Casting Coordinator

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, Universal Extras is a lively and exciting casting agency in search of a Casting Coordinator to join our talented team. Universal 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 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.

Hours: 1pm - 10pm Monday to Thursday & 11am - 8pm on Fridays

OFFICE BASED

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,500.00-£29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Shuttle service provided
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• What is your current postcode? If this is not within a 45-minute commute of Pinewood Studios, will you be relocating?
• What is your notice period or the earliest date you could start if successful?
• Why do you want this job?

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence and own car (preferred)

Work Location: In person