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Casting Operations Assistant
Pathway to Project Manager – Film & TV Production
Location: London EC1R (office-based, year one)
Salary: £29,000 per year
Bonus: Eligible after 6-month probation
Ideal Start Date: 5 May 2026
About Casting Collective
Casting Collective is one of the UK’s leading film, television and commercial extras casting agencies. For over 25 years, we have supplied supporting artistes, walk-ons, stand-ins and specialist performers to major productions nationwide.
We work directly with production teams and deliver organised, reliable background casting at scale — often under tight deadlines.
About the Role
This is a high-volume operational role with a clear pathway into Project Management.
You will begin by learning our systems and processes. Within months, you will become production-facing by email and phone, supporting live productions directly.
Following successful completion of probation, there is a structured pathway to managing smaller productions under supervision.
This role is approximately 90% office-based in year one. Occasional on-set time may be required.
This is not a creative development role. It is an operational role within the film and television industry.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing large volumes of production communication
- Verifying detailed information under time pressure
- Coordinating multiple productions simultaneously
- Handling last-minute changes calmly
- Managing complaints professionally
- Maintaining accuracy while working at pace
The Type of Person who Thrives Here
- Calm when plans change
- Takes ownership rather than waiting
- Learns quickly from feedback
- Strong attention to detail
- Clear and professional communicator
- Comfortable in deadline-driven environments
Experience in hospitality, events, logistics, operations or administration is helpful but not essential.
Reliability and resilience are more important than personality flair.
This Role May Not Suit Someone Seeking
- Regular on-set work
- A remote or hybrid role in the first year
- A creative development position
- A slow-paced administrative role
Recruitment Process
- Structured in-person interview
- Five shortlisted candidates complete one paid trial day (27 April – 1 May)
- Decision within 48 hours of final trial
- Ideal start date: 5 May 2026
How to Apply
- Please email your CV with a short covering letter (max 300 words) explaining why the role appeals to you and how your experience prepares you for a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
- Send to: [email protected]
- Subject line: Casting Operations Application – Your Name
- Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
- Casting Collective is an equal opportunities employer.