Co-Development Coordinator

Creative Assembly; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading games development studio in Horsham is seeking a Co-Development Coordinator to support collaborative projects with external partners. You will manage logistics, financial aspects, and co-development workflows. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities. This position offers a hybrid work option and a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Work from Anywhere for a temporary period

Enhanced holiday allowance

Private medical and dental insurance

Wellbeing support and virtual counseling

Community activities and events

Qualifications

• Proven ability to resolve issues.
• Experience in managing backlog and prioritizing tasks.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate effectively to enable collaboration.
• Ability to work well in a team.
• Proficient in using MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership and internal teams to define engagement requirements.
• Co-ordinate onboarding and preparation of hardware and software for external teams.
• Administer production briefs and facilitate resource sharing.
• Ensure co-development work meets quality standards.
• Monitor delivery dates and production milestones, escalating risks as necessary.

Skills

Problem-solving

Task prioritization

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected Games Development Studio as Co-Development Coordinatorbased at our headquarters in Horsham, in the heart of West Sussex.As a member of the Co-Development team, the Co-Development Coordinator is responsible for supporting collaborative projects between Creative Assembly and external development partners, assisting with the logistics and administration of such engagements. This includes working with the Co-Development Leadership to oversee both financial aspects and development workflow for the engagements, raising purchase orders, ensuring the accuracy of invoices, and helping to onboard teams and hardware for co-development initiatives.The Co-Development Coordinator plays an essential role in promoting collaboration and ensuring the success of joint development efforts.This role can be offered on a hybrid basis.Key ResponsibilitiesOn a day-day basis, you will:Development Workflow:

• Collaborate with the CA Co-Development leadership and internal development teams to define engagement requirements and establish production schedules.
• Co-ordinate the onboarding and preparation of hardware, software, and access for the external team.
• Work jointly with the CA development teams to administer production briefs and facilitate resource sharing between internal and external teams.
• Work with the Co-Development Leadership to ensure co-development work is delivered on time and meets quality standards as defined by the internal development team.
• Monitor all delivery dates and key production milestones using dedicated trackers, and escalate any identified production risks to the Co-Development leadership.

Legal Documentation Administration:

• Submit contract engagement requests from internal development and Brand teams through the internal contract portal.
• Upload contracts, manage the signature process, and ensure all parties sign promptly, escalating any delays or issues to Co-Development Leadership where necessary.
• Submit IT hardware, software, and access requests through the internal contractor portal.
• Facilitate contract extensions and renewals in a timely manner.

Finance Administration:

• Raise purchase orders (POs) for each engagement.
• Administer new vendor setups with partners and the CA/Sega team.
• Receipt each PO line for delivered work or staff-augmented team months.
• Amend raised PO lines for deliverable changes or incorrect receipted values due to occurrences such as sickness or holidays.
• Ensure submitted invoices are accurate and address any issues or concerns with external partners and Sega Finance team.

Supporting Studio Management Reporting:

• Engage with stakeholders across the business to support scheduling requirements, track key action points and provide management reporting.
• Utilising operational data, administer co-development reporting and tracking.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to consolidate studio development reports for distribution.

Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceEssential

• Proven ability to resolve issues
• Experience in managing backlog and identifying and prioritising tasks
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to clearly communicate using a variety of methods to enable effective collaboration
• Ability to work well within a team
• Proficient using MS Office

Desirable

• Experience in coordinating the logistics and administration of co-development partnerships
• Knowledge of internal creative/production methods and external agency models

About Creative Assembly
Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.

We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.

We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria.

Most roles at Creative Assembly are hybrid; what this looks like will be discussed during the interview process. For many teams this is 3 days a week in the studio. CA has the right to change requirements based on the needs of the business.

We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

• Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs)
• Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays
• Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents
• Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening
• Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays
• Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network – an employee-led group
• Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site
• Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling
• Community activities including parties, football and more.
• Our studio sites have disabled access.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreementhas been duly executed. Further details can befound here.