About The Role
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: 12 weeks fixed term contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 9.30am – 6pm
Salary: depending on experience
Location: Gas Ferry Road, Bristol, Hybrid working - with a minimum 3 days in the office
Department: Aardman’s Brand & Licensing division spearheads the licensing and brand development across Aardman’s portfolio of brands, developing global brand plans that balance both creative integrity and the ability to create sustainable revenues for the company and our partners.
Main purpose of the job: A key support role sitting at the centre of Attractions & Live Experiences. Providing administrative and operational support to the team, including diary management, meeting coordination, expenses, contracts database administration, asset delivery, and the preparation of presentations and tradeshow materials, ensuring the smooth running of the department.
About You
You’ll need at least two years’ administration experience, ideally in event management or marketing, together with excellent administrative and organisational skills.
We’re looking for someone who can manage multiple tasks, thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure, with a proactive and flexible approach to teamwork. Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are essential.
Experience maintaining systems, a good knowledge of databases and experience using them are required for this position, alongside strong attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office. You’ll also need an intuitive, enthusiastic approach to problem-solving.
Please find a full role profile attached.
Please confirm your salary expectations and availability in your cover letter.
Closing Date for applications is: 5pm on Friday 13th November 2026
About Us
Aardman is an independent and multi-Academy Award® and BAFTA® award winning studio. It produces feature films, series, advertising, games, and interactive entertainment.
Its productions are global in appeal, novel, entertaining, brilliantly characterised, and full of charm reflecting the unique talent, energy, and personal commitment of the Aardman team. The studio’s work is often imitated, and yet the company continues to lead the field producing a rare brand of visually stunning content for cinema, broadcasters, digital platforms, and live experiences around the world.
In November 2018, Aardman became an Employee Owned organisation, ensuring that the studio remains independent and securing the creative legacy and culture of the company for the future.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Charter is our commitment to building a workforce that is truly reflective of society, underpinned by the belief that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential in delivering on our mission: to create entertainment for all and to be the most inspirational animation company in the world. We welcome applications from all individuals and are always happy to discuss flexible working needs. We've signed the Age-friendly Employer Pledge, a nationwide programme run by the Centre for Ageing Better to make workplaces age-friendly, and Aardman is also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer