Lighting Operations Assistant Manager

WHO WE ARE

Big Sky Studios, part of the OLG Group, is the UK’s leading full-service creative content campus, trusted by the world's leading brands and creative community to conceptualise, host, produce and deliver all aspects of their content and storytelling needs in a vibrant and dynamic environment.

Renowned for customer service, Big Sky works closely with the fashion, beauty, entertainment, automotive and F&B industries offering a unique range of premium facilities, services and expertise to enable and create 360 content. This ranges from advertising campaigns, elevated ecommerce, social, gaming, editorial, film, TV and theatre production, alongside in person and virtual activations such as events, experiences and exhibitions.

Based in central London, Big Sky comprises 15 studios and stages, spanning 75,000 sq ft over 5 different sites offering traditional white coves, green screens, blank canvases, virtual production suites with green screen and LED walls alongside a unique rooftop studio with undisturbed London Skyline views. To enable our spaces, we offer in-house services of lighting, digital, catering, set-build and post production, alongside a full service ecom and social content agency.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a highly organised, friendly and enthusiastic person to join a fast-paced working environment. Working within an expanding lighting rental warehouse servicing studio and location shoots. You will need previous warehouse experience within the film or photographic industry. A proactive team leader who is highly organised, a strong communicator and works well in a very busy environment. A candidate will be eager to grow to be a key member of the company.

REPORTING

The role will report to the Head Of Lighting

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Managing a team of Lighting Operations Assistants in the day-to-day tasks of the studios and location jobs.

· Overseeing the delegation of tasks to the Lighting Operations Assistants, as well as supervising successful completion of these tasks

· Supporting the Operations Manager maintaining and developing systems to increase workflows and manage rental and sales stock effectively.

· Ensuring the smooth operation of ongoing shoots intending to client requests

· Physically fit, willing and able to help with loading and unloading heavy equipment

· Communicate and implement changes in procedure to the Operations team

· Ensure staff adhere to procedures regarding packing, setting, clearing, repairs etc.

· A clean UK drivers’ licence

· Diligent inspection of sub hired items in and out of the stores

· Responsible for planning logistics around sub hires and or location shoots

· Liaising with Quality Control Manager on the upkeep of Equipment

· Working in tandem with QCM on initiating stock checks across all sites

· Responsible for the retrieval of missing equipment in collaboration with LOM and QCM.

SKILLS

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Keen to learn and always be up to date with any developments within the industry.
• Passion for professional development.
• Ability to fluidly and confidently work in ambiguous situations.
• Proactive analytical attitude.
• Strong team player.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional photographic / film equipment rental house or similar.
• Extensive knowledge of lighting equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of software Rental Management Software.
• Full Clean Driving Licence with experience of driving 3.5T class vans