Studio Bookings Assistant (12 month FTC)

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.

The Studio Resources & Planning (SR&P) Team are at the heart of all production planning within Sky Production Studios, supervising the scheduling of Sky’s studio facilities and crew, encompassing the following crafts: Technical Supervisors, Cameras, Lighting, Scenehands, Make-up, Vision Mixers, Sound, Studio Graphics, Autocue, Floor Managers, Multi-skilled Operators, Technical Event Engineers and Field Engineers.

The Studio Bookings Assistant plays a key role within the SR&P Team, supporting the Studio Bookings Coordinator in the maintaining and building of rosters which optimise shift times and support work-life balance initiatives for our crews.

For this role we offer the hybrid working approach with 3 days a week onsite in Osterley campus.

What you'll do:

• Schedule shifts and action production changes at short notice to meet deadlines, in the most cost-effective manner
• Collaborate with craft leaders when planning shifts and establish a good rapport with crew members
• Handle short-notice absence and leave requests; maintain financial and overtime records in online systems in a timely and accurate manner
• Book freelance employees as required and process invoices for payment
• Assist other colleagues and craft leaders to cover peak activities or team absences as required

What you'll bring:

• Compassionate approach to working with crew, and effective communication skills
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• The ability to work at speed with accuracy and to prioritise under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to problem solve effectively, and consult with others to find solutions
• Professionalism and a willingness to go the extra mile for the client or department

Sky Studios

We want to make Sky Studios famous for exceptional content and a place where Europe’s top creatives want to do their best work. By 2024, viewers across Europe will be able to enjoy twice as much Sky original content as they do today, fully supported and backed by Comcast NBC Universal. We’re an agile Studio, seeking out untold stories while working in creative partnership with today’s best writers, producers and on-screen talent - bringing viewers content they wouldn’t find anywhere else.

The Rewards:

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounted mobile and broadband
• Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Your office base:

Osterley:

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.