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To support the management and administration team working within the ITV Newsroom. Plan and maintain staff/freelance rosters to provide the required level of cover and capability for each area to meet programme requirements.

Responsibilities
Responsible for creating, publishing and maintaining rosters for staff and freelance across ITV News
Record/amend hours worked and absences for employees
Manage working hours of each individual in line with the Working Periods policy
Make changes to published roster as and when required to ensure programme requirements are met whilst understanding cost implications and adhering to working guidelines
Book freelancers in line with finance tax and employment status guidelines
To support in the Authorisation of weekly cost sheets for all booked freelance documenting cost, reason, etc.
Understand HR policies to ensure all staffing issues across the department are dealt with efficiently, effectively and consistently
To support the administration team with daily tasks
This Job Description identifies the main requirements of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of duties but is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time

Qualifications
Experience of managing rosters/using roster software desirable
Robust attitude to asking staff to work/change rosters
Excellent organisational, forward planning and time management skills
Strong problem-solving skills and able to think creatively