Careers
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 workwithus@wegroup.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.
Organisation: The Fair
Location: Hackney, London / Hybrid
Hours: Full-time 40hrs per week
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per annum
About The Fair
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 Eastern Electrics, Boiler Room and Recfest USA to health and safety consulting for Houghton and Grosvenor Estates, 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:
- Hybrid working options
- 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
- Ongoing Personal and Professional Development
- Access to workshops, training and industry events
- Attendance at our portfolio of festivals and events
Job Specification
Reporting to: Production Director
Role: We are looking for a new Production Manager to join our in-house production team. The role would be based in London, Hoxton with a requirement to work away from home for long periods, particularly over the summer. The role would suit someone from a festival and live event production background looking to join a team with a family feel.
A person suitable for the role should feel confident managing their productions and client relationships across the corporate and independent festival sectors and liaising with councils and suppliers. They will report directly to the Senior Management Team and be responsible for several of their own projects.
Responsibilities:
- Client management and liaison – regular updates, expectation management and debriefing
- Site design and layout planning with knowledge of H&S guidance and regulations to be considered
- Clear, succinct and appropriate scheduling of site build and derig
- Procurement of suppliers & appropriate use of staff
- Work with H&S / Ops appropriately to plan the show, coordinating between teams to create a holistic approach to show planning
- Preparing for, attending and following up on SAG meetings
- Act as a Production Manager on site, overseeing site management
- Liaising with venue landlords
- Working with the ops & safety teams to ensure the smooth running of events
- Debriefing appropriately with suppliers, internal team members and clients post event
- Keeping and storing all logs and audit trails post-event
Job Description:
- A complete job description can be emailed on request.
Person Specification
Essential:
- Work-based organisational systems for own working
- Excellent time management
- Experience in producing and delivering live outdoor events/festivals over 5,000 people
- Knowledge and passion for the festival industry
- Knowledge and Experience in leading the SAG process
- Ability to write Risk Assessments and ESMPs
- Ability to handle ongoing supplier liaison on behalf of WATF
- Managing budgets for client projects
- Invoicing
- Confident in working with specs for site items, including fencing, trackway, plant, toilets, site water etc.
- Confidence in the procurement process for site items
- Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficient in creating 2D CAD drawings
- Full clean driver’s licence
Desirable:
- NEBOSH
- IPAF
- Technical production experience
- Level 5 Crowd Safety Management
- First Aid at Work
Application process
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 workwithus@wegroup.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).
Equal Opportunities
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 020 8068 5232 or emailing workwithus@wegroup.london.
To help us ensure a more equitable recruitment process, please complete the Equalities Form along with your application if you are happy to do so. It is not a requirement of the application.
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 workwithus@wearethefair.com
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 workwithus@wearethefair.com
Organisation: The Fair
Location: Hackney, London / Hybrid
Hours: Full-time 40hrs per week
Salary: £32,000 – £36,000 per annum
About The Fair
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 Camp Wildfire, GALA and El Dorado festivals to health and safety consulting for Gottwood and Grosvenor Estates, 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:
- Hybrid working options
- 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
- Ongoing Personal and Professional Development
- Access to workshops, training and industry events
- Attendance at our portfolio of festivals and events
Job Specification
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:
- Account Management for OPS team clients including one of our biggest clients
- Working closely with the Production Team at The Fair and Creative Producers at We Are Placemaking to ensure all events are delivered safely and in line with relevant legislation
- Write Risk Assessments for a variety of events, festivals and public realm activations
- Writing ESMP’s and associated appendices
- Acting as the lead Health & Safety Manager for events of up to 15,000 people
- Liaising with multi-agency representatives from the SAG and Local Authority during planning phases to advance events through the SAG process and during the live event
- To lead onsite Emergency Liaison Team (ELT) Meetings where required
- To undertake dynamic risk assessments during a live show
- Supporting with Premises Licence Applications
- Submitting TEN applications
- Submitting F10 and S30 notifications
- Supplier Auditing
- Riddor Reporting
- Ability to draft presentations and contribute to new business pitches
- Undertaking on-site Safety Inspections and Risk Mitigation Audits (with photo log) and reporting back to clients (Production Managers/Site Managers etc)
Person Specification
At least one of the following minimum qualifications are crucial:
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
- National and Scottish Vocational Qualifications (NVQ/SVQ) Level 6, Health and Safety at Work
Essential Requirements (Skills):
- Ability to plan ahead
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to manage a diverse client portfolio
- Previous experience gained in the live events industry
- Confidence to work as an Event Health & Safety Manager on-site at largescale outdoor events and festivals
- An awareness of Licensing legislation and the application process (Premises Licences and TENs)
- Knowledge of the SAG Process
- Confident in speaking to all levels of personnel (clients, suppliers, emergency services, local authority etc)
- Proficient user of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
Desirable:
- Previous experience working onsite as an Event Health & Safety Advisor at outdoor events and festivals with a capacity of 10,000 or more
- Previous experience working at small independent agency
- Additional skills/qualifications such as Crowd Safety Management
Application process
The closing date for applications is 12/02/2023, and interviews will take place in the week of 20/02/23.
Please apply by sending your CV and/or a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification to workwithus@wearethefair.com with subject title ‘Event/Festival 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 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).
Equal Opportunities
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 020 8068 5232 or emailing workwithus@wearethefair.com.
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.
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 workwithus@wearethefair.com
If you are interested in being mentored by someone from our team, or experience shadowing us on site, please send an email and covering letter to workwithus@wearethefair.com
