Vacancies

Agent’s Assistant – Actors/Comedy Department

United Agents Ltd (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies, working across film, TV, books, theatre and comedy. We are looking for a full-time Agent’s Assistant to join an Agent’s office within the Actors/Comedy Department.

In this role, you will be an integral member of the team, supporting an experienced Agent who represents award-winning writer-performers, comedians, actors and directors.

This is an exciting opportunity in a busy, fast-paced office. It requires excellent organisational skills, outstanding attention to detail, and the ability to multitask and adapt quickly. The ideal candidate will have a calm, proactive approach, a good sense of humour, a genuine passion for comedy, TV and film, and a desire for a career in talent management.

Main Responsibilities

• Providing full administrative support to the Agent in the day-to-day running of the office, including managing a high volume of emails and calls from clients and industry professionals (e.g. casting directors, producers and US teams).
• Processing contracts, invoicing, tracking and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time.
• Maintaining and updating client materials, including showreels and CVs.
• Script reading, report writing and tracking projects.
• Providing excellent client care.
• Submitting clients on Spotlight, pitching them for opportunities, and responding to client queries.
• Managing complex diaries for both Agent and clients, including scheduling meetings, auditions and self-tapes.
• Attending industry events outside standard working hours, including showcases, live shows, screenings, premieres, TV recordings and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, as required.
• Building industry knowledge, maintaining awareness of emerging talent, and staying up to date with projects, casting and trends.
• Provision of occasional holiday cover within the department.

Core Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a talent agency, casting office, broadcaster or production company.
• Exceptional organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information.
• A team player, the ability to build strong working relationships with Agent, colleagues and industry contacts.
• A proactive, can-do attitude, with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise effectively.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and Tagmin.
• A friendly, professional manner and a good sense of humour.
• A genuine passion for comedy, film and television.

Apply via this link: https://unitedagents.bamboohr.com/careers/126

Deadline: 10am, Monday 22^nd June 2026

Thank you for your interest in joining United Agents. As part of our recruitment process, we collect and use personal information about you.

The data we may collect as part of this process might include: your CV, cover letter, contact details, notes from interviews and, if you are successful with your application, references and Right to Work documentation.  We will use this data to assess your skills and suitability for the role and contact you about your application.

If you are unsuccessful with your application, we will keep your data for up to 12 months after the recruitment process ends, in case other roles come up that you might be suitable for. If you would prefer that we didn’t keep your details, then please just let us know at any time. If you are successful with your application, then your data will become part of your employee record and stored accordingly.

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