London Casting & Welfare Production Manager

Initial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Initial is seeking an experienced Casting & Welfare Production Manager for a new commission in London. You will support the Line Producer through the complete casting process, manage timelines, contributor paperwork, budgets and logistics, and ensure compliant welfare procedures across editorial and production teams.

The role requires strong budgeting and scheduling skills, a thorough understanding of casting workflows, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining clear

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end casting
• Budgeting and scheduling capabilities
• Strong understanding of casting workflows
• Familiarity with compliance, duty of care and contributor management
• Ability to liaise between casting, editorial and production teams

Responsibilities

• Support the Line Producer with the end-to-end casting process, including scheduling, budgeting, and logistics
• Oversee casting timelines, contributor paperwork, and compliance requirements
• Maintain clear communication between casting, editorial, and production teams
• Strong knowledge of casting workflows
• Excellent budgeting and scheduling skills
• Stay calm under pressure while juggling multiple priorities
• Be familiar with duty of care and welfare processes

Skills

End-to-end casting

Budgeting

Scheduling

Logistics

Compliance

Contributor management

Calm under pressure

Communication between teams

Education

Production Manager credits (2+)

Job description

Initial is seeking an experienced Casting & Welfare Production Manager for a new commission in London. You will support the Line Producer through the complete casting process, manage timelines, contributor paperwork, budgets and logistics, and ensure compliant welfare procedures across editorial and production teams.

The role requires strong budgeting and scheduling skills, a thorough understanding of casting workflows, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining clear