Workforce Coordinator - Sky News

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Sky News is looking for a Workforce Coordinator to support the Sky newsroom in the vital role of rostering staff. This is an entry level role for someone who is highly organised, with excellent communication skills and ideally, an interest in current affairs.

What you’ll do:

• Help build and maintain rotas to help staff Sky News’ production requirements. Manage demand and/or booking conflicts through to resolution.

• With your team, proactively plan for peaks and troughs of activity as well as being adaptable to business pressures.

• Maintain consistent communication with key stakeholders throughout the rota building process.  

• Book freelance help when required, helping to process invoices to ensure prompt and correct payment.

• Assist with the rostering of all non-production activity such as leave, meetings etc.

• Support general administrative requests to ensure the smooth operation of the newsroom.

What you’ll bring:

• Logical, detail orientated, problem-solving skills.

• Outstanding people skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.

• Ideally some experience in rostering, planning or at a similar environment.

• An adaptable nature that is always willing to embrace change.

• Knowledge of and an interest in news a huge plus.

Team Overview: Sky News

At Sky News, our mission is to bring you the full story, first. We take you there, 24:7, reporting from the heart of the events changing our world. We ask the big questions of everyone, revealing what you want to know. And our style is bold and independent, giving you a fresh perspective. 

In the UK, Sky News is a compelling alternative to the public service broadcasters and opinion-driven news outlets, reaching one in three people every month. Across the world, we are one of the most-followed English language news brands on social media, bringing award-winning British journalism to a global audience. 

Sky News is part of Sky, one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, owned by Comcast Corporation. 

Watch Sky News, free, wherever you get your news. 

The Rewards:
 

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster:

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion:

We take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion: we’ve been recognised by The Times and Stonewall for this, and we’ve committed £30million to support the fight against racial injustice. We’ve also set ambitious targets for increasing ethnic diversity and representation throughout our organisation.

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

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you.

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.