Production Lead
£27,551 per annum
Full time; 36.5 hours per week. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will work operational shifts on a rota basis with the remaining contracted hours to be fulfilled during the standard office hours of 8:45 to 17:00.*
Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 16 July 2025
Job ref: 36/25
Leeds University Union (LUU) is a charity that helps over 38,000 students Love their time at Leeds. Located at the heart of campus, the Union is a space to meet people, make new friends and get involved.
Find out more about Leeds University Union at www.luu.org.uk or follow us on X @LeedsUniUnion and Instagram.
Ready to be the technical magic behind unforgettable events?About the role
Leeds University Union is looking for an experienced and motivated Production Lead to oversee and drive the delivery of high-quality technical support across our exciting range of events. From live music and club nights to student theatre and campus-wide celebrations like Leeds Ball, you’ll be the go-to person ensuring everything runs smoothly- managing people, tech, and planning equally. You’ll play a key role in advancing shows, maintaining and repairing equipment, and collaborating with teams to turn ideas into flawless live experiences.
About you
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with at least two years of technical experience in entertainment venues, a passion for live production, and a proactive, hands-on approach. You’ll manage a talented team of Senior Technicians, guide resource planning, and play a central role in our innovative student-focused projects. If you’ve got the tech skills, leadership drive, and a flexible, can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at LUU and be part of a creative, student-led environment where your expertise makes an impact every day.
What you get in return
The benefits you can enjoy include generous holiday allowance as well as extra Union closed days, extensive opportunities for learning and further development, holiday buy back options, NUS TOTUM Card, onsite venue staff discounts, discounted travel card, and discounted gym membership.
The people and culture at LUU are often cited as the top reason why people enjoy working here. You will be part of an organisation that not only values but champions inclusion and diversity. You can learn more about our commitment to being an anti-racist organisation here and the work we do to ensure that our diverse community is represented and supported here.
Sounds good?
For further details, please download an application pack below. In your application, please explain how you meet the person specification and what you can bring to the team here at LUU. If you have any further questions please contact unihr@leeds.ac.uk.
Production Lead Application Pack
LUU highly values inclusivity and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Key Date Information
Closing Date: 09:00 Wednesday 16 July 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 24 July 2025
Start Date: To be agreed with the line manager
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Details
£27,551.00 per year
Location: Leeds, LS2 9JZ, GB