Production Services Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
EMG UK is the leading entertainment and sports company in the country, providing high-end, bespoke TV facilities and crew to the world’s Broadcasters and Producers
As we continue to expand our Outside Broadcast and Remote Operations, EMG UK is actively recruiting for a Production Services Administrator to join its Production Services department.
Company Overview
EMG is Europe's leading provider of Broadcast services. From OB's, Studios and Remote Operations to Editing, Transmission and Production EMG provides cutting edge facilities for the worlds' largest shows. With our UK head office in High Wycombe, we run a state-of-the-art fleet of UHD Outside Broadcast Units and a Remote Broadcast Centre providing television coverage of international events for a vast range of UK and global clients.
Sports contracts include European Tour Golf, Premier League and European football, Test Match and domestic cricket, international and domestic rugby, NFL, The Boat Race, the London Marathon, Olympic Games, FIFA World Cup, Commonwealth Games and Badminton & Burghley horse trials.
Entertainment contracts include the Brit Awards, The Baftas, Dancing on Ice, Crufts, X-Factor, National Television Awards, National Theatre Live, Britain's Got Talent, Glastonbury, The Isle of Wight festival, concerts, game shows, opera and many more strands. We also deliver 24 hours in A&E, First Dates, Celebs Go Dating and many other fixed rig Shows.
Job Responsibilities
As a member of the Production Services department, the Production Services Administrator will perform administrative activities to support OB operations, such as crew bookings, accreditation, and travel arrangements, as well as communicating these details to all relevant parties. They are also responsible for providing additional administrative support to the Head of Production Services and Production Coordinators.
Primary Reasonability’s and Duties
- Job Costing - create an individual cost sheet per fixture to record any amendments to that spec
- Invoice processing and approvals including dealing with invoice queries and resolving any issues.
- Assisting in the booking and hiring freelancers and handling the associated paperwork as required by the needs of the production
- Assisting with the planning and booking of crew travel arrangements
- To assist with managing accreditation lists and post-job paperwork
- Ensuring planning sheets are sent to all freelancers in a timely manner, itinerary letters where applicable
- To ensure all jobs and personal information are accurately maintained within our bespoke crewing system
Person Specifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team and alone
- Enthusiasm, motivation and a proactive manner
- Sound administrative and organisational skills
- A good level of numeracy and fast, accurate word-processing skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain and manage repeating data work-flows to successful outcomes
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to a range of Discounts & Benefits
- Discount Gym Membership
- Family Friendly Policies
- Life Insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday: 09:30-18:00
- Hybrid working (following training & probationary period)
If you believe you have the skillset and the right qualities and are interested in joining our diverse and inclusive team, then please send your CV with a covering letter in confidence.
YOU MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UK WITHOUT SPONSORSHIP TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE
If you decide not to apply for this role but would be interested in joining us, please see our Careers page
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in High Wycombe, HP12 3QL
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Culture & Entertainment
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Services Administrator roles across EMG UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Culture & Entertainment.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £20,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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