At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage shift schedules for a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading media company in Chiswick, London.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, pension contributions, and wellness perks.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be the key player in ensuring smooth operations and team efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in scheduling or project management is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Chiswick, London
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Responsibilities:
- Maintains shift rosters for all Playout, OU and Engineering staff within a 24/7 environment
- Responsible for creating, modifying, and distributing shift schedules for staff and freelancers
- Primary point of contact for all leave requests
- Responsible for handling replacement coverage due to sickness, leave or when extra shift cover is required
- Working with the Frame 25 Hive portal
- Responsible for ensuring PO’s for freelance staff are processed in a timely manner
- Provide monthly reports of overtime hours and freelance costs
- Ensure that HR systems are kept up to date to reflect the team’s leave and sickness records
- Evaluate staffing practices to schedule staff in the most efficient manner
- Coordinate and meet regularly with team managers to determine coverage options/solutions
- Enhance and refine all scheduling workflows and procedures as needed
- Point person for any other special projects when assigned
Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience scheduling or project management experience is an advantage (within a 24/7 environment)
- Strong Microsoft Office suite skills, particularly Excel
- Experience in multi-tasking under tight deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- A self-starter that is highly motivated and driven with the ability to grasp concepts quickly
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Strong personal skills
- A flexible and adaptable approach to work
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
- Matched up to 5% pension contributions and independent pension advice
- Medical benefits including - Eye care vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Income Protection & Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Wellness weeks
- Performance recognition awards and more!
Operations & Engineering Scheduler (Maternity Cover) employer: Encompass Digital Media
Encompass Digital Media is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the fast-paced media sector. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, the company provides ample opportunities for professional development and travel across Europe, allowing you to engage with key industry players while driving meaningful business success.
We think you need these skills to ace Operations & Engineering Scheduler (Maternity Cover)
Shift Scheduling
Project Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Excel
Attention to Detail
Verbal Communication Skills
Written Communication Skills
