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1. Introduction: The Senior Technical Project Manager role is a senior role within the Project Management team at 21CC Group, focused on technical design, tendering, specification and structured planning across a wide range of projects, cover small corporate work through to large-scale major outdoor and multi‑venue events. The role is primarily office based (approx. 70%), with site involvement (approx. 30%) for surveys, planning, and to oversee on site build and key project delivery stages. This is primarily a front‑end creative technical design, project planning and commercial management role. 2. The Company: 21CC Group delivers creative and specialist technical production solutions across live events, festivals, public‑realm installations and brand activations across the UK. Founded in 2000, we are a fully integrated event management and technical service delivery company. With a family of innovative brands working together, we pride ourselves on creativity, professionalism, and a strong team culture. 3. Role Overview: As Senior Technical Project Manager you will be responsible for the technical development of projects from initial brief through to structured handover into production and delivery. You will lead on technical design, quoting, specification and planning across a wide range of work. You will translate creative ideas and client requirements into practical, deliverable and commercially sound technical solutions. You will work closely with the Project Director, Production Director and wider team to ensure projects are correctly scoped, costed and documented before going into operations and delivery. 4. Core Focus: The core focus of this role includes; · Tendering and technical input into proposals · Quoting and cost building · Technical design and specification · Client technical interface · Site visits and feasibility assessment · Planning and scheduling · CAD drawings and visualisations · Build plans and technical documentation · Structured handover into operations and delivery 5. Key Responsibilities: Technical Quoting & Commercial Accuracy · Lead technical input into project quotes and tenders. · Develop accurate scopes of work aligned to brief, budget and programme. · Ensure all equipment, labour, logistics and specialist requirements are properly captured at quoting stage. · Identify risks early and ensure they are reflected in pricing and planning. · Protect margin through disciplined and realistic technical scoping. Technical Design & Specification · Produce clear and deliverable technical designs across lighting, staging, structures, power, video and infrastructure as required. · Prepare CAD drawings, layouts, system designs, visualisations, equipment schedules and build plans. · Ensure all documentation is structured, accurate and issue controlled. · Maintain consistent technical standards across projects. Planning & Project Development · Develop technical plans and programmes aligned with project timelines. · Identify long‑lead items, specialist requirements and resource implications early. · Work closely with Operations and Production teams to ensure designs are achievable. · Provide clear technical handover into delivery teams once projects are approved. Client & Stakeholder Interface · Act as senior technical point of contact during design and planning stages. · Attend client meetings, briefings and technical reviews. · Carry out site surveys and feasibility assessments. · Present practical and deliverable technical solutions. Site Involvement (Approx. 30%) · Attend site visits and surveys. · Support initial build phases and key milestones on site · Lead on-site technical teams on major and complex projects where required · Ensure design intent and technical standards are delivered correctly on site. · Act as senior technical point of contact with clients and stakeholders on major builds. · Attend project debriefs to improve future planning and efficiency. 6. Your Skills & Expertise: You will have significant experience in technical production and technical project management within live events. · Strong knowledge across lighting, staging, structures, power and AV systems. · Proven experience in quoting and technical design. · Strong CAD and visualisation capability. · Commercial awareness and understanding of margin control. · Clear communicator with confident client‑facing manner. · Full UK driving licence. 7. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be commercially aware and technically strong, structured and detail-driven in their approach, calm and confident with clients, and able to translate creative ideas into practical delivery while understanding the importance of getting scope, cost and planning right before a project reaches site. 8. About the Role: · This is a permanent, full-time position with 21CC Productions · You should be comfortable working across offices, venues and on-site environments. · Weekend and evening work will be required during events. · A valid UK Driving license and car are required. 9. Employee Benefits: · Flexible working hours with core daily hours from 10 am to 4 pm each working day during office work days. · 32 days of holiday per year (including bank holidays, with 5 allocated by the company), plus one additional day’s leave for your birthday each year. · Company pension scheme · Access to ongoing training, development opportunities, and industry events. 10. Salary: · £36,000 to £45,000 (+) depending on experience and seniority. · Based on a full‑time, 40‑hour working week. · Annual salary review in line with company policy. · We’re open to discussing salary for exceptional candidates with the right experience. · Annual salary reviews Email your CV and cover note to , noting the name of the role you are applying for.

1. Introduction: The Senior Technical Production Manager is a senior delivery role within 21CC Group, responsible for leading on-site technical execution and ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high professional standard across a wide range of projects, cover small corporate work through to large-scale major outdoor and multi‑venue events. This role is focused on making projects happen. It sits within the production and operations side of the business and works closely with the Production Director, Head of Technical Production and Project Management team to deliver projects successfully on site. The role is primarily site and delivery focused (approx. 70%), with office-based planning and coordination (approx. 30%). 2. The Company: 21CC Group delivers creative and specialist technical production solutions across live events, festivals, public‑realm installations and brand activations across the UK. Founded in 2000, we are a fully integrated event management and technical service delivery company. With a family of innovative brands working together, we pride ourselves on creativity, professionalism, and a strong team culture. 3. Role Overview: As Senior Technical Production Manager you will be responsible for planning, preparing and delivering technical production across a wide range of projects. You will take ownership of site delivery, crew coordination, supplier management and build execution. You will work closely with Senior leadership, Project Managers and the wider team to ensure projects are planned, resourced and delivered in line with agreed scope, budget and programme. This is a hands‑on senior delivery role with clear responsibility for making sure projects run smoothly and successfully on site. 4. Core Focus: The core focus of this role includes; · Planning and preparation · Resourcing and scheduling · Equipment preparation and loading · Build and installation · Technical operation · Set down and returns · Crew, supplier and contractor management · Client satisfaction · Project feedback and debriefs 5. Key Responsibilities: Technical Pricing & Project Support · Support the Project Management team with pricing and technical scoping of production-led jobs where required. · Prepare technical equipment, labour and logistics costings using Current RMS (CRM) and internal systems. · Provide practical input on build methodology, resourcing and delivery approach to ensure quotes are realistic and achievable. · Identify technical risks at pricing stage and flag early · Assist with developing technical solutions that balance creative ambition with budget and delivery constraints. · Provide clear technical input into project handovers to ensure delivery teams are fully briefed and aligned. Planning & Preparation · Produce project documentation and technical plans prior to delivery. · Work with Project Managers to ensure all technical requirements are clear and achievable. · Work with Operations Managers to plan crew, kit, equipment and logistics requirements. · Identify potential risks and resolve issues before projects reach site. Site Delivery & Execution · Lead on-site technical delivery across projects. · Manage build, installation, operation and de-rig. · Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to standards. · Maintain strong client relationships on site. · Act as senior technical lead on complex or large-scale builds. Crew & Supplier Management · Manage freelance crew, suppliers and contractors during planning and on site. · Ensure clear briefings and structured working practices. · Maintain high standards of professionalism and safety. · Support development of junior technicians and crew. Operations & Logistics · Work with Production Ops and Warehouse teams to ensure equipment is prepared and loaded correctly. · Oversee loading, transport and returns processes where required. · Ensure all equipment and resources are accounted for and handled correctly. Financial & Commercial Awareness · Work within agreed budgets and resource plans. · Flag cost risks or changes early. · Manage sub-hires and record additional costs. · Contribute to post-project reviews and continuous improvement. Health & Safety · Maintain high standards of health and safety on all projects. · Draft and ensure RAMS and safe working practices are followed. · Lead by example in maintaining a strong safety culture. 6. Your Skills & Expertise: You will have significant experience in technical production and live event delivery. · Strong knowledge across lighting, staging, audio, power and structures. · Proven experience leading crews and delivering projects on site. · Confident managing suppliers and contractors. · Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. · Calm under pressure and solutions focused. · Full UK driving licence. 7. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will be a calm and experienced delivery lead who takes ownership on site, is technically strong, well organised and commercially aware, and is able to lead teams, communicate clearly and maintain high standards while delivering projects safely, efficiently and professionally. 8. About the Role: · This is a permanent, full-time position with 21CC Productions · You should be comfortable working across offices, venues and on-site environments. · Weekend and evening work will be required during events. · A valid UK Driving license 9. Employee Benefits: · Flexible working hours with core daily hours from 10 am to 4 pm each working day during office workdays. · 32 days of holiday per year (including bank holidays, with 5 allocated by the company), plus one additional day’s leave for your birthday each year. · Company pension scheme · Access to ongoing training, development opportunities, and industry events. 10. Salary: · £36,000 to £45,000 (+) depending on experience and seniority. · Based on a full‑time, 40‑hour working week. · Annual salary review in line with company policy. · We’re open to discussing salary for exceptional candidates with the right experience. · Annual salary reviews Email your CV and cover note to , noting the name of the role you are applying for.

Location: Edinburgh Studio (Hybrid – work from home on Fridays) Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive Closing Date: 20 April 2026 How to Apply: Please email with a short introduction and CV. About the Role KESTIN is looking for a Brand and Creative Campaign Executive to coordinate and optimise the planning, briefing, production, approval and launch of all our creative assets and seasonal campaigns Working closely with the Creative Director and wider ecommerce and marketing team, you will help bring the brand’s storytelling to life through campaign shoots, visual content and creative assets across all channels. From planning and producing photoshoots to managing post-production and maintaining brand consistency, this role sits at the centre of how KESTIN presents itself visually. You will thrive if you enjoy turning creative ideas into well-organised productions, collaborating with freelance creatives and ensuring every campaign is delivered on time and to the highest standard. This role is ideal for someone who is thrives in complexity, loves building systems from scratch, and understands how great creative work actually gets made in a global fashion brand. Key Responsibilities • Coordinate end-to-end all creative production across campaign, lookbook, seasonal, brand and flatlay shoots (stills and video)., • Source and manage freelance photographers, videographers, stylists, models and locations., • Work closely with the Creative Director to bring seasonal narratives and campaign concepts to life., • Prepare production materials including mood boards, shot lists, call sheets and production decks., • Manage shoot logistics including samples, scheduling and budgets., • Act as brand guardian on set to ensure visual consistency and quality., • Maintain a rolling 6–12 month campaign and shoot calendar., • Align campaign production with the trading calendar, product launches and wholesale milestones., • Ensure shoots are planned well in advance of launches and remain within budget., • Manage post-production with freelancers including image selects, retouching direction and approvals., • Ensure timely delivery of assets across ecommerce, marketing, wholesale and press channels., • Maintain a centralised library of all creative assets across campaign, ecommerce, social and press, • Develop graphic assets for campaigns, wholesale decks, social media and marketing., • Support design and layout of lookbooks, presentations and campaign materials., • Maintain consistency in typography, layout systems and visual language. Skills, Knowledge And Experience • 2+ years’ experience in brand marketing or creative operations roles, • Understanding of creative, design and marketing workflows, ideally within fashion or lifestyle, • Creative candidate with experience developing brand storytelling and delivering high-quality creative content., • Strong systems thinker who can bring clarity to ambiguity and structure to creative chaos, • Proven ability to apply and uphold brand identity guidelines consistently across all outputs., • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)., • Proficiency in resizing, cropping and optimising imagery for both digital and print outputs. Retouching is an advantage, • Experience contributing to or writing creative briefs., • Ability to interpret creative briefs and translate direction into on-brand visual outputs., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Excel is essential., • Strong communication and presentation skills with problem solving ability, • Strong cultural awareness and the ability to translate insights into authentic creative content., • Passionate, proactive and collaborative mind set and comfortable working in a fast-paced creative environment. Benefits • 30 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays), • Hybrid working (Fridays from home), • Penfold pension scheme, • Generous staff discount, • Opportunity to work closely with a small, creative team in a growing independent brand, • Exposure to all aspects of campaign production, brand storytelling and creative development About KESTIN KESTIN is a Scottish men’s clothing brand founded by designer Kestin Hare and based in his hometown of Edinburgh. The brand was created to redefine modern Scottish design, blending innovation with heritage and functionality. The company culture is dynamic and entrepreneurial, offering opportunities for impact, creativity, and growth. Kestin values collaboration, attention to detail, and a 360 approach to problem solving.

Job Title: Senior Town Planner | Associate Town Planner Location: Exeter Penguin Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a well-established, award-winning multidisciplinary planning and design consultancy who are looking for a Senior Town Planner up to an Associate Town Planner. This practice is planning-led and works collaboratively across planning, architecture and landscape disciplines, delivering high-quality residential and commercial development schemes across the UK. This is a senior-level opportunity for a chartered planning professional with strong private sector experience to take a leading role within a growing consultancy environment. The Role As a Town Planner, you will manage a varied portfolio of development projects, provide strategic planning advice to clients, and contribute to the growth of the planning team. You will work closely with architects, designers and landscape specialists to deliver commercially focused and creative planning solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Leading and managing complex planning applications, appeals and development strategies, • Providing expert planning advice to private sector clients and landowners, • Mentoring and supporting junior planners and graduates, • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, • Contributing to business development and strategic growth initiatives, • Chartered Member of the RTPI (MRTPI), • Proven experience in the private sector (consultancy or developer-side), • Strong knowledge of UK planning policy, development management and planning strategy, • Commercial awareness and excellent client-facing communication skills, • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, • Opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team, • Clear progression pathway to senior leadership and director level Interested? The hiring manager is looking to meet with suitable candidates ASAP so if you meet the above criteria, please contact Josh Jones on 01792 362 010 or JBRP1_UKTJ

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