Atherstone, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)
Contract (1 year 6 months)
Published 2 days ago
Please note that this is a contract role providing services to Microsoft through external staffing partners of Allegis Global Solutions (AGS). If you are selected for this role, you will be employed by AGS and will not be an employee of Microsoft.
Role Summary
This is a hands-on Studio Coordinator position supporting both studio operations and senior leadership at Rare Studio, Twycross.
The successful candidate will act as a mix of:
- Executive Assistant
- Operations Coordinator
- Events & Logistics Coordinator
Location
Rare Studio, Twycross
Contract
18 months
Weekly Schedule
20 hours
Key Responsibilities
- Manage complex calendars for studio leadership
- Coordinate leadership meetings, workshops, planning sessions, and offsites
- Arrange agendas, logistics, meeting materials, and follow-up actions
- Track actions and ensure completion
Studio Operations
- Keep studio administration running smoothly
- Maintain trackers, schedules, reports, and documentation
- Coordinate day-to-day operational activities
- Improve and streamline processes where possible
Events & Engagement
- Organize All Hands meetings
- Coordinate internal events and team activities
- Manage venues, catering, suppliers, attendees, and communications
- Support employee engagement initiatives
Travel & Visitor Coordination
- Arrange domestic and international travel
- Manage accommodation, transport, itineraries, and logistics
- Coordinate studio visitors and external guests
- Track travel spend and reporting
Finance & Procurement Administration
- Process expenses
- Manage invoices and purchase orders
- Coordinate with suppliers and vendors
- Track budgets and spending
People & Culture Support
- Support employee communications
- Assist with absence administration
- Support shared team inboxes and operational processes
Must-Have Skills (Non-Negotiable)
Experience Supporting Senior Leadership
- Coordinating leadership meetings
- Supporting workshops and planning sessions
- Organizing leadership offsites
Logistics & Coordination
- Events
- Meetings
- Travel
- Operational administration
Stakeholder Management
- Working directly with senior leaders
- Following up on actions
- Managing competing priorities
- Communicating with internal and external stakeholders
- Purchase Orders (POs)
- Expense management
- Budget tracking
Organization & Communication
- High attention to detail
- Ability to juggle multiple workstreams simultaneously
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Gaming, creative studio, media, technology, entertainment industry background
- Visitor and hospitality management
- Event management software/tools exposure
Ideal Experience
- 3+ years in a coordination-focused role
As a workplace, Allegis Global Solutions focuses on relationships β with each other, our clients and our candidates. In fact, serving others is one of our core values. We support open communication and recognize that giving constructive criticism can be even harder than receiving it. We appreciate the fearless and the passionate, who force us to be better. Everything we do sits on a pillar of diversity, equity and inclusion - diverse perspectives, backgrounds and ideas achieve innovation and make us successful.
Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position. These tools may analyse application materials and assist our team in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. If you have questions about our use of AI in the hiring process, or would like more information, please contact us.
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Studio Coordinator (contract) in Atherstone employer: Microsoft
At Microsoft, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, particularly for the role of AI Business Solution Sales Manager. Our culture is rooted in innovation, inclusivity, and continuous learning, providing employees with ample opportunities for professional growth while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. With a strong focus on collaboration and customer success, our team members are empowered to make a meaningful impact, supported by industry-leading resources and a commitment to employee development.