Sky
Workforce Manager
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Sky News is looking for a Workforce Manager to support the Sky newsroom with rostering of staff and admin duties. The position will be based in Osterley.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent communication skills & has an interest in the news agenda. To be successful in this role you must be prepared to work in a fast-moving environment with a highly driven team, be proactive and have a methodical and thorough approach to work, as well as being able to prioritise your workload.
What you’ll do:
Help build and maintain rotas to help staff Sky News’ newsgathering 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.
Adhere to business processes and guidelines, acting with integrity and in the best interests of the company in a safe, compliant and ethical manner.
Maintain consistent communication with key stakeholders throughout the rota building process.
Book freelance help when required, helping to process invoices and timesheets to ensure prompt and correct payment.
Assist with the rostering of all activity such as leave, meetings etc.
Support general administrative requests to ensure the smooth operation of the newsroom such as accreditation and training.
What you'll bring:
Outstanding people skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
Solution focused experience in rostering.
Curious with the foresight to question the status quo, having the tenacity to drive change and get results.
Logical, detail orientated, problem-solving skills.
An adaptable nature that is always willing to embrace change.
Knowledge of and an interest in news.
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 or a NOW Membership
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences
Where you'll work:
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:
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 your potential. 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.