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Production Assistant

Reports to: Producer
Role type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Dot + Diode, Unit 9 Thirkill Park, Pannal, Harrogate. HG13 1GQ.

The Opportunity

Dot + Diode is a growing production business delivering regional, national, European and global projects. As the business continues to grow, we are investing in permanent talent and creating a clear pathway for people to develop their careers within the organisation.

The Production Assistant is a hands-on entry-level production role designed as a feeder into more senior positions within Dot + Diode. Over an anticipated two-year development period, the successful candidate will learn how to manage projects from initial budgeting through to final reconciliation, with the opportunity to progress into roles such as Producer, Production Manager or Technical Lead as their experience and capability develop.

The Production Assistant will work closely with the Producer from the outset of each project, supporting them across project production, commercial administration, crew coordination, logistics and documentation. The two roles will work collaboratively throughout delivery, with the Producer retaining overall project and client responsibility.

Approximately 80% of the role will focus on project production and coordination, with the remaining 20% supporting the smooth running of the office and studio environment.

While there is some flexibility within the role, this is predominantly an office-based position, working from the Dot + Diode office in Pannal, Harrogate. The nature of the role requires close collaboration with the wider production team and regular involvement in the day-to-day coordination of live projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Production & Financial Management

• Prepare project budgets and quotations, supporting the commercial scoping of each project through the roll-out.
• Take responsibility for the ongoing financial administration of projects from initial budget through to completion.
• Maintain live project profitability and margin tracking throughout delivery.
• Reconcile projects at completion, ensuring all internal, supplier and expense costs are accurately captured.
• Support the production team in keeping projects on time, on budget and to the required quality standard.
• Work closely with the Producer across project budgeting, financial administration and reconciliation, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is available throughout each project.

Crew & Resource Coordination

• Identify, book and coordinate appropriate freelance crew and production resource for each project, following a brief from your Producer or Technical Lead.
• Manage the onboarding of freelance crew, ensuring all required information, documentation and compliance requirements are completed and kept up to date.
• Ensure freelancers and crew assigned to client projects meet any specific onboarding requirements associated with client rosters, including adherence to relevant codes of conduct, policies, procedures and other mandatory standards.
• Maintain accurate records of crew compliance and onboarding status so that only appropriately approved personnel are assigned to projects.
• Ensure every project has the right skills, experience and number of people in the right place at the right time.
• Manage crew confirmations and ongoing project enquiries.
• Maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date crew and supplier information throughout the production process.
• Keep the Producer informed of crew availability, resource requirements and any potential issues that may affect project delivery.

Travel, Accommodation & Logistics

• Arrange travel, accommodation and meals for crews working across regional, national, European and international projects.
• Coordinate logistical requirements and ensure arrangements are accurate, efficient and communicated clearly.
• Respond to changes or queries before and during live project delivery.
• Work in collaboration with the Producer to ensure all logistical arrangements support the wider production plan and agreed project timings.

Call Sheets & Production Documentation

• Produce clear, accurate and best-in-class call sheets for crew, clients and project stakeholders.
• Ensure everyone involved understands exactly where they need to be, when they need to be there and what is required of them.
• Maintain production schedules, contact information and other key project documentation.
• Work with the Producer to ensure documentation remains accurate and reflects any changes to the agreed production plan.

Office & Studio Support

• Help ensure the Dot + Diode office is organised, professional and ready for client meetings.
• Prepare the studio and wider workspace ahead of shoots and production activity.
• Coordinate deliveries, collections and general office requirements.
• Support the wider team in maintaining an efficient and welcoming working environment.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who is highly organised, commercially aware, numerate and exceptionally detail-focused. You will need strong communication skills, confidence working with budgets and spreadsheets, and the ability to manage multiple moving parts without losing sight of deadlines or quality.

You should be proactive, dependable and comfortable taking ownership, with the ambition to build a long-term career in production. Previous production or events experience would be beneficial, but attitude, aptitude and the ability to learn quickly will be equally important.

You will also need to work effectively and collaboratively with the Producer, taking ownership of agreed responsibilities while keeping them informed and escalating issues promptly when required.

Due to the nature of the work, some projects will require travel, early starts, evenings, overnight stays and occasional weekend working.

Employment Basis

Our preference is to appoint someone on a full-time, permanent basis. However, we would also consider fixed-term contracts or freelance arrangements for exceptional candidates with the right experience and skills.

Location and Eligibility

This is a predominantly office-based role, working from our premises in Pannal, Harrogate, with some flexibility by agreement. Applicants must already be based in the UK and have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or consider applications from individuals based overseas. Candidates must be willing and able to attend our Harrogate office regularly.

Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person