Production Coordinator

The Garden Productions; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Garden Productions is seeking an experienced Production Coordinator to join our team for an exciting potential returning series for a UK broadcaster. The ideal candidate will have a background in factual programming, a strong understanding of production logistics, and the ability to work collaboratively within a small team.

Must be based in Manchester or the North West. The role runs from 1 September 2026 to 30 October 2026 with potential extension; it combines remote work with in-office

Qualifications

• At least three broadcast unscripted credits at Production Coordinator level.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Booking extensive travel for cast & crew.
• Creating & distributing detailed call sheets.
• Managing float and credit card reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate production paperwork and shared documents.
• Knowledge of the casting process for an entertainment series.
• Experience applying for US visas an ideal (but not mandatory!)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production logistics for a UK broadcaster series.
• Assist with travel arrangements, call sheets and paperwork.
• Support on location shoots and maintain close teamwork within the office.

Skills

Unscripted credits

Attention to detail

Travel bookings

Call sheets

Float management

Production paperwork

Casting knowledge

US visa experience

Job description

The Garden Productions is looking for an experienced and confident Production Coordinator to join our team making an exciting potential returning series for a UK broadcaster.

The ideal candidate will have a background in factual programming, a strong understanding of production logistics and international filming and the ability to work comfortably and collaboratively within a small team. Must be based in Manchester or the North West.

Skill and Experience needed:

• At least three broadcast unscripted credits at Production Coordinator level
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Booking extensive travel for cast & crew
• Creating & distributing detailed call sheets
• Managing float and credit card reconciliations
• Maintaining accurate production paperwork and shared documents
• Knowledge of the casting process for an entertainment series
• Experience applying for US visas an ideal (but not mandatory!)

The role is from 1st September 2026 until 30th October (with a view to extend potentially into the new year to possibly go on location - TBC) and will be a combination of WFH and in our office based in Manchester.

We value the diversity of our teams and as an inclusive employer want our workforce to reflect our wider society. We encourage applications from people from under-represented backgrounds. To make sure we are inclusive and accessible to all, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance for communications or meetings.

The Garden Productions is a Disability Confident employer and Class Confident Organisation which means if you let us know (in your covering email) you are disabled or from an under-represented socio economic background (by the criteria of parental occupation at age 14 - Employer Toolkit – P10, Q1) and you meet the minimum criteria for this role, we'll guarantee you are invited for an initial interview.

Apologies in advance but we can only reply to successful applicants. Thank you!