Senior Scheduling and Forward Planning Producer
Description
Optomen Television are looking for a highly organised and experienced Senior Scheduling & Forward Planning Producer to join a large-scale reality production shooting in a single European location. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth planning, coordination, and delivery of a complex shoot, requiring a proactive, detail-driven individual with strong logistical expertise.
Contract Dates: 15th June – 6th July 2026 (with 1x week in the London office remainder on location)
Key Responsibilities
• Create, manage, and maintain detailed production schedules across the full shoot period
• Lead all forward planning to ensure each filming day is fully prepped, resourced, and aligned across departments
• Work closely with Production Management, Editorial, Casting, and Technical teams to ensure schedules reflect creative and operational priorities
• Anticipate potential challenges and resolve scheduling conflicts efficiently
• Ensure clear communication of schedules and updates across all departments
• Coordinate logistics including crew movements, talent availability, and location access
• Maintain flexibility to adapt schedules in response to evolving production needs
• Support efficient use of time and resources on a fast-paced, high-volume shoot
Requirements
• Extensive experience in a Scheduling Producer / Forward Planning role on large-scale reality or entertainment productions
• Proven ability to manage complex shoot schedules under pressure
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving ability with a calm, solutions-focused approach
• Proficiency in scheduling tools (e.g.Excel)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working on location-based shoots is highly desirable
• Must be available for the full contract period (15th June – 6th July 2026)
Optomen is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society. We welcome applications from across the communityCompany Name
Location
Location and London Office
Posted on
5th May 2026
Apply by
19th May 2026