Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Studio Floor Coordinator to oversee the operational activities on the studio floor, ensuring all productions run smoothly, efficiently, and effectively. This demanding role is primarily based in Leighton Buzzard with some location shoots and offering a starting salary of £35,362.
About the Role:
This pivotal role involves leading and coordinating all activities on the studio floor, from logistical support to assisting shoot teams and maintaining high studio standards. You will manage a team of Studio Floor Assistants to ensure exceptional service is delivered to the studios, assist in maintaining the organisation of the studio space, and ensure all equipment, product, props, and sets are prepared in advance of shoots. You will also be responsible for overseeing the catering and hosting for talent, creative teams, and visitors.
A key part of the role is acting as a liaison between various departments, facilitating clear communication regarding schedules, needs, and updates, and relaying instructions to the on-site crew and talent. Furthermore, you will serve as the Producer on location and trend shoots, which includes managing the associated budgets. You will participate in pre-production meetings, providing input on logistical planning, and promptly address any on-set issues or challenges.
Operational duties also include managing daily performance by monitoring, motivating, and coaching team members to achieve company goals, and implementing dynamic operational working procedures to support service excellence. You will also be required to deputise for the Studio Manager or Senior Floor Coordinator in their absence.
About You:
- Proven experience working in a photo studio environment.
- Experience in managing a team, coupled with strong leadership skills.
- Excellent understanding of studio operations, equipment, and production processes.
- Proven experience in production budget tracking.
- Proven experience in risk assessment, both writing and delivering.
- Excellent health and safety knowledge.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage varying workloads, multiple projects, and changing priorities.
- Experience of implementing and developing effective processes to deliver business requirements.
- The ability to work well under pressure, a flexible attitude, and responsiveness to change.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with peers, senior management, and external suppliers/clients.
- Excellent Google Suite experience, including proven use of Docs/Sheets, operating within a Mac OS environment.
- A Full UK driving licence is required.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
