Casting Co-ordinator

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, Uni-versal Extras is a lively and exciting casting agency in search of a Casting Agent to join our talented team. Uni-versal 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 paperwork relating to a production using Microsoft excel and our in-house database.
- Maintaining production details and Supporting Artist diaries using our in-house system.
- Provide a high level of Artist support at all times.
- Provide a professional service which meets our quality assurance standard whilst achieving the key performance indicator targets which have been set.
- Positively handle challenging Dealing in coming calls / queries about the production
- Maintain & consistently update in a timely fashion all elements of Production Admin
- Assist with Role campaign management i.e. calling through
- Lead Deadline Management for the team & Team members - ensuring 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.
- Be responsible for the visual interpretation of brief and production details, a good eye for a face/body is critical.
- Ensure the company’s mission, products & services are presented consistently and positively to relevant stakeholders - especially Extras and AD’s.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Recruitment, production or project management experience useful albeit not essential.
- Be confident 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 good communication skills.
- Take direction well and be a team player.
- Have good organisation and note taking skills, and be able to multi-task.
- Be computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
- Show a willingness to learn with a proactive attitude.
- Be punctual with good time keeping skills.
- Comfortable using CRM or web-based sales and people management systems.

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Iver Heath, SL0 0NH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and own car (preferred)

Work Location: One location