Production manager for UKK

Now we have the job for you who love music and are passionate about live experiences, who have a good network in the music industry and are involved in the music scene in Uppsala.

Now we have the job for you who love music and are passionate about live experiences, who have a good network in the music industry and are involved in the music scene in Uppsala. Who is happy to see the audience pour into the hall to experience something big, beautiful, messy or very strange. If you are also good at order and tidiness, like to have many parallel tasks and are easy to learn systems, processes and routines – then you can be our new colleague!

Apply for the job of production manager at Uppsala Konsert och Kongress!

As production manager, you are part of a team consisting of a production manager, two producers and another production manager. The department works closely with the business in all parts and, together with UKK’s CEO and artistic director, forms the company’s program department.

Most of your working hours will be during the day, but you will often be required to be on site during events – i.e. evenings and weekends.

Description of tasks

Your main task is to do production work around concerts and other bookings. You play a crucial role in the pre-production phase where you gather information from all parties, coordinate our internal competencies and create the conditions for everyone to do their jobs as well as possible with the goal of implementing well-planned, resource-efficient and fantastic events! Like us, you have a great love for music, life experiences and share our vision of a place where everyone is equally welcome.

For example, your tasks may include…

Coordinate and plan the company’s resources and competences to achieve the best possible results in each program.
Ensure that we receive information from visiting productions about technical and stage needs, catering, dressing rooms and much more.
Book travel and hotels for performers and artists.
Entering internal orders in our business system.
Develop the basis for ticket release.
Prepare cost estimates and contract proposals.
Be the contact person for organizers and external partners.
Prepare program proposals for production decisions.
Participate in the joint work of the Program Department.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who have experience of administrative work in a similar role as a production manager or equivalent, preferably in combination with work “behind the scenes” in music, culture or other artistic activities. You have worked in activities with a focus on visitors, ticket buyers and audiences and have experience of production planning, project management, coordination or organizing. You have good knowledge of Uppsala and the city’s cultural life and a well-established network in the music and culture industry. Furthermore, you have a great interest in and understanding of different music genres, international music and different subcultures. You need basic knowledge of Excel. Good ability to express yourself in Swedish and English in both speech and writing is a prerequisite for the position.

It is advantageous if you have training in project management, event production, event, organizing or equivalent, as well as training in economics, marketing, communication or other relevant focus. We also look favorably on experience of working in room booking systems, business systems and / or various planning tools, especially Office 365 and Yesplan. Furthermore, it is a merit if you have good ability to express yourself in speech and writing in more languages than Swedish and English.

You take responsibility for your task and structure your own way of working, and drive your processes forward. In times of change, you adapt easily to changing circumstances and see opportunities. You can quickly change your approach and working methods. In your work, you understand and apply business principles and focus on costs, revenues and efficiency from a financial perspective. In your role, you plan, organize and prioritize your work in an efficient way, furthermore you meet deadlines.

You often come up with ideas and new approaches to work-related issues. You have an innovative mindset that can be put into practice and lead to results. You enjoy working on complex issues and have the ability to analyze and break down problems into their component parts.

Information

If you have any questions about the position or the recruitment process, please contact: Björn Magnuson Lupo, Production Manager 018-727 90 33.

Trade union representatives: Unionen, Frida Kropp Lindh 018-727 90 42.

If you have any questions regarding the registration of your application, please contact the recruitment area: 018-727 12 86.

In your application, you must indicate your nationality. If you are not a citizen of Sweden, the EU, the EEA or Switzerland, you must also be able to prove that you have a valid work permit or are exempt from the obligation to have a work permit. Employment can only take place after a work permit has been checked, as required by the Aliens Regulation.

Employment with Uppsala municipality may involve a wartime posting.