Job Title: Floor Manager

Job Purpose: To ensure the safe running of the studio floor during all Ideal World live and pre-recorded output. To prepare product, demonstrations and ensure that risk assessments are adhered to during live shows.

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

• Be accountable for studio activity in accordance with H.A.S.A.W.A.
• Risk awareness trained.
• Write and review relevant risk assessments for product and live shows.
• Run the studio floor and delegated live shows in conjunction with all relevant TV ops departments.
• Within daily production meetings liaise with all relevant TV staff regarding the various requirements for their shows.
• Liaise with Creative Development team regarding forward planning and demonstration preparation for live shows
• Be responsible for all guests and model management within delegated live and pre-recorded hours.
• Ensure the safety of all studio staff and guests in accordance with H.A.S.A.W.A. within delegated live and pre-recorded hours on the studio floor.
• Enforce company studio etiquette guidelines.
• Be accountable for studio and backstage housekeeping where appropriate.
• Risk awareness with respects to product and prop as outlined by the business.
• To promote a professional, approachable and responsible work ethic within the studio teams.
• Provide studio floor technical assistance within allocated live hours - mic pack maintenance, cable bashing; basic lighting obligations.
• Prep and de-prep all products and demos required for live and pre-recorded shows.
• Prepare small technical items for use - set up laptops, organise feeds to wall boxes.
• Work closely with Sets and Props assistant to set up large prop and furniture for live shows.
• Provide health and safety training/briefings to all relevant TV staff in line with the SFM, Backstage Supervisor and business requirements.
• Risk awareness with respects to product and prop as outlined by the business.
• Dress sets and pack shots with support of the Set Design Team in line with Style Guides and Brand briefs.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisation skills
• Excellent time management skills and flexibility
• Minimum of Degree level English, theatre studies, media techniques or equivalent work experience.
• A keen and creative mind is required for this role.
• Candidate must be prepared for a fast paced and ever changing creative challenge.
• Upbeat, positive and diplomatic.