JOB TITLE: Production Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Chelsea Studios

LOCATION: Stamford Bridge

CONTRACT: Permanent, Full time

Chelsea FC is one of the world’s most iconic football clubs, renowned for its winning legacy, global fanbase, and relentless pursuit of excellence both on and off the pitch. With a culture rooted in ambition, innovation, and teamwork, Chelsea offers a dynamic environment where bold ideas are welcomed and careers are built. From our state-of-the-art facilities at Stamford Bridge and Cobham, every role at Chelsea is part of a bigger mission: to inspire, lead, and shape the future of football.

Closing date: 21st November

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.

JOB FUNCTION: The Production Assistant serves as a vital operational hub within our production team, ensuring seamless coordination across all logistical, administrative, and crew management functions. This role supports the successful delivery of high-quality brand, social and commercial content by managing essential production workflows, maintaining compliance standards, and facilitating effective communication between all stakeholders.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production Documentation & Administration
- Prepare, distribute, and maintain all production paperwork including call sheets, movement orders, risk assessments, and wrap reports
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation throughout pre-production, production, and post-production phases
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for all project materials

Crew & Talent Management
- Assist the production team to source, book, and coordinate freelance crew members across all departments
- Manage crew availability, rates, and contracts in alignment with production budgets
- Process crew accreditation, ensuring all personnel have proper credentials and clearances
- Serve as primary point of contact for crew inquiries and schedule changes on match days and shoots when appropriate

Travel & Logistics Coordination
- Arrange comprehensive travel logistics including flights, ground transportation, accommodation, and per diems
- Coordinate equipment transport and location logistics
- Manage shoot schedules and ensure all parties are informed of timing and location details

On-Set Support
- Attend shoots as required to provide on-the-ground production support
- Troubleshoot logistical challenges in real-time during production days
- Liaise between production office and set to ensure smooth operations

Health, Safety & Compliance
- Complete and maintain all health and safety documentation including risk assessments and insurance certificates
- Ensure compliance with industry safety standards and production protocols

General Office & Production Support
- Provide administrative support to Producers, Production Managers, and Directors
- Support the wider production team with ad-hoc tasks as productions demand

 MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:

- Accuracy and timeliness of all production documentation and crew bookings
- Efficiency in resolving logistical challenges and maintaining production schedules
- Quality of crew and vendor relationships, reflected in repeat collaborations
- Adherence to health and safety compliance standards with zero incidents
- Positive feedback from production team and freelance crew
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
- Contribution to smooth, on-budget, and on-schedule production delivery



EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS:
Essential:
- A proactive, can-do attitude with genuine enthusiasm for the production process
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly to changing production needs
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to learn and grow within the fast-paced production environment
- Flexibility to work irregular hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as production demands

Desirable:
- Previous experience in TV, film, advertising, or digital content production
- Familiarity with scheduling software including Monday.com a plus
- Understanding of industry-standard health and safety protocols
- A second language would be a plus, especially Spanish or Portuguese.
- Knowledge of union regulations and crew rates

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays) After three years’ service, AL days increase to 28.
• Pension Contribution (5%)
• Life Assurance (4 x base salary)
• Private healthcare through Vitality
• C2W (Cycle to Work scheme)
• Chelsea Ticket Membership Program – enables employees to purchase tickets for home games 49 days prior to the match
• Free staff lunches at Stamford Bridge (Mon-Fri)
• Discount on club and club-affiliated products (Megastore, Nike 25% discount, Stadium Tours, onsite bar/restaurant etc)
• Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health first aiders and a strong well-being community

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: 

At Chelsea we recognise that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths and we are taking positive action to ensure our existing colleagues and job applicants can fully be themselves and bring their own unique experiences and perspectives to Chelsea FC. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.   

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter, who will be able to advise and support you.