Stage Supervisor - Island Studios London

Panavision; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading film studio in Greater London is seeking a Stage Supervisor to manage stage operations and ensure client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have experience in a customer-facing role, strong leadership skills, and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include supervising a team, maintaining stage safety standards, and liaising with clients. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a fast-paced customer-facing role, ideally within a creative studio or film/TV production.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team in a high-pressure environment.
• Clear and confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Hardworking and flexible, able to handle demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate tasks to Stage Hands for stage preparation.
• Lead the team with excellent communication and organization.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and manage responses.
• Maintain stages and monitor health and safety standards.
• Operate plant machinery and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Experience in customer-facing role

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

PC skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Tools

Plant machinery

Job description

Who we are:

Island Studios is a world–renowned film studio complex that has established itself as a leader in the commercial film industry. With locations in West London, Cape Town, and Johannesburg, Island Studios offers filmmakers and photographers access to some of the most advanced film production facilities in the world. At Island Studios, filmmakers can expect the highest quality facilities, equipment and services. The company is part of the Panavision Company, a leading global provider of advanced camera systems, lenses and accessories. This partnership ensures that filmmakers have access to the latest and most advanced equipment and technology, enabling them to achieve their creative vision with ease.

The Role:

As a Stage Supervisor at Island Studios, you will be a key part of our support team, ensuring the smooth operation of our stages and studios. You will supervise our Stage Hands and serve as a crucial point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met while maintaining our high standards for safety and studio upkeep. This role requires a hands‑on approach, strong leadership and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supervising and delegating tasks to a team of Stage Hands to prepare stages for clients.
• Leading your team by example with excellent communication, organisation and problem‑solving.
• Serving as the primary contact for clients and outside contractors, managing deliveries and responding to their needs.
• Monitoring and maintaining stages, including painting cycs, cleaning and reporting any damage.
• Ensuring stages are always safe and secure, adhering to health and safety standards.
• Operating plant machinery such as forklifts and scissor lifts (training provided).

What You'll Bring to the Role

• Demonstratable experience in a fast‑paced customer‑facing role, ideally within a creative studio, film/TV production, events or a similar industry.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team in a challenging, high‑pressure environment. You’re a natural problem‑solver with a forward‑thinking attitude.
• You will be a clear, confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills, effectively liaising with clients, crew and other staff.
• You are a hardworking and flexible individual who can handle demanding deadlines and multitask effectively, covering the rota and being on call as needed.
• You are aware of potential health and safety breaches and can proactively maintain a safe working environment.
• You have good PC skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and are comfortable operating or learning to operate various plant machinery. First Aid and Fire Marshal qualifications are a bonus.

This is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment. If you’re ready to lead a fantastic team and play a key role in the success of our operations, we want to hear from you!