Production Lead
2 days ago
London
Job Description Company Overview Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below. At Cowshed Collective our mission is to create pioneering content that builds communities, drive culture and challenges tradition. We want to entertain audiences, wherever they are, by making what they actually want to watch. We have a shared purpose, to build the new era of entertainment. Role Overvie wThe Production Lead is responsible for overseeing the smooth running of Cowshed Collective's production and post-production teams. This is a pivotal operational role balancing people, process, budgets and creative ambition, ensuring that projects are properly resourced, budgeted, scheduled, delivered and compliant from small, fast-turnaround shoots through to larger-scale entertainment formats and TV-style productions. The role is about making work happen without compromising quality, safety, compliance or team wellbeing . Responsibiliti es Production & post-production leaders • hipLead the day-to-day running of the production and post-production teams, ensuring projects are set up properly from brief through to delive ry.Oversee production schedules, shoot logistics, edit timelines, post workflows, delivery deadlines and internal capacity planni ng.Work closely with creative, social, talent, client services, operations, finance and senior leadership teams to ensure each project is achievable, properly supported and commercially sou nd.Act as a key escalation point for production challenges, resourcing conflicts, budget pressures, supplier issues and delivery ris ks. Resource planning & alloca • tionOwn production resource planning across internal teams, freelancers, crew, editors, producers, post-production talent and suppli ers.Allocate the right people to the right projects based on skillset, availability, budget and project complex ity.Maintain a strong view of upcoming production demand, identifying pinch points early and putting solutions in pl ace.Build and maintain a trusted network of freelancers, suppliers and production partn ers. Budgeting & commercial co • ntrolCreate, manage and track production budgets across a wide range of project s izes.Work with producers and finance to ensure budgets are accurate, realistic and regularly upd ated.Monitor project spend, forecast costs, flag risks and ensure final reconciliations are compl eted.Support teams in finding smart, nimble production solutions that protect creative quality while working within bu dget.Help improve margin, cost control and production efficiency across the depart ment. Production delivery & shoot mana • gementOversee planning across pre-production, shoots, post-production and final del ivery.Ensure call sheets, risk assessments, schedules, supplier bookings, crew requirements, kit, locations, permits, travel, accommodation and release forms are properly ma naged.Support producers in troubleshooting live production issues and making quick, informed deci sions.Ensure each production is set up appropriately for its scale, whether a lean social shoot, branded content campaign, creator-led format or larger TV-style produ ction. Post-production ov • ersightWork with post-production teams to manage edit schedules, capacity, review rounds, feedback loops, versioning, delivery specs and final assets.Ensure post-production workflows are clear, efficient and rea listic.Help balance creative ambition with delivery timelines and available post re source.Support improvements to asset management, storage, archiving and delivery pro cesses. Compliance, risk & • ; safetyEnsure productions are delivered in line with relevant production, broadcast, advertising, platform, legal, health and safety and duty-of-care requi rements.Maintain strong working knowledge of contributor release forms, location permissions, child licensing where relevant, insurance, risk assessments, brand/product references, sponsorship, product placement, advertising disclosure and creator-led commercial content.Ensure responsibilities, processes and risk-management systems are clear and proportionate to each shoot or pro duction. People l • eadershipLine-manage, support and develop members of the production and post-producti on teams.Be a visible, approachable and trusted leader who helps teams feel supported, clear and m otivated.Encourage high standards while creating a positive, collaborative and solutions-focused production culture.Support recruitment, onboarding, feedback, performance development and team structure planning.Promote good communication between production, post, creative, finance and leadersh ip teams. Process & • operationsImprove production systems, workflows, templates and ways o f working.Introduce clear processes for resourcing, budgeting, approvals, shoot planning, risk management, post schedules and delivery.Identify recurring operational issues and put practical solutions in place. xwwtmva Help the business stay nimble as it scales, without overcomplicating production processes.