional development
Access to workshops, training, and industry events
Attendance at our portfolio of festivals and events
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will take place as suitable candidates apply, so early applications are encouraged.
Please apply by sending your CV and/or cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification to:
Subject line: Production Coordinator – The Fair application
Successful candidates will be invited for a short phone call to assess suitability, followed by a longer interview in person.
Applications via video or audio file will also be accepted and treated with equal consideration.
We strive to create the best possible experiences for everyone, and for everyone to feel valued and included. Our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our family – they are the magic behind the machine.
We are committed to equal opportunities and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marriage, caring responsibilities, or pregnancy and maternity.
We welcome applications from deaf and disabled people. If you require reasonable adjustments to apply for the position or attend an interview, please let us know.
We are not actively recruiting at the moment, but we are always interested in speaking to people who would like to work with us. If that is you, please email your CV, covering letter and any other info about yourself to wo********@we**********.com
Organisation: The Fair
Location: Hackney, London / Hybrid
Hours: Full-time 40hrs per week
Salary: £35,000 – £38,500 per annum
Reporting to: Jan Rankou (Operations Account Director)
Role: Event Health & Safety Manager
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven NEBOSH (or equivalent) qualified applicant with a clear passion for Event Health and Safety to join our in-house team. The role will suit an applicant who is looking for a full-time permanent position, or a freelancer looking for a longer full-time/part-time contract role. The role will suit someone with at least two – three years’ experience working in the live events industry with experience gained onsite at outdoor events and festivals.
The role is primarily based in Hoxton, London and has a good split of office and on-site work. There will be a requirement to work away from home regularly during the week and at weekends (occasionally abroad), particularly over the summer period from May – September. Due to the ongoing situation regarding train travel and disruption, the candidate will need to be based in London, avoiding the need to commute long distances.
Responsibilities:
At least one of the following minimum qualifications are crucial:
Essential Requirements (Skills)
Desirable
The closing date for applications is 09/06/2025 and initial interviews will take place in the week of 16/06/2025.
Please apply by sending your CV and/or a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification to wo********@we*****.london with subject title ‘OPS Health & Safety Manager’.
Successful candidates will be invited for a 15-minute phone call to assess suitability for the role, followed by a 30-minute interview in person or via Teams. There may be a requirement for a final, in person interview with the C.E.O/C.O.O.
If you would like to speak with somebody about the application process before applying, please email or call us on 0203 916 6310. Applications via video or audio file will also be accepted and will be treated with equal consideration – please outline how you meet the personal specification in your recording.
We will try our best to respond to every applicant including those who are not invited for an interview, and we will try to give helpful feedback (this may not always be possible due to the volume of applicants).
We strive to create the best possible experiences for everyone, and for everyone to be valued and included. Our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our family – they are the magic behind the machine.
We are committed to equality of opportunities and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marriage, caring responsibilities, or pregnancy and maternity.
We welcome applications from deaf and disabled people. Do you require reasonable adjustments to apply for the position or attend the interview? Please let us know by calling 0203 916 6310 or emailing wo********@we*****.london
We are not actively recruiting for this role at the moment. Please keep an eye on our website and LinkedIn page for future opportunities.
We are always interested in speaking to people who would like to work with us. If that is you, please email your CV, covering letter and any other info about yourself to wo********@we*****.london
Organisation: The Fair (part of We Group)
Location: Hackney, London / Hybrid
Hours: Full-time 40hrs per week
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per annum
The Fair is an independent live event production agency based in East London, specialising in festivals and large-scale events. We have been producing live events for 20 years, and we work with some of the most exciting independent festival promoters across the UK to produce festivals from 5,000 – 30,000 capacity in sports, activities, wellness, live and electronic music.
We deliver everything from venue-finding and site design to council liaison, procurement and on-site production management. From full production to health and safety consulting, our full-time team helps to deliver some of the most thriving live events across the UK and abroad all year round. We’re always building our festival portfolio and working with our clients to grow their events.
The Fair is part of the WeGroup, which includes sister agencies We Are Placemaking and OPS, both of which work closely with The Fair.
Working at The Fair
At The Fair, we strive to produce the best possible experiences for the people we work with. Our team’s expertise, bravery and ‘big-thinking’ is integral to our approach, but it’s our combination of ambition, creativity, fun and flair that really sets us apart.
Our team is our most valuable asset – we are a family, and we work hard to support each other’s development. As a member of The Fair family, you will be supported with regular Personal and Professional Development plans, team workshops and training, and access to the Future Learn training platform. We strive to grow and we want our team to grow with us.
During autumn/winter the team carry out planning for festivals and attend industry events and networking, and during festival season they’re onsite as part of the production crew; building, delivering and derigging live events.
Benefits:
Reporting to: Account Director
Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven applicant with a clear passion for Event Health and Safety to join our in-house team. The role will suit someone with at least two – three years’ experience working in the live events industry with experience gained onsite at outdoor events and festivals. Or someone who is new to Health & Safety but has plenty of onsite experience and confidence gained working in the live events sector.
The role is primarily based in Hoxton, London and has a good split of office and on-site work. There will be a requirement to work away from home regularly during the week and at weekends (occasionally abroad), particularly over the summer period from end of May – mid September. Due to the current situation regarding train travel and disruption, the candidate will ideally be based in London, avoiding the need to commute long distances.
Responsibilities:
At least one of the following minimum qualifications are crucial:
Essential Requirements (Skills):
Desirable:
There is no deadline to apply for this role, but we are receiving a high volume of applications, so please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Please apply by sending your CV and/or a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification to wo********@we*****.london with subject title ‘Event/Festival Health & Safety Advisor’.
Successful candidates will be invited for a 15-minute phone call to assess suitability for the role, followed by a 30-minute interview in person or via Zoom.
If you would like to speak with somebody about the application process before applying, please email or call us on 0203 916 6310. Applications via video or audio file will also be accepted and will be treated with equal consideration – please outline how you meet the personal specification in your recording.
We will try our best to respond to every applicant including those who are not invited for an interview, and we will try to give helpful feedback (this may not always be possible due to the volume of applicants).
We strive to create the best possible experiences for everyone, and for everyone to be valued and included. Our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our family – they are the magic behind the machine.
We are committed to equality of opportunities and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, marriage, caring responsibilities, or pregnancy and maternity. We welcome applications from deaf and disabled people. Do you require reasonable adjustments to apply for the position or attend the interview? Please let us know by calling 0203 916 6310 or emailing wo********@we*****.london
To help us ensure a more equitable recruitment process, please complete the Equalities Form along with your application if you would like to do so. There is no requirement to do so.
At The Fair, we’re really passionate about fostering new talent.
Previous mentoring schemes the team have been involved in include schemes organised by NOWIE, Southwark Presents and Attitude Is Everything.
If you would like to be mentored, please keep an eye on social media and communications put out by these organisations, as well as The Fair social Instagram and LinkedIn, for when these go live.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for advice, please schedule a call with The Advice Line (note: this is closed over the summer months while the team are largely on site).
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