Organised, on-the-ball, and in love with the fast-paced world of TV and Film? Based at the UK's biggest production hub, Pinewood Studios, Universal Extras is a lively and exciting casting agency in search of a Casting Coordinator to join our talented team. Universal Extras works hand-in-hand with many major Film, TV and commercial companies, supplying Artistes and aiding in the creation of some of the world's most prolific productions.
Key tasks:
You will be working with and assisting Senior Casting Agents to achieve their project briefs. As well as being involved with the checking and booking of Supporting Artists/Extras, you will be responsible for various administrative tasks and productions set by the Senior Casting Coordinators and Casting Agents including:
* Discussing details of potential roles with the Supporting Artists on our database via telephone and our in-house messaging systems.
* Creation and maintenance of all admin and paperwork relating to a production using Microsoft office and our in-house systems.
* Always provide a high level of Artist support.
* Provide a professional service which meets our quality assurance standard whilst achieving the key performance indicator targets.
* Positively handle challenging incoming calls / queries about the production
* Deadline Management– ensure all deadlines are met – or escalated.
* Support Casting Agents with casting support when required.
* Ensure Casting Agents have the appropriate levels of available, qualified Extras to fulfil all production roles in a timely and accurate fashion.
* To coordinate TV and film projects involving the checking and booking of Supporting Artists/Extras.
* Ensure the company's mission, products & services are presented consistently and positively to relevant stakeholders – especially Extras and AD's.
Requirements:
* Experience in production or project management is useful albeit not essential.
* Confidence when dealing with the general public, work colleagues and clients.
* Be able to work to short deadlines with good time-management skills.
* Have an excellent telephone manner and great communication skills.
* Take direction well and be a positive team player.
* Have fantastic organisation skills and be able to multi-task.
* Be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft office.
* Show a willingness to learn with a proactive attitude.
* Be reliable and punctual with good time keeping skills.
* Be comfortable using CRM or web-based sales and people management systems.
HOURS: Fridays 1pm-10pm; Saturdays & Sundays on call; Mondays 6am-3pm.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Canteen
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Shuttle service provided
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Application question(s):
* Are you available for a remote interview on Thursday 2nd October? What times?
* What is your current notice period? If you do not have a notice period, what is the earliest date you could start if successful?
* Why do you want this job?
* What is your postcode?
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence and own car (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Iver SL0 0NH