Rentals Manager – Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden (WBSL)

Job Position(s): Rentals Manager - 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 Manager will be responsible for looking after the day-to day requests from Productions for Rigging equipment. Working closely with all Rigging team members, they will ensure that the department delivers excellent customer service and will drive the success of the department. They will work with a range of key stakeholders – from Production Mangers to Heads of Department and Rigging Crews. They will also oversee the effective management of the Rigging Office.

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…

• To manage the Rigging rentals business cycle from start to finish – from receiving an initial request through to quote, service provisions and support, to final invoicing.

• To work closely with our existing to suppliers and to be open to expanding our supplier network.

• Using our supplier network to source and obtain equipment as and when required to fulfil orders in line with policy.

• Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, be prepared to negotiate with Productions and Suppliers regarding costs.

• Using our rental software program and any relevant paperwork to ensure that all jobs are correctly prepared and up to date on the system.

• Assisting with management reporting as and when required.

• Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with new and existing clients

• Line management of Rentals Coordinator, ensuring their growth and development.

Qualifications & Experience…

• Experience in a similar environment such as an equipment rental house is desirable but not essential.

• Able to work proactively with less experienced staff and increase their knowledge base.

• Ability to build client relationships within the media/production and other industries.

• Consistently looking to improve processes within the department and across the company.

• Ability to delegate and arrange workflows.

• Confident to both make decisions and to know when to seek guidance.

• A 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 recruitadmin@wbd.com.