Junior Production Manager

Optomen Television Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Production Manager to join their dynamic team for a primetime cooking television series. This role offers the opportunity to oversee pre-production and production phases, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication among stakeholders. You will coordinate logistics, manage facilities, and assist with payroll and contracts. If you have a passion for production and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in television production.

Benefits

Subsistence during filming

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience at Production Coordinator level or above.
• Strong organisational skills to manage complex logistics.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing pre-production and production phases for a cooking series.
• Coordinating travel, accommodation, and expenses for crew and contestants.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Logistics Management

PMI Experience

Job description

Optomen Television is seeking an organised and enthusiastic Junior Production Manager for a returning primetime cooking television series.

Role Responsibilities

As a Junior Production Manager, you’ll be part of a small Production Management team, accompanied by two Production Coordinators and reporting to the Line Producer to support the filming team throughout the competition.

This will include:

1. Overseeing the pre-production and production phases, ensuring all aspects run smoothly and efficiently
2. Coordinating with team members to manage contestants and crew travel, accommodation, and expenses
3. Assisting with payroll, processing invoices, and helping with contestant contracts
4. Managing the day-to-day facilities of the studio

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum of 5 years experience at Production Coordinator level or above
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex logistics
• Confident taking the lead and being the central point of contact between stakeholders with strong communication skills
• Solution-oriented and capable of problem-solving
• Experience using PMI
• Live within a 1-hour commute of Stratford Upon Avon

This contract will run from 21st July to 6th February 2026, Monday to Friday, with a two-week production break over Christmas. During pre-production, the role will be based at the production office in Digbeth, Birmingham. During filming, the role will be based at the studio in Stratford Upon Avon. You will need your own transport to get to the studios each day; subsistence will be provided during filming.

Optomen is committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourages applications from all sectors of the community, reflecting the diversity of UK society.