Based at the UK’s biggest production hub, Pinewood Studios, UVE is a lively and exciting casting agency in search of a Casting Coordinator to join our talented team. UVE 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.
Pay: £27,500.00-£29,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Application question(s):
- Due to the fast-paced nature of film and television production, overtime is often required at short notice. Overtime is paid. Please confirm whether you would be comfortable with this requirement and provide any relevant limitations on your availability.
- What are your career goals and how does this Casting Coordinator role fit into your ambitions?
- This role currently operates on a hybrid 3-week rotating shift pattern:
- Week 1: Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday-Friday 6:30am-3:30pm
- Week 2: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm
- Week 3: Monday-Thursday 1pm-10pm, Friday 10am-7pm
Please confirm whether you would be able to work all of these shifts. If not, please explain any restrictions.
As an alternative working pattern, we are also open to applicants who would prefer a fully remote schedule of:
- Monday-Thursday 1pm-10pm
- Friday 10am-7pm
If offered the choice, which option would you prefer and why?
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Iver SL0 0NQ
