Technology Studio Team Assistant

• Fixed Term Contract Technology Studio – Operations
• Please note this is a 5-month FTC initially

The Technology Studio creates immersive, interactive and emerging-technology experiences for Imagination’s clients.

We are looking for a proactive and organised Team Assistant to help the Studio operate effectively and contribute to its work across digital production, creative technology, AI and innovation.

You will help manage diaries, meetings, administration, resourcing, finances and equipment, while also supporting presentations, research, Innovation Lab activities and internal initiatives.

However, this is not a conventional administrative role.

We are looking for someone curious, adaptable and willing to take on different types of challenges.

You may be coordinating freelancers one day, researching an emerging technology the next, and then helping prepare a client presentation or Innovation Lab event.

The role offers strong potential for progression.

Depending on your interests, strengths and performance, it could provide a route into Creative Technology, Digital Production, Client Services or other disciplines within Imagination.

Key Responsibilities

• Team and leadership support
• Provide day-to-day support to the Global Creative Technology Director and Head of Digital Production.
• Help manage diaries, schedule meetings and events for internal and external participants.
• Organise team, project and leadership meetings, including rooms, video calls and supporting materials.
• Prepare agendas, capture actions and help ensure agreed follow-ups are completed.
• Support travel arrangements, expenses, purchasing and other administrative requirements.
• Handle sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
• Help maintain team plans, project trackers, resource information and reporting documents.
• Coordinate the onboarding and offboarding of employees, freelancers and other collaborators.
• Liaise with HR, IT, Finance, Production and other departments to ensure people have the access, equipment and information they need.
• Raise purchase orders, process invoices and support project and departmental financial administration.
• Help organise team events, training sessions, workshops and social activities.
• Owning our client asset and license trackers, ensuring media and licenses are logged during job wrap
• Asset Research, liaising, briefing and buying in stock media (3D, images and video)
• Presentations and communication
• Support the creation and formatting of internal and client-facing presentations.
• Turn research, notes and project information into clear, well-structured slides.
• Help maintain credentials, case studies, project summaries and other Technology Studio materials.
• Gather updates from across the team and support internal communications about projects, innovation and new capabilities.
• Proofread and quality check documents before they are shared.
• AI and innovation
• Undertake focused research into AI, emerging technologies, tools and relevant industry developments.
• Summarise findings clearly, identifying potential applications for Imagination and its clients.
• Support AI and innovation initiatives, including research, coordination, documentation and presentations.
• Experiment with approved AI tools to improve research, administration and content development processes.
• Help organise demonstrations, internal learning sessions and technology show-and-tells.
• Apply appropriate care to the accuracy, confidentiality and responsible use of AI generated material.
• Imagination Innovation Lab
• Support the Lab manager in helping keep the Innovation Lab organised, presentable and ready for client and internal sessions.
• Coordinate bookings, demonstrations, visitors, equipment and supporting materials.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of Lab tours, workshops and events.
• Work with specialists to ensure prototypes and demonstrations are ready and correctly presented.
• Support the Lab Manager to maintain an overview of Lab equipment, experiences and supporting information.
• Resourcing and equipment
• Support the booking and administration of freelancers and specialist suppliers.
• Liaise with relevant teams to ensure contracts, purchase orders, system access and payments are progressed.
• Maintain records of Technology Studio hardware and equipment.
• Coordinate equipment bookings, loans, returns and storage.
• Support the preparation of equipment and materials for events, installations, workshops and on-site delivery.
• Project support
• Provide coordination and administrative support to digital projects when required.
• Support research, supplier coordination, workshop preparation and small project budgets.
• Assist teams during busy delivery periods, including occasional on-site support where appropriate.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Previous experience in an administrative, coordination, production or team-support role is desirable. Internships and relevant work experience will be considered.
• Experience in a creative agency, production company, technology business or similar environment would be useful, but is not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and close attention to detail.
• Confident using Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office, particularly presentation and spreadsheet software.
• Able to create clear, professional and visually consistent presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable learning new digital tools and working with technology focused teams.
• An interest in AI, emerging technology, digital experiences or creative production.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and follow tasks through to completion
• Personal attributes
• Proactive and willing to take ownership rather than wait to be instructed.
• Curious about technology, creativity and how new ideas can be applied.
• Resourceful and comfortable tackling unfamiliar challenges.
• Broadly capable across different areas, with the potential to develop deeper expertise over time.
• Positive, approachable and able to build relationships across different disciplines and levels of seniority.
• Calm under pressure and able to respond constructively when priorities change.
• Collaborative, inclusive and willing to help others.
• Ambitious and motivated to learn, develop and progress.
• Practical, dependable and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Development and progression

This role is intended to be an entry point into the wider work of the Technology Studio, rather than a fixed administrative track.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to client projects, digital production, creative technology, AI and innovation, alongside the core operational responsibilities of the role.

There is strong potential to develop towards Creative Technology, Digital Production, Client Services or another relevant discipline, based on individual aptitude, interests, performance and business requirements.

• Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
• Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
• Paid leave to support caring requirements, dependents, sickness, compassionate leave etc.
• Employee Assistance Programme (Help@ hand)
• In-Office Gym (London office only)
• Life Insurance – 4xsalary
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders are available for support
• 25 Days Annual Leave (pro-rata for part-time roles)
• Discretionary Annual Bonus
• Generous Family Leave Policies with coaching and support for new parents
• Tailored Learning & Development for Career Development
• Enhanced Pension Contributions
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Travel Loans
• Income Protection (employee-only benefit)
• Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
• Home Technology Scheme (tax‑efficient loan for tech equipment)
• Unpaid Sabbatical opportunities
• Company Events and socials
• Pet-friendly office
• Lunch & Learns sessions
• Wellness & Educational webinars
• Subsidised Café (London office only)
• WHAT MAKES US, US
• We spark the imagination Changing the way people think, feel and act
• We design experiences that create memories, change behaviours and shape cultures

We specialise in consultancy, brand destinations, live events, content and investor communications

Imagination believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words, and more than a legal framework or a moral obligation – they are guiding principles that, when acted upon, make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation.

We commit to not only significantly increasing our efforts to effect change today, but also to ensure that our efforts will be sustained for the long-term.

To support us on this journey we have appointed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board to help shape our plans to bring about positive change, to help us learn and keep us all moving forward together.

We believe the responsibility for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace ultimately rests with all of us.

We believe that all employees should feel a sense of belonging at Imagination – regardless of their race, religion or belief, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or background.

We believe racism has no place within our workplace or our work culture and we reject all forms of hatred, prejudice, intolerance and discrimination.

We believe that Black Lives Matter and it is our expectation that all employees become actively committed to making unbiased choices and are anti‑racist in everything they do.

Our Imagination community must share and live these beliefs, as diversity makes us stronger.

Our priority is humanity and our efforts towards a more diverse, more equitable and more inclusive workplace are never done.

• Application
• Role Technology Studio Team Assistant
• Location London, UK
• Department Technology Studio – Operations
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