Deputy Production Manager

This job is with AEG EUROPE, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

Ready to take the next step in your Production career at one of London's most iconic venues?

Want to join an employer recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work?

At The O2
, every day brings new challenges, huge moments and the kind of experiences that shape careers for life. This role puts you at the heart of some of the biggest live events in the world. You'll learn fast, grow your technical and management skills, and work alongside some of the best Production pros in the industry – all while helping deliver shows millions care about.

• Grow your production career at speed – you'll gain hands‑on experience with world‑class shows, complex builds and diverse event formats, giving you exposure that's hard to find anywhere else.
• Be part of the moments people never forget – your work directly impacts the live experience for thousands of fans every night, turning creative visions into real, unforgettable events.
• Develop management experience – as Deputy Production Manager, you'll lead parts of the production operation, act as Duty Manager and work closely with senior teams, perfect if you're ready for that next step.
• A supportive team that wants you to thrive – you'll work with talented, collaborative people who help you learn, stretch and grow within a company named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
• Every day is different – from major music artists to special events, you'll experience a range of productions that sharpen your technical skills and keep you inspired.
• Love the buzz of showtime? This role is made for people who enjoy the energy of live events – late nights, big builds, exciting moments and the satisfaction of seeing the arena come to life.

• Strong understanding of rigging plots and technical show requirements.
• Experience in production or technical roles within live events, venues, theatres or festivals.
• Hands‑on experience working with rigging and staging.
• Confident coordination of contractors and production teams to deliver event builds on time.
• The flexibility to work varied hours – including evenings, late nights and weekends – to support major events.

Join us at The O2 and help create moments that matter.

At AEG, we're passionate about creating moments that matter – for our guests, our partners and our people. When you join the Production team at The O2
, you'll be part of a supportive, energised and talented group with plenty of room to grow and develop your skills.

You'll be based at The O2, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX
. You need to be able to work 5 days out of 7 on a rota, including evenings, late nights for load‑outs/ins and weekends.

Want to find out why our employees love working at AEG? Visit  for more information. AEG is an inclusive organisation where we value everybody's contribution. We empower and trust our people to do the right thing and go the extra mile for our customers and each other every time. We are always open to new ideas and respect all perspectives, supporting and bringing out the best in each other.

We really value our people and inspire them to be the best in class, always!

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in equality of opportunity for all and our approach to recruitment and selection is fair, open and based purely on merit. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require reasonable adjustments in any recruitment process with us, please let us know.

We know that diverse teams make the strongest teams. That's why we actively encourage people from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

If this role excites you but you're wondering whether you meet every single requirement - don't hold back. If you've got most of what we're looking for and you're passionate about what we do, we'd love to hear from you. You might be exactly who we need, in this role or another.

Because at AEG Europe, we believe that the best ideas come from the most inclusive teams - and we're building a workplace where everyone can thrive.