Production Assistant - Event / Immersive

Join us behind the scenes of London’s most ambitious immersive productions.

The Production Assistant is a hands‑on, multi‑disciplinary role at the heart of The Lost Estate’s live immersive productions. You’ll provide day‑to‑day support across production management, onsite operations, and venue oversight - ensuring our shows run smoothly and our spaces are maintained, safe, and revenue‑generating.

Key Responsibilities

Production & On‑Site Management

• Support the Production Manager during rehearsals and show runs, maintaining a strong daily onsite presence across both our sites
• Oversee practical task management, set maintenance, and team coordination throughout production phases.
• Maintain and update show bibles and playbooks to ensure accurate documentation.

Recruitment, Contracts & Finance

• Assist with outreach to new creatives and production partners.
• Draft and process contracts, agreements, and invoices for approval.

Health & Safety / Site Oversight

• Implement and uphold H&S policies on site, contributing to ongoing policy development.
• Own Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) processes, supporting GMs in site management.

Equipment & Asset Management

• Manage, store, and catalogue TLE‑owned props, costumes, and equipment.
• Drive resale and repurposing of unused assets to recoup production costs.

Venue Hire & Secondary Revenue

• Promote and manage hire of TLE spaces for rehearsals, shoots, and third‑party events.
• Support and produce TLE secondary events, members’ events, and special experiences at Alban’s Bar and 58th Street.

Venue Scouting & Development

• Assist in researching, assessing, and shortlisting potential new venues.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years in theatrical events, live entertainment, or a similar production environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident in interpreting and communicating technical production information.
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience working across departments.
• Financial and budget management experience.
• Proven track record in H&S management within a performance or venue setting.
• Experience with fit‑outs and working knowledge of Building Control.
• Calm under pressure with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable, open to new processes and creative solutions.

Desirable Skills

• IOSH / NEBOSH or similar H&S qualification.
• First Aid and/or Fire Marshal certification.
• Experience managing general venue maintenance.
• Background in non‑traditional or immersive theatre settings