"Considering a career in special effects and being part of our team?"
Production Coordinator/Manager
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. While duties vary from production to production, the work includes:
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running the production office on a daily basis;
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organising/managing crew;
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breaking down scripts;
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purchasing equipment and supplies;
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dealing with travel and accommodation bookings;
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sorting out enquiries and other paperwork;
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attending production meetings;
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typing and distributing call sheets;
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dealing with accounts, budgeting and expenses; with xero knowledge
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creating quotes for each job;
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working closely with Producers & Exec. Producers on production;
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setting up relevant insurance cover and helping with visas for crew;
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maintaining the company’s fleet of vans by insuring and taxing annually;
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delegating work to other members of staff.
Essential Skills:
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full UK Driving license;
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Xero
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positive attitude and strong work ethic;
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excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
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the ability to work effectively as part of a team and alone;
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stamina, persistence, enthusiasm, motivation and a proactive manner;
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the ability to remain calm and level-headed under pressure;
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initiative, flexibility, adaptability, common sense and problem-solving skills;
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administrative and organisational skills;
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a good level of numeracy and accurate word-processing skills;
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the ability to prioritise and cope with last-minute changes (e.g. to scripts) while under pressure.
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highly organized with excellent scheduling and task management skills;
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demonstrated project management experience with the ability to problem solve effectively in a fast paced environment;
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minimum 2-5 years of experience within the industry;
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strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Mac computers;
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we look for proactive and personable team players.
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.
Desirable but not Essential Skills:
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Read, write and speak Welsh
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.
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