Vacancies

United Agents Ltd (UA) is one of London’s leading talent agencies encompassing the worlds of film, TV, books, theatre and comedy. We’re currently looking to hire a Floating Assistant to join our successful and busy Technicians Department.

The Floating Assistant will offer general support as a whole to the Technicians department and must be happy to turn their hand to anything. This is a role where no week is ever the same – you could be running packages one minute to providing holiday cover on a busy Assistant’s desk the next. 

The role requires someone who is hugely adaptable and has great attention to detail. You will need to be a strong organiser – calm and collected. It would be helpful if the successful candidate had some prior industry experience and could demonstrate a true passion for film, tv & theatre.

We’re looking for a candidate with excellent organisation, written and verbal skills who has a good knowledge of film, television and theatre. A can-do attitude is important, as is proficiency in the use of MS Office.

Responsibilities:

– Issuing invoices, chasing and keeping track of monies and organising start-up paperwork for Productions.
– Handling a high volume of emails and calls, both from clients and production companies.
– Providing cover for a particular office if any of the department (assistants or agents) are away.
– Script reading on behalf of, alongside Agents/Clients
– Organising meetings.
– Updating client CV’s and imdbPro info.
– Processing contracts and organising online filing.
– Providing full administrative support to the department.
– Diary management for the department.
– Booking international and domestic travel.
– Updating department’s social media platforms

Qualities and Skills:

– Being able to work well with other members of the department team.
– Trustworthy and accurate as will be dealing with highly confidential material.
– Outstanding communication skills.
– Strong attention to detail.
– Can-do attitude.
– A passion for, and knowledge of film, television and theatre.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 19th June 2023

As part of our commitment to building a diverse workforce we encourage applications from those who are currently unrepresented in our own workforce and wider industry. However you identify and whatever your background, we welcome you to apply.

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