Real SFX are hiring a Production Manager / Co-ordinator to join the team in Cardiff. A Production Manager / Co-ordinator responsible for the administration, organisation and secretarial work in Production.
The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting should not be considered as all-‐ inclusive. Additional functions or requirements may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.
Please submit your CV along with a covering letter to our recruitment manager (carmela@realsfx.com) for review.
If your background and experience fit with the requirements of the positions offered, you will be contacted for interview when a position becomes available.
While duties vary from production to production, the work includes:
- running the production office on a daily basis;
- organising/managing crew;
- breaking down scripts;
- purchasing equipment and supplies;
- dealing with travel and accommodation bookings;
- sorting out enquiries and other paperwork;
- attending production meetings;
- typing and distributing call sheets;
- dealing with accounts, budgeting and expenses;
- with xero knowledge creating quotes for each job;
- working closely with Producers & Exec. Producers on production;
- setting up relevant insurance cover and helping with visas for crew;
- maintaining the company’s fleet of vans by insuring and taxing annually;
- delegating work to other members of staff.
Essential Skills:
- full UK Driving license;
- Xero positive attitude and strong work ethic;
- excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- the ability to work effectively as part of a team and alone;
- stamina, persistence, enthusiasm, motivation and a proactive manner;
- the ability to remain calm and level-headed under pressure;
- initiative, flexibility, adaptability, common sense and problem-solving skills;
- administrative and organisational skills;
- a good level of numeracy and accurate word-processing skills;
- the ability to prioritise and cope with last-minute changes (e.g. to scripts) while under pressure.
- highly organized with excellent scheduling and task management skills;
- demonstrated project management experience with the ability to problem solve effectively in a fast paced environment;
- minimum 2-5 years of experience within the industry;
- strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Mac computers;
- we look for proactive and personable team players.
Desirable but not Essential Skills: Read, write and speak Welsh