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, 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 incoming 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**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- What is your current notice period? If you do not have a notice period, what is the earliest date you could start if successful?
- What are your career goals?
- Our Casting Coordinators work on a shift rota to cover the hours 9am-10pm Monday to Friday. Will any of these hours be a problem for you?
- Shifts are 9-hours (including 1 unpaid hour for lunch) but, due to the nature of our industry, working later than your shift is often required at no notice, albeit that overtime is paid. Is this going to be an issue?
- What is your current postcode? If this is more than a 45-minute commute to Pinewood Studios, are you planning to relocate?

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence and own car (preferred)

Work Location: In person