Senior Production Coordinator

Sky 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 Travel & Expenses team.
• 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   

Essential criteria:  

• Substantial experience as a Production Coordinator in a live sports environment, including OB planning and onsite experience.
• Proven experience working with high-profile on-screen guests whilst maintaining professional standards and discretion.
• Competence with handling day to day finances including raising POs, processing invoices and resolving issues.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm to lead and develop less experienced colleagues and share knowledge.

Desirable skills and experience: 

• 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. 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.

Benefits and perks  

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:  

• Free Sky TV or NOW package, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema   
• Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution 
• Private healthcare with mental health support  
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance  
• Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect  
• Sharesave and Tech schemes  
• A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences 

How you’ll work  

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week. This role may include occasional weekend, evening and bank holiday work.

Your office base   

This role is primarily based in Osterley, with occasional on site production requirements.The office required attendance is 3 days a week.

Who we are  

We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're 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 as early as you can. 

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.  

To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.

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