**Job Title:** Production Assistant/Office Manager
This is a full-time permanent role that entails a variety of production responsibilities supporting the executive producer, freelance producers, and ensuring the smooth operation of productions and the production office.
We are looking for a can-do person who is not afraid of tasks but is also keen to move their career forward. They should be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and have strong attention to detail.
* Assisting in all stages of production.
* Booking crew and being a point of contact for freelancers throughout the production period.
* Organising travel arrangements and preparing itineraries.
* Arranging contracts and insurance.
* Preparing production documents using Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
* Responsible for the day-to-day running of a busy production office.
* Providing support to directors and colleagues as required.
* Financial administration - issuing invoices to clients, processing payments, managing floats, providing information to the bookkeeper and accountant.
* Marketing - maintaining the company's online presence by managing external suppliers.
* Managing social posts - internally or with an external supplier.
* Overseeing the health and safety of the office; solving IT issues, drive management, etc.
The ideal candidate should have:
* A proactive approach to work.
* The ability to work flexibly and resourcefully in support of the team.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* A high level of IT literacy, proficiency in Word, Excel, Google Suite. Experience of InDesign and Canva would be an advantage.
This role is 95% office based.