Rentals Coordinator - Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL)

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Our studios are considered one of the foremost motion picture and television production and post-production facilities in the world. They inform, engage, and transport audiences to new worlds. The key to that lies with our Studio Operations group, which includes areas like soundstage/backlot set rentals, events, design, culinary, construction, landscaping and much more. Whether it’s hosting an unforgettable studio tour, creating an optimal workspace, or equipping talent to tell the best stories, these teams lay the foundation for the memorable experiences we provide.

Your New Role…

The Rentals Coordinator will work alongside the Rigging Rentals Manager to oversee the day-to-day bookings and operations of the department, ensuring a timely and efficient service is provided.

What’s in it for you…

• Competitive salary

• 25 days holiday

• GymPass or free access to our onsite gym

• Access to our onsite childcare facility www.thewonderworks.co.uk

• Exclusive access to our Screeners App, with our exciting Warner Bros. and HBO content and Discovery+

• Staff discounts on Studio Tour tickets, retail, food and beverage

• Free onsite staff car parking

• Complimentary staff shuttle bus from Watford Junction

• Onsite staff Studio Café

• Option to join our pension and private healthcare schemes

Your Role Accountabilities…

• Overseeing the rentals business cycle (under the supervision of the Rentals Manager) from receiving orders to quote stage through to delivery and the final collection of any equipment, whilst obtaining the required associated paperwork.

• Ensuring that all paperwork is correctly prepared and ready for invoicing on time and all orders are entered onto the system correctly and match the delivery notes and Purchase Orders.

• To be responsible for filing and record retention in line with company policies and procedures.

• Ensuring inter-departmental teamwork and cooperation at all levels.

• To abide by all Health and Safety Regulations provided by WBLS H&S executives.

• To be a first point of contact for customers.

• To work closely with the Rigging Manager and the broader team on all matters within the Set Lighting and Rigging departments.

• Responding to daily requests from Productions and Rigging crews primarily based at the Studio.

• Assisting with management reporting as and when required to do so.

• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships clients and other staff members.

• Ad Hoc duties as required.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Previous experience withing Rigging or a rentals department within the Film and Television industry is desirable.

• Intermediate level of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook.

• To be a Team Player, adaptable to change.

• Consistently looking to improve processes within their own department and across the company as a whole.

• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and with changing priorities.

• Hands on approach and commitment to get the job done.

• Robust sense of humour!

Department Overview…

Warner Bros. Rigging provides rigging equipment to productions of all sizes in the film and TV industry on both studio and location shoots. Our expert team combines decades of experience with a passion for the industry and a dedication to the highest levels of service. We’re a truly global business, working with all productions filming at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden as well as location projects all over the world.

We are based at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL), and while we provide packages for all on-lot studio productions, we also have a wealth of experience at providing expert services to national and international productions. Our clients include all the major US studios, as well as independent film and TV companies, broadcasters, and production companies for commercial and pop promos.

Our priority is ensuring that every client gets exactly what they need for a successful production.

With our wealth of experience and collaborative nature, we work closely with productions to provide bespoke solutions whatever the size and scale of the production and provide support to ensure the production runs smoothly. We are a well-established and highly trusted organisation, we’re members of the British Society of Cinematographers and The Production Guild of Great Britain, and proud to be seen as valued members of the international filming community.

How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

The Legal Bits…

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at [email protected].