Head of Production (In a leading creative agency)

Head of Production - In an exciting content studio

Location: Knowsley, Liverpool 5 days onsite

Salary: £50k

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Level: Senior Leadership

The Opportunity

We're working with an ambitious, award-winning creative agency that's looking for an experienced Head of Production to lead its production offering.

With an impressive portfolio of clients across sport, fashion, FMCG and lifestyle, the agency creates standout content and campaigns spanning film, photography, digital and social.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded production leader who can combine creative ambition with exceptional delivery, ensuring every project is produced to the highest standard.

You'll lead the production function, oversee resources and budgets, develop the team and work closely with Creative, Strategy and Client Services to bring brilliant ideas to life.

IMPORTANT: This is a fast paced, entrepreneurial agency where you'll be working across multiple brands and projects. You'll need to be comfortable moving quickly, challenging thinking and getting stuck in.

Key Responsibilities Production Leadership

• Lead and oversee the agency's production function, ensuring exceptional delivery across all projects.
• Manage the end to end production process, from initial brief and planning through to final delivery.
• Oversee film, photography, branded content and integrated campaign production.
• Establish production standards, workflows and processes that support quality and efficiency.

Commercial & Operational Management

• Own production budgets, scheduling, resourcing and profitability.
• Manage external suppliers, freelancers, production partners and specialist crews.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and maximise production margins.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest creative standards.

Team & Client Collaboration

• Lead, mentor and develop the production team.
• Work closely with Creative, Strategy and Client Services to scope and deliver ambitious projects.
• Provide senior production expertise during pitches and new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients and production partners.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience in production leadership, ideally within a creative, content or integrated agency.
• A strong track record of delivering high-quality film, photography and branded content.
• Excellent knowledge of production processes, budgeting, scheduling and resource management.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing project profitability.
• Confident leadership skills and the ability to inspire and develop a team.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem solving skills.
• A collaborative, solutions focused approach and genuine passion for creative production.

Why Join?

• Join an ambitious, award winning independent creative agency.
• Lead an exciting production function working on standout creative projects.
• Collaborate with leading brands across a variety of sectors.
• Have genuine influence over production standards, processes and future growth.
• Work alongside a talented, collaborative creative team.
• Be part of the agency's onsite studio culture in Knowsley.