General Assistant

Creative Lives in Progress; London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen motivierten General Assistant, um das Team bei der Unterstützung von Produzenten und der Verwaltung des Büros zu unterstützen. In dieser spannenden Rolle sind Sie das Gesicht des Unternehmens und spielen eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Aufrechterhaltung eines reibungslosen Ablaufs im Studio. Sie werden für die Organisation von Besprechungen, die Unterstützung des Produktionsteams und das Management von Bürobedarf verantwortlich sein. Wenn Sie ein Auge fürs Detail haben und gerne im Team arbeiten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, in der aufregenden Welt der Animation Fuß zu fassen.

Qualifications

• Gute Kundenservicefähigkeiten und professionelle, freundliche Art.
• Vertrautheit mit Microsoft Office ist von Vorteil.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung der Produzenten und Manager bei verschiedenen Aufgaben.
• Verwaltung von Beständen und Versorgung des Büros mit notwendigen Materialien.

Skills

Kundenservice

Organisation

Flexibilität

Aufmerksamkeit für Details

Education

Interesse an Film und Animation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet

E-Mail

Job description

About Locksmith Animation: Locksmith is an independent producer of high-quality animated features and series that entertain global audiences. From comedies to musicals to epic sci-fi, we tell contemporary stories that make people laugh, think, and feel. Based in London and Los Angeles, we bring together a team of accomplished industry leaders and world-class creative talent in a filmmaker-led studio. Our debut feature Ron’s Gone Wrong is currently streaming on Disney+. Our second film, That Christmas, based on a series of children’s books by writer/director Richard Curtis is streaming on Netflix. We are currently in production of our third feature Bad Fairies.

Key Purpose of the Job: General Assisting is a great way to get your foot in the door at Locksmith Animation. Supporting the Receptionist and Head of Culture with the smooth running of the studio. Assisting the Production and Development teams with all live projects. Help all employees with queries and resolve any problems. Working effectively in a team and ensuring that all tasks are completed in a timely fashion with a can-do attitude.

Needs to Do:

1. Provide support to Producers, Managers, and Coordinators.
2. Assist all key talent/personnel with any needs to enable them to work effectively, including providing refreshments for meetings, booking meeting rooms, cars, and couriers.
3. Assist with document presentation, pitch presentations, and printing scripts.
4. Dispatch and collect items on request, both in-house and out of house.
5. Reconcile petty cash.
6. Manage stocks and supplies, ensuring refreshments, kitchen, stationery, general office equipment, and toilets are all well stocked.
7. Keep the studio, reception, rest areas, and all offices clean, tidy, and well presented.
8. Open and close the studio as a responsible key holder.
9. Cover reception when needed.
10. Help with company social events and crew cohesion by assisting the Head of Culture in all crew cohesion initiatives, including but not limited to organizing biweekly afternoon teas and drinks.

Needs to Know: Have good customer service skills and a professional and friendly manner. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Email is an advantage. Interest in filmmaking and Animation is essential.

Needs to Be: You are the face of the company, so you need to be smart and friendly! And even dog friendly too! Enthusiastic, able to prioritize workflow, with attention to detail, good at following instructions. Pro-active and flexible. Confident at using your own initiative, an organized problem solver. Enjoy helping people. Hard worker and impeccable timekeeper.

LSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer who agrees not to discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK prior to interview. We have assessed this role, and it does not meet criteria to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. Therefore, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without Locksmith’s sponsorship.

Job remuneration and hours: 40 hours a week. General hours: 8am-5pm or 10am-7pm, alternate weeks and with the possibility of shift work during screening periods. Salary is £28,808, London Living Wage £13.85 per hour.