Rachel began her television career as a set assistant on SPACED and third assistant director on shows such as BLACK BOOKS, SMACK THE PONY and LENNY HENRY.  She then became a second assistant director on BYKER GROVE in Newcastle before moving into drama and FOYLE’S WAR.  Her last job as a second AD was UNDER THE GREENWOOD TREE which starred Keeley Hawes and Ben Miles.  Rachel joined Hartswood Films in 2006 as production secretary on AFTER THOMAS – which also starred Keeley and Ben.  She was assistant coordinator on JEKYLL before being offered a full-time job at Hartswood as producers’ assistant.