Senior Studio Scheduler

**Senior Studio Scheduler**:
**Salary**:Competitive Plus Benefits**
**Location**:Argos - Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 9HA**
**Contract type**:Fixed-Term Assignment**
**Business area**:Marketing**
**Closing date**:13 January 2025**
**Requisition ID**:285647**:
We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. We’re one of the biggest supermarkets in the UK with one of the largest websites. So marketing here really happens at scale. We move a lot faster than you’d think too, across Brand Planning, Brand Comms and Creative, Digital Marketing, CRM and Loyalty, Nectar 360, Insights, and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. More people shopping with us each week means more interactions. And thanks to data insight, we understand customers in a way that almost nobody else does. We work alongside incredible brand partners and the best agencies around. So if you have a passion to learn, grow and experience new teams, come and explore it all with us.

**Why join us**

Joining Sainsbury's as a Senior Studio Scheduler for Zest Creative Agency offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in the efficient planning and resource allocation for Ecommerce and Marketing shoots across iconic brands such as Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat. As part of a dynamic and collaborative team, you will lead process improvements, drive innovation, and ensure seamless execution of production schedules, contributing to Zest's vision for growth and creative excellence. With a focus on leadership, continuous improvement, and fostering positive relationships, this role provides a platform for professional development and making a meaningful impact within a vibrant and supportive work environment.

**What you'll do**

As the Senior Studio Scheduler for Zest Creative Agency at Sainsbury's, you will be instrumental in overseeing the planning, scheduling, and effective allocation of resources for Ecommerce (Ecom) and Marketing Communications (Marcom) shoots. Your role will involve creating and maintaining detailed production schedules, managing resource budgets, leading a team of Studio Schedulers alongside of Shoot Producers and Studio Production Executives to ensure seamless execution of production schedules across all Sainsbury's brands. Your focus will be on identifying process improvements, optimising studio operations, and aligning with Zest's vision for growth and creative excellence, ultimately contributing to the success of the studio's innovative and cost-effective production activities.

**Who you are**

As a Senior Studio Scheduler for Zest Creative Agency at Sainsbury's, you are a seasoned professional with a strong background in scheduling, resource management, and leadership within the creative production environment. Your expertise in optimising studio operations and managing budgets will enable you to drive efficiency, innovation, and excellence in the planning and execution of Ecommerce and Marketing shoots across multiple brands. With your proactive approach, problem-solving skills, and commitment to continuous improvement, you play a crucial role in ensuring seamless production workflows and delivering high-quality results that align with Zest's vision for growth and creative success.

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We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:
Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 10% of salary, depending on how we perform.

Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme.

Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.