Studio Operations Administrator - WB Studios Leavesden (WBSL)

Warner Bros. Entertainment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London is seeking a highly motivated Operations Assistant to support studio operations. You will help coordinate communications, enforce studio policies, and respond to real-time needs in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience, a full UK driver's license, and a passion for the film and media industry. This role is on-site with competitive benefits.

Benefits

On-site gym

Childcare facility

Café and wellbeing room

Qualifications

• Ability to learn new systems specific to the job.
• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential.
• Confidence to work both in the office and on site.

Responsibilities

• Support operations by ensuring clear communication and operational coverage.
• Provide proactive operational support to production clients.
• Maintain a visible presence on the lot, supporting clients and enforcing policies.

Skills

Computer literacy

Administrative experience

Knowledge of media/film/events

Health and safety knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL) is a world-class film and TV studio with extensive facilities. WBSL offers on-site services including production rentals, lighting and rigging, post-production, childcare, and on-site amenities to support productions.

Your New Role...

Are you looking to be the driving force behind Studio Operations? We’re looking for a highly motivated and detail-driven Operations Assistant to join our lively team and help keep the heartbeat of the studios running smoothly. Supporting the Operations Manager and Coordinators, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring seamless activity across our stages, workshops, and backlot areas, where creativity meets logistics and every day brings something new. You’ll help coordinate internal communications, enforce studio policies, review production schedules, and distribute key shoot information. You’ll be at the centre of the action, helping coordinate site logistics, respond to real-time studio needs, and keep everything moving.

You’ll need to be confident working both in the office and on site, juggling multiple priorities while contributing to a safe, professional, and efficient studio experience.

If you’re passionate about operations, logistics, and the behind-the-scenes magic that makes productions possible, we'd love to hear from you!

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent, clear communication, operational coverage, and seamless support across all areas of the site.
• Provide proactive operational support to production clients by offering solutions and site-wide guidance.
• Support the Coordinators and Management team by documenting and communicating production movement and forecasted activity to relevant WB departments.
• Maintain a visible operational presence on the lot, proactively supporting clients, enforcing studio policies, and ensuring site housekeeping standards across the studio and backlot areas are met.
• Facilitate the New Hire and End Hire processes by preparing stage landlord checks, coordinating walkthroughs, and delivering stage inductions.
• Enforce the Vehicle Management Policy, providing training to productions, actively monitoring vehicle compliance, and addressing parking breaches to maintain a safe and organised lot.
• Assist with backlot operations, including notifying stakeholders for scheduled SFX activity, archiving SFX documentation, and ensuring compliance with relevant protocols.
• Prepare and deliver Mini Operation Handbook and On-lot Training sessions to new productions.
• Conduct weekly inspections of temporary structures and utilities usage across the site, inputting accurate data into internal systems for billing purposes.
• Work directly with productions to forecast crew numbers during prep, shoot, and strike phases, enabling accurate planning for overflow parking and site resource allocation.

Qualifications & Experiences...

• Computer literate, particularly in Microsoft Office and Outlook, with the ability to learn new systems specific to the job role and department.
• Previous knowledge of or an interest in the media, film, or events industry.
• Previous experience working in an administrative role.
• Knowledge and practical application of basic health and safety.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Business Overview

Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL) is a world-class film and TV studio offering one of the largest facilities in the UK. The purpose-built studio site is home to 20 sound stages, production offices, workshops, an indoor water tank, and an extensive backlot.

WBSL includes on-site production rentals, Warner Bros. Set Lighting & Rigging, which provides lighting equipment, scaffolding, and production supplies for stage and location shoots worldwide. Warner Bros. De Lane Lea, based in London, provides picture and sound post-production services for film and TV, and has a dedicated Dailies department on the lot at WBSL.

Warner Bros. Leavesden Park, adjacent to the Studio, offers modern and flexible office space for productions and is home to The WonderWorks, a childcare facility available to those working on site.

With services including an on-site gym, café, and wellbeing room, WBSL provides the home for productions and is a preferred studio for many filmmakers.

Onsite Working - This role is advertised as Onsite, meaning all working hours and days will be carried out at the place of work. Subject to applicable laws, Warner Bros. Discovery / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working arrangement as needed with reasonable notice.

How We Get Things Done…

Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can learn about them on the official site and hear from the team about what they mean in day-to-day work. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces building a workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other protected category. If you require adjustments or accommodations during the application process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.