At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate schedules, resources, and logistics for exciting media productions.
- Company: Join a major player in the fast-paced Media sector with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, private medical insurance, and lifestyle perks.
- Other info: Great opportunities for training and career development in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make an impact in the media industry.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in production coordination are essential.
The predicted salary is between 33750 - 41250 £ per year.
About the Client
My client is a major organisation within the Media sector, offering a fast-paced and highly collaborative working environment. Their culture is centred around teamwork, clear communication and supporting one another to deliver against demanding schedules. It is an environment where strong organisation, attention to detail and a practical approach are genuinely valued.
About the Job
As Production Planning Coordinator, you'll join a busy scheduling team, coordinating people, resources and logistics across varied productions. You'll work closely with internal teams, freelancers and production colleagues to ensure schedules are accurate, arrangements are confirmed and any changes are handled efficiently.
- Coordinating schedules across multiple productions
- Booking freelancers and communicating assignments and changes
- Arranging travel, accommodation and associated logistics
- Managing accreditation and ensuring information is submitted accurately
- Maintaining scheduling systems, production plans and documentation
- Raising purchase orders and supporting supplier and freelancer administration
- Liaising with Production Managers, Heads of Department and wider internal teams
- Responding to schedule changes and resolving issues quickly
- Supporting improvements to planning and coordination processes
About the Successful Applicant
You'll be highly organised, methodical and confident managing competing priorities in a busy environment. Strong communication, systems skills and attention to detail are essential, with previous experience in scheduling, production coordination or a similarly fast-paced operational role particularly useful.
What You Will Receive in Return
You'll join a supportive and collaborative team within a large Media organisation. Benefits include pension, private medical insurance, life and income protection, training and development opportunities, an employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme and additional lifestyle benefits.
How to Proceed
If this super production planning opportunity has sparked your interest, I’m eagerly looking forward to your contact! To advance your next career move, please reach out to Lucy-Emma at Wade Macdonald today – 07825 502491 (please call only if you have previous production/planning or project co-ordination experience). You can get in touch by promptly submitting your CV through the designated portal. Your next career move awaits!
Production Coordinator (4225) in Reading employer: Wade Macdonald
Wade Macdonald is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to driving meaningful HR initiatives, employees enjoy hybrid working arrangements, significant exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence the employee experience during a transformative period. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
