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Luminaire is a full-service creative event production company based in South London, dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for both private and corporate clients. Our work spans a diverse range of technical and event-related services, all rooted in a commitment to excellence and innovation.
Customer service is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in going above and beyond to assist our clients, ensuring their vision is brought to life with precision and creativity. As part of the Luminaire team, you’ll be expected to embody this ethos, delivering your best in every project and interaction.
If you're passionate about events and thrive in a dynamic, client-focused environment, Luminaire offers an exciting and rewarding career path. Join us, and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of event production.
WE'RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR PASSIONATE, TALENTED PEOPLE TO JOIN OUR TEAM
CURRENT OPENINGS
We are always open to speaking with talented individuals who are passionate about events and eager to contribute to our dynamic environment. If you’re interested in exploring opportunities with us, we’d love to hear from you - please email hello@luminaire.events or fill out the 'Contact Us' form below.
The Technical Project Manager is a key role within the team, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
The role will take responsibility for managing and delivering key productions and projects. The role is also focused on developing and maintaining key client relationships with the customers of the business.
Contract Type: Full Time
Location: South West London
Roles & Responsibilities:
Act as Project Manager in all areas of delivering a project, including quoting, calculating technical specifications, equipment, crew schedules, power specification, transport requirements, etc. This project handling will be practical, administratively and commercially.
Produce quotations, proposal documents and budgets for a full range of projects and live events, either alongside our business development function or direct with clients.
Negotiate and secure orders for quoted services to drive maximum value for money for clients, combined with profitable and efficient supply by the company.
Provide and coordinate out-of-hours support and advice to active projects and clients across the teams managed.
Monitor project progress and act as a point of contact for clients in the event of any changes or additional requests throughout the project.
Prepare all paperwork and keep job files for each project updated and available for input from other team members.
Prepare project invoices and close job file upon completion of each project.
Keep the MD and company’s systems up to date with all aspects of client contact, project progress and prospective commercial contact, both positive and negative.
Manage any project changes and customer confirmations, collating and reporting all charges to be invoiced.
Attend production and site meetings as required.
Undertake client visits and site visits, as directed and under own initiative.
Act as a primary point of contact on-site in delivering and implementing allocated projects. Oversee equipment and crew on-site and act as a representative of the company to the client.
Research and identify prospective new clients and projects from professional networks and industry sources.
Prepare all paperwork and keep job files for each project updated and available for input from other team members.
Produce Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) for projects and keep abreast of the company’s H&S Policy and current industry regulations and best practices.
Handle equipment and project enquiries from production clients.
Process client requests and issue quotations/proposals for services efficiently.
Match client and project requirements to available rental stock to maximise profitable delivery and execution on specific projects.
Provide support to the Directors in other aspects of the business’s activity, as required, requested and directed.
Meet with, appraise and select freelance crew and suppliers wishing to provide services to the company.
Keep all work-related information confidential and act in a professional manner at all times, in all work and industry-social situations.
Provide feedback to Directors of any areas of improvement, development or growth of the business identified. Take a role within the team in problem-solving and contribute to team & business improvement.
Ensure that the Company’s policies, rules, procedures and obligations are observed in carrying out the above duties.
Representing the Company:
Act as the primary point of contact for customers, on-site on specific projects. Handle and resolve customer queries and requests and represent the company and on-site team in a proactive, courteous and professional manner.
Assist in demos & marketing projects as requested. Attend trade shows and other industry events as necessary.
Keep abreast of all business opportunities through consistent communication and visits with recognised influencers and decision-makers.
Actively host both potential and existing clients wherever appropriate.
Keep abreast of any technical issues and new products that will enhance our services, rental inventory, and services offered.
Maintain a good level of personal appearance, dress and cleanliness.
Person Spec / Qualities / Qualifications:
Commercially astute. Good understanding of profitability, margin protection, cost control and basic accounting practices.
A proactive, self-motivated individual capable of working on their own initiative in a constantly changing and pressurised environment and fast-developing company.
Ability to manage a situation and effectively deal with both junior and senior colleagues.
Ability to operate at a strategic and practical level, as opposed to simply managing.
Energetic individual, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for accuracy and excellence.
Excellent commercial and business experience.
Good communication / interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritise a demanding workload.
Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
Good working knowledge of a full range of current lighting, audio, video & rigging equipment and practices.
Strong IT knowledge. Always ahead of and embracing new technologies. Preferably with a working knowledge of Vectorworks
Eloquent. Able to write a proposal and express an idea or concept to a client or industry partner, either written or verbal.
Numerate. Able to use spreadsheets and IT to monitor budgets, profit margins etc.
Knowledge of Health & Safety principles and legislation, preferably backed up by a recognised qualification.
Experience in an asset-based business/asset rental is vital.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Full driving license, own transport and passport required.
Ability to travel within UK, Europe & internationally, often at short notice.
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. Employees are expected to adopt additional tasks when required. These tasks will be in keeping with the general profile of the role.
The Scenic Construction Lead is a key role within the team, reporting directly to the Head of Operations.
The role will take responsibility for organising and maintaining the efficient process of our scenic build elements for events. This will include workshop organisation, stock control, build control and assistance commercially with the quoting process
Contract Type: Full Time
Location: South West London
Roles & Responsibilities:
Act as the lead staff member within our scenic department responsible for the workshop area. This includes managing stock, workflow, cleanliness, and freelance staff employed to construct our scenic event requirements.
Work alongside our business development & project management functions, offering scenic build knowledge at the quotation phase of new projects, ensuring these solutions offer the best value for the client whilst remaining profitable for the company.
Negotiate and secure orders for quoted services to drive maximum value for money for clients, combined with profitable and efficient supply by the company.
Provide and coordinate out-of-hours support and advice to active projects and clients across live projects.
Monitor project progress and act as a point of contact for project management in the event of any changes or additional requests throughout the project.
Prepare all required paperwork and keep job files for each project updated and available for input from other team members.
Manage any project changes and project manager confirmations, collating and reporting all charges to be invoiced.
Attend production and site meetings as required.
Undertake potential client visits and site visits as directed.
Research and identify prospective new clients and projects from professional networks and industry sources.
Prepare all required paperwork and keep job files for each project updated and available for input from other team members.
Assist with Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS) for projects and keep abreast of the company’s H&S Policy and current industry regulations and best practices.
Match client and project requirements to available stock to maximise profitable delivery and execution on all projects.
Provide support to the Directors in other aspects of the business’s activity, as required, requested and directed.
Meet with, appraise and select freelance crew and suppliers wishing to provide services to the company.
Keep all work-related information confidential and act in a professional manner at all times, in all work and industry-social situations.
Provide feedback to Directors of any areas of improvement, development or growth of the business identified. Take a role within the team in problem-solving and contribute to team & business improvement.
Ensure that the Company’s policies, rules, procedures and obligations are observed in carrying out the above duties.
Representing the Company:
Assist in demos & marketing projects as requested. Attend trade shows and other industry events as necessary.
Keep abreast of all business opportunities through consistent communication and visits with recognised influencers and decision-makers.
Actively host both potential and existing clients wherever appropriate.
Keep abreast of any technical issues and new products that will enhance our services, rental inventory, and services offered.
Maintain a good level of personal appearance, dress and cleanliness.
Person Spec / Qualities / Qualifications:
Commercially astute. Good understanding of profitability, margin protection, cost control and basic accounting practices.
A proactive, self-motivated individual capable of working on their own initiative in a constantly changing and pressurised environment and fast-developing company.
Ability to manage a situation and effectively deal with both junior and senior colleagues.
Ability to operate at a strategic and practical level, as opposed to simply managing.
Energetic, highly motivated individual with an enquiring mind and passion for accuracy and excellence.
Good commercial and business experience.
Good communication / interpersonal skills.
Ability to multitask and prioritise a demanding workload.
Ability to handle high levels of pressure and critical decision-making.
Working knowledge of up-to-date construction methods and techniques.
Strong IT knowledge. Always ahead of and embracing new technologies with a strong working knowledge of Vectorworks and sketch-up.
Experience using CNC machines is beneficial, but training can be provided.
Experience with costing and specifying materials and labour beneficial.
Numerate. Able to use spreadsheets and IT to monitor budgets, profit margins, etc.
Knowledge of Health & Safety principles and legislation, preferably backed up by a recognised qualification.
Proven skills in organisation, stock control and scheduling.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
A full driving license, own transport, and passport are required.
Ability to travel within the UK, Europe & internationally, often at short notice.
The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be exhaustive. Employees are expected to adopt additional tasks when required. These tasks will be in keeping with the general profile of the role.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
Luminaire Events LTD recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. This policy sets out the organisation's position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruitment and promotion, giving guidance and encouragement to employees at all levels to act fairly and prevent discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, part-time and fixed term contract status, age, sexual orientation or religion.
Statement of Policy-
It is the policy of Luminaire Events LTD to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements that cannot be shown to be justifiable. The organisation is committed not only to its legal obligations but also to the positive promotion of equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.
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The organisation recognises that adhering to the Equal Opportunities Policy, combined with relevant employment policies and practices, maximises the effective use of individuals in both the organisation’s and employees´ best interests. Luminaire Events LTD recognises the great benefits in having a diverse workforce with different backgrounds, solely employed on ability.
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The application of recruitment, training, and promotion policies to all individuals will be on the basis of job requirements and the individual’s ability and merits.
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The application of recruitment, training, and promotion policies to all individuals will be on the basis of job requirements and the individual’s ability and merits
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Advertisements for posts will give sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. Information about vacant posts will be provided in such a manner that does not restrict its audience in terms of sex, race, marital status, disability, age, part-time or fixed term contract status, sexual orientation or religion.
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Recruitment literature will not imply a preference for one group of applicants unless there is a genuine occupational qualification which limits the post to this particular group, in which case this must be clearly stated.
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All vacancies will be circulated internally
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All descriptions and specifications for posts will include only requirements that are necessary and justifiable for the effective performance of the job.
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All selection will be thorough, conducted against defined criteria and will deal only with the applicant’s suitability for the job. Where it is necessary to ask questions relating to personal circumstances, these will be related purely to job requirements and asked to all candidates.
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