Art & Puppets Talent Manager - Maternity Cover

Start Date: Early Feb 2026 - End of June 2026 (This is a maternity cover so some flexibility required)

Full Time: 40 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Salary: Depending on experience 

Location: Aztec West Studio

The Role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join the studio on a maternity cover as an Art & Puppets Talent Manager. 

The purpose of this role is to assist the Studio and the Managers/Supervisors in a range of departmental activities that ensure the smooth running of all Stop Motion projects. With a focus on talent coordination, recruiting and development for the immediate and long-term goals of the studio.

Part of this role will be to coordinate the Art & Puppet Department talent overview schedules to help ensure each production gets the talent it needs. 

The successful candidate will maintain links and develop new ones with colleges / training / establishments in liaison with Head of Production HR and Academy. You will work alongside the other Talent Managers to present a unified recruitment approach and support system for Crew within the company.

The Candidate:

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years previous experience in Stop Motion and be highly organised with excellent attention to detail. You will have effective communication skills both written & oral plus a friendly and personable manner. 

Please see a full role profile below.

We will be reviewing applications for interview as they’re submitted. 

Closing Date for applications is Friday 21st November 2025

About Aardman:

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 and a Living Wage Employer.