Senior Production Coordinator (12 month Fixed Term Contract)

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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.

S ky Sports Production has responsibility for content delivery across all platforms, which includes outside broadcasts in the UK & worldwide as well as internal productions from Sky Studios. The team is responsible for all day-to-day planning, delivery & budget implementation across our varied & award-winning output.

What you'll do:

• Work within Sky Sports' production team to deliver smooth, planned & efficient processes that support outstanding content creation across all platforms. This will include planning events, bookings, accreditation, distributing planning documents and travel sheets, and budgeting.
• Manage the bookings of facilities, locations and staff for content production using demand & supply planning tools.
• Source and book all travel and accommodation for personnel including flights, hotels, visas and ground transportation, including proactive long-term planning in conjunction with T&E coordinator.
• Raise contracts, process invoices and expenses and resolve payment delays, ensuring suppliers and freelancers are paid on time.

• Provide support and training to new or less experienced Production Coordinators.
• Continuously review department processes to improve efficiency and take the lead on ad hoc projects

What you'll bring:

• Significant experience as a production co-ordinator in a live sports environment, including OB planning and onsite experience
• Substantial experience working with high-profile on-screen guests whilst maintaining professional standards and discretion.
• Demonstrating enthusiasm & initiative, the ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently under pressure and as part of a team, consistently delivering accurate results quickly and sharing knowledge and experience. You should be able to prioritise to ensure deadlines are met in efficient and proactive ways.
• Positive and willing approach to new challenges, able to adapt and apply knowledge to unfamiliar situations.
• Open minded and flexible, questions the status quo to identify opportunities for change and improvement.
• Explores all routes to solve a problem before seeking assistance, self-sufficient and uses initiative.

Team overview :

Sky Sports

We deliver the most innovative and best Sports content experience to our customers across all platforms. We promote continuous innovation, driving value for our customers and high-quality output. Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.

The Rewards:

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster:

• Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows
• A generous pension package
• Private healthcare
• Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers

How you'll work:

At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds - time working at home, as well as time in the office.

This role may include occasional weekend and bank holiday work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.

Your office base:

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:

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.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.

Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you.

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

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.