Workforce Scheduler, Sky News

4 days ago

Isleworth, United Kingdom Sky Full time

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.

Sky News is looking for a Workforce Scheduler to support the newsroom with rostering of staff and assist with general office administration. The position will be based in Osterley.

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with excellent communication skills & has an interest and good understanding of the news agenda.

To be successful in this role you must be prepared to work in a fast and 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**:
Working within Sky News, you will be responsible for the fair and efficient rostering of Sky News’ staff. You will be expected to create a consolidated, efficient and consistent approach.
- Build and maintain rotas to help staff Sky News’ production requirements. Manage demand and/or booking conflicts through to resolution.
- Ensure that the right skills are always in the right place, proactively planning 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.
- Review staffing levels regularly with management to enable efficient deployment.
- Book freelance help when required, processing all invoices to ensure prompt and correct payment.
- Manage the rostering of all non-production activity such as leave, meetings etc.
- Ensure our rostering tool is always kept up to date to maintain the accuracy and integrity of all data.
- Help to maintain a culture of “plan-do-review” within the team, continually challenging and questioning the effectiveness and efficiency of rosters.
- Adhere to business processes and guidelines, acting with integrity and in the best interests of the company in a safe, compliant and ethical manner.

**What you’ll bring**:

- Outstanding people skills with the ability to motivate others.
- Solution focused experience in rostering and assigning staff to meet requirements.
- 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.
- Willingness to learn and become an expert in our rostering system.
- Knowledge of and passion for news.
- Knowledge of production types is desirable.
- The ability to demonstrate and be part of an inclusive and diverse team.

**Team Overview**:
Sky News

Sky News is a world-class news service with a spirit of innovation and a fresh approach to story-telling. Our aim is to be the best and most trusted place for news, reflecting the diversity of our audience. Made by people who dare to challenge. Made for people who want clarity in an uncertain world.

**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

**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.

**Why wait?**

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

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