Stage Supervisor - Island Studios London

Panavision; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading film studio company is seeking a Stage Supervisor to oversee operations at Island Studios in London. The role involves supervising Stage Hands, maintaining high safety standards, and serving as the main contact for clients. Ideal candidates should demonstrate experience in customer-facing roles, strong leadership skills, and the ability to multitask in high-pressure environments. This position offers a dynamic growth opportunity in a vibrant industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced customer-facing role, ideally in film/TV production or events.
• Proven team management abilities in high-pressure environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and delegate tasks to Stage Hands.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and contractors.
• Maintain stages, ensuring cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Customer communication

Flexibility

PC skills

Job description

Stage Supervisor - Island Studios London

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'll be a key part of our support team, ensuring the smooth operation of our stages and studios. You'll 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, 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:

• Demonstrable experience in a fast‑paced customer‑facing role, ideally within a creative studio, film/TV production, events or similar industry.
• Proven ability to manage and lead a team in a challenging, high‑pressure environment. You are a natural problem‑solver with a forward‑thinking attitude.
• Clear, confident communication with excellent verbal and written skills, effectively liaising with clients, crew and other staff.
• Hardworking and flexible, able to handle demanding deadlines and multitask effectively, covering the rota and being on call as needed.
• Aware of potential health and safety breaches and proactive in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Good PC skills (Outlook, Word, Excel) and 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!