Production Registration & Royalties Compliance Assistant (2 year fixed term)

30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas office closure

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Equity recognises Unite as the staff group union

Equity is the UK trade union for professional performers and creative practitioners. Equity is respected as one of the most powerful entertainment unions in the world, and at the heart of the UK trade union movement. We are a growing union of around 50,000 members, proud of our strong organising and campaigning record. Our members are mostly freelance- with many working in greenfield and emerging areas in audio, videogames, dance and the light entertainment sectors. By contrast, most British TV, film and theatre are made on union agreements with minimum terms driving forward industry standards on everything from pay to dignity at work.

The Union has a team of staff in offices across the UK who have a wealth of experience and expertise when it comes to advice and representation. They are able to deal with the issues raised by members working in all areas of the industry whether it be a major feature film, a theatre in education show, radio voice overs, a circus act or any other live or recorded work.

Equity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all who believe they fit the essential requirements for the job.

The Role

Equity is excited to recruit to a newly created role in our Governance & Allied Services team, seeking a Production Registration & Royalties Compliance Assistant. This is currently a fixed-term position for two years, offering a unique opportunity to make a real impact on performers’ rights and work at the heart of the entertainment industry.

Equity registers Film & TV productions to allow those working on the production to use the terms of the relevant collective agreement, ensuring they are protected by minimum terms and that royalty structures are agreed. The team use the agreements to enforce contractual rights for royalty monies owed to performers.

In this role, you’ll be the first point of contact for enquiries about registered Film & TV productions and royalties owed to members, providing clear advice and resolving issues. You’ll manage legal and financial documentation, oversee deposit/escrow arrangements, and maintain accurate records to support timely payments. Working closely with the Senior Officer and other teams across the whole union, you’ll also contribute to member-focused initiatives, entertainment studio audits, and projects that safeguard performers’ contractual rights. If you have strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting creative professionals, we’d love to hear from you. This is your chance to shape a new role and help ensure our members are fairly paid for the ongoing use of their work.