Head of Operations & Event Production at Growing Events Production and Audiovisual Rental Business - Petit Debut

Petit Debut - Our client is a growing events production and audiovisual rental business based in Lagos, serving corporate and experiential clients.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Operations & Event Production

Location: Lagos

Description

• Our Client is seeking an experienced, highly organised and execution-driven Head of Operations & Event Production to lead operational delivery across both arms of the business.
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role owns event production, audiovisual rental operations, project execution, logistics, inventory, vendor performance, operational systems and the operations team.
• This is a lean, high-performing team where every member plays a visible part in the company’s success. The role suits an operational leader who is comfortable balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution — someone who leads from the front, solves problems proactively, makes sound decisions under pressure and continuously improves the way the business operates.
• The role is hybrid, but live delivery is not. The successful candidate must be available for evening, overnight and weekend work during build, show and de-rig periods, and through the Q4 peak season.

Responsibilities
Operations & Team Leadership:

• Lead the day-to-day operational activities of the business across event production and audiovisual rental.
• Develop and implement operational systems, processes and workflows that improve efficiency and support scale.
• Lead, mentor and supervise Operations, Production and Logistics personnel; set performance expectations and monitor productivity.
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Monitor operational performance and report to the Managing Director on an agreed cycle.
• Drive a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement.

Event Production & Project Delivery:

• Lead the planning and execution of projects from commencement through to completion.
• Develop detailed production schedules, run-of-show documents and execution plans.
• Allocate crew, equipment and operational resources across concurrent projects.
• Supervise production teams on site through load-in, live execution and de-rig.
• Deliver projects on schedule, to quality standards and within the budget parameters approved by Management.
• Conduct post-project evaluations and apply lessons learned to future delivery.

Audiovisual Rental & Asset Operations:

• Oversee the operational planning and execution of audiovisual and LED rental deployments.
• Coordinate equipment deployment, transportation, installation and dismantling.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and accurate inventory and asset records.
• Monitor equipment utilization and condition across concurrent hires.
• Implement controls that reduce equipment damage, loss and downtime.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management:

• Manage day-to-day working relationships with vendors, crew suppliers and service providers.
• Manage and oversee the briefing of vendors on scope and standards, track performance against agreed deliverables, and escalate commercial issues to Management.
• Oversee the maintenance of the approved vendor database and supporting performance records.
• Represent the company credibly with clients, venues and stakeholders on site, and share market intelligence with Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised university.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ professional experience, including at least three (3) years leading operations, production or logistics teams.
• Demonstrable live events, experiential or production experience. This is a requirement, not a preference — applications without it will not be considered.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Resident in Lagos. Relocation is not supported for this role.
• Available for evening, overnight and weekend work during live delivery periods and the Q4 peak season.
• Valid driver’s licence is an advantage. Professional certifications (e.g. project management or health and safety) are an advantage but not mandatory.

Skills & Competencies:

• Crew and resource scheduling across concurrent builds.
• Production planning, scheduling and run-of-show development.
• Inventory and asset control, including rental tracking systems.
• Working knowledge of audiovisual, LED, staging, power and rigging requirements.
• On-site risk assessment, incident management and decision-making under live-event pressure.
• Clear, confident communication with crew, clients and senior stakeholders.
• High personal integrity and accountability.

What We’re Looking For:

• This role is for someone who wants to own a function rather than administer one.
• The successful candidate will take full operational responsibility for how projects are delivered — the systems behind them, the teams that execute them and the standard the client experiences on the day. We value integrity, ownership, excellence and a genuine appetite to grow with the business.

Application Closing Date
3rd August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application to: adefolake@petitdebut.com using the job title as the subject of the email.