Office assistant

Deadline for applications: 5pm, Tuesday 1st April 2025

Pay: This opportunity offers the London Living Wage.

Location: You will primarily be based in our main office on Whitfield Street.

Office hours: 9:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday, although some flexibility is required.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry in this exciting placement!

We are offering a unique and inclusive opportunity for talented individuals from under-represented or disadvantaged groups to join our team on a three-week work placement over the summer. As one of Europe's largest talent agencies, Independent Talent Group is committed to providing invaluable industry experience to those who participate in our program.

During your placement, you will have the opportunity to work across all areas in our company, gaining valuable insight into our inner workings. You’ll play a key role in supporting the daily operations of our many departments. Please note that this is a dog friendly office.

Please do NOT apply for this position if you hope to be a client of ITG.

Eligibility

This work placement is specifically targeted towards individuals aged 18+ from under-represented, disadvantaged and/or low socio-economic groups. As part of our commitment to equality and diversity, we have implemented a Positive Action Scheme in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include a range of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of our office, which may include:

• Engaging with scripts, analysing and breaking them down to assist our team.
• Answering phone calls and taking messages.
• Updating client pages on our website.
• Handling postal correspondence.
• Creating / cutting showreels for clients.
• Assisting with copywriting for our social media posts.
• Working with the Casting Runner, Literary runner and Office runner on covering responsibilities for all departments.

What we’re looking for

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, coupled with an appreciation for interpersonal connections.
• An enthusiastic individual who embodies passion, drive, and energy in every task.
• Genuine interest in the entertainment industry, staying up to date with the latest developments.
• Proactive approach and willingness to tackle ad hoc challenges with a positive attitude.
• Ability to handle administrative duties efficiently and bring creativity to tasks.
• Strong team player with the initiative to work independently when needed.
• Having a readiness to learn, adapt, and maintain an open-minded approach to new challenges and opportunities.
• Commitment to making the most of this valuable work placement experience.

Available placement slots:

• 12th May - 30th May
• 2nd June - 20th June
• 23rd June - 11th July
• 14th July - 1st August

Application process

To apply for the role, we encourage you to let your imagination shine through during the application process.

• In addition to sending your one-page CV, we request that you submit a cover letter, no longer than one A4 page, that not only outlines your relevant experience and skills, but also showcases your thoughts on a recent play, film, or TV program you have seen.
• Please specify for which slots you are available.
• If you feel comfortable, you’re welcome to share any context about your background and what drew you to apply for this Positive Action Scheme.
• We would also love to know if you would be interested in a longer-term position should one arise, although please note, this has no bearing on your application.

Video applications are also welcomed. If you require any reasonable adjustments or accessibility considerations during the recruitment and interview process, please let us know.

Please send your application by email via clicking the 'Apply' button or Independent Talent Group Ltd, 40 Whitfield Street, London W1T 2RH.

Due to the high level of applications, we will only be able to contact those successful in moving forward to the next round. If you haven’t heard from us by Friday 11th April, unfortunately you haven’t been successful this time, but please do keep an eye on our website and social channels for future opportunities.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.