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Film Office Assistant

Bristol City Council

Bristol

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

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Job summary

A local government authority in Bristol is seeking a Film Office Assistant to provide administrative support within a dynamic environment. This role is part-time, requiring 22 hours weekly, and offers hybrid working arrangements. Applicants should have GCSE qualifications and experience in administrative roles, showcasing strong communication and digital skills. The position offers generous leave and a chance to develop within a prominent organisation.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance
Flexible working and flexitime
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

  • Experience in a customer service or client-facing environment with excellent communication skills.
  • Ability to work as part of a busy team, manage multiple projects, and meet tight deadlines.
  • Strong digital skills are essential for managing databases and processing permissions.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to the film office team.
  • Act as a point of contact for filming enquiries and logistical arrangements.
  • Monitor and manage filming permissions paperwork and compliance.

Skills

High-quality administrative support
Excellent communication skills
Strong IT/digital skills
Problem-solving

Education

GCSE or equivalent education
Job description
Overview

Film Office AssistantBristol City Council. Hybrid work in Bristol, United Kingdom. Applicants should have GCSE or equivalent education. This Arts sector vacancy is open to eligible job seekers and will be published until the stated closing date.

Job Responsibilities

Part Time - 22 hours per week, over 4-5 days, Permanent. Based at The Bottle Yard Studios, Whitchurch Lane, Bristol BS14 0BH. Bristol Film Office is Bristol City Council’s filming facilitation and permissions service. You will provide administrative support to the team and act as a point of contact for filming enquiries. Your role supports the day-to-day running of a fast-paced service, working with production clients and Council colleagues to support logistical arrangements for filming, monitor Bristol Film Office locations and other databases, filming permissions, site bookings and finance systems. The team liaises with Council colleagues and external organisations to promote a film-friendly approach, securing use of Council property and land for filming, and ensuring health and safety compliance. A high level of digital competence is required to manage databases and process filming permissions paperwork. You will manage conflicting priorities, monitor compliance of business processes, and disseminate information accurately to team members, colleagues, and clients.

Qualifications and Requirements
  • Experience providing high-quality administrative support in a customer service and/or client-facing environment with excellent communication skills.
  • Proven ability to work as part of a busy team, juggle multiple projects, problem-solve, meet tight deadlines and respond effectively at pace.
  • Strong IT/digital skills to manage databases and process filming permissions paperwork.
  • GCSE or equivalent education.
Working Arrangements and Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements are available for many roles, balancing service need with individual choice. The role is based at The Bottle Yard Studios and involves 4-5 days per week with 22 hours. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working and flexitime, and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You will be working in a supportive environment with opportunities to develop skills within a high-profile organisation, contributing to Bristol’s growth in film and TV production.

How to Apply

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey, please select the apply button below. Shortlisting will be based on how you meet each essential criterion in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. Interviews will be held in person at one of the Bottle Yard Studio sites (Hengrove, BS14) during the week commencing 5 August. For further information, refer to the Job Description and Person Specification or contact:

Adela Straughan – adela.straughan@bristol.gov.uk
Natalie Moore – natalie.moore@bristol.gov.uk

Equal Opportunity

At Bristol City Council, we value having a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from young people, Black and racially minoritised groups and people with disabilities who are under-represented within this service. Appointments will be made on merit.

Keywords: Bristol jobs. Closed Date: 2025-11-02

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