Production Resourcing & Budgeting Manager [C5180]

SEARCHLIGHT; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our client is a leading corporate film production company, specialising in high-quality content for brands and governments worldwide.

THE ROLE

You will play a key role in all operations by overseeing schedules, managing resources and supporting teams across various projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage scheduling and resourcing for full-time and freelance staff, ensuring smooth workflows across all projects.
• Collaborate with Executive Producers to assess upcoming work and assign the right teams.
• Work with Executive Producers on production budgeting.
• Monitor budgets and schedules, allowing projects to stay on track and within budget through cost tracking, budget checks and approval processes.
• Ensure all timesheets are completed, submitted, and signed off; monitor project costs against budgets.
• Oversee freelance and runner recruitment, maintaining a strong talent pool.
• Support team wellbeing through regular check-ins, mentoring, and involvement in performance reviews.

THE PERSON

With previous experience in resource management or production management role within a corporate production company or creative agency, you will have a solid understanding of production workflows, especially around scheduling and budgeting.

You will not only be highly organised and proactive, but also deeply people-focused and have the ability to stay calm and confident while juggling changing priorities.

NEXT STEP

If your skills & experience fit the above requirements and you would like to talk to us about this role, please apply online attaching your CV in WORD format.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Searchlight only advertises active roles.
• Your details will be sent directly to the Consultant who is handling this role.
• We aim to respond to candidates within 14 days.

If this role isn’t quite right, but you would like us to have your CV on file, please send it to [e-mail].

Searchlight strives to promote equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To learn more about Searchlight, see: www.searchlight.global