Team Assistant - Film, TV & Theatre Department

We have an opportunity within the Film, TV & Theatre department for a Team Assistant.

Our Team Assistants offer general support to our Film, TV & Theatre department and will 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 ideal candidate will be interested in writers and directors. It is desirable, but not essential, that you have had some prior industry experience and can demonstrate a true passion for film, television & theatre.

The role requires someone who is hugely adaptable, has outstanding attention to detail, and would suit an individual keen to take the next step in their career, working with a number of high-profile offices.

The ideal candidate will have high level organisational skills making them an effective multitasker and possess the ability to remain calm whilst working at a fast pace.

Team Assistant key responsibilities:

•    Providing general administrative support to Agents within the Department.  This could include:-
•    Diary management for Agents
•    Handling a high volume of emails and calls, both from clients and producers
•    Processing contracts, issuing invoices, and keeping track of monies
•    Researching upcoming projects and actively putting clients forward for suitable projects
•    Ongoing updating of Department lists and various resources
•    Script reading on behalf of Agents/clients
•    Ensuring client CVs are up to date online
•    Writing news stories for the Website
•    Taking the Minutes at the weekly Department meeting
•    Occasional evening attendance at Screenings and Press Nights
•    Occasional holiday cover for Assistants in the Dept.

Key skills:

•    High level attention to detail and organisational skills
•    Ability to work accurately at speed
•    Diligent, discreet, and reliable
•    Outstanding communication skills
•    Highly numerate and computer literate
•    Can-do and cheerful attitude
•    Ability to develop and nurture relationships with Dept colleagues
•    A wider passion for and knowledge of film, television, and theatre
•    A conscientious attitude to time keeping and punctuality

Deadline: 10am, Friday 2nd October 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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