JOB DESCRIPTION Contract type: Full-time, 15-month fixed-term contract Reports to: Director, Jenny Melville Salary: £ 42,000 - £54,000 p/a dependent on experience Key Relationships: Design team, Producing team, Directors and Executive team Place of work: 59's Studio, London. Hybrid studio/home working enabled Annual Leave: 23 days plus 8 public holidays - with 1 additional days' leave for each year of service, up to 10 days. Benefits include: Workplace Pension, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Monthly Cultural Allowance of £50, Weekly Yoga and more. Benefits can be discussed further at any point in the application process. Application Deadline: Midday, on Wednesday 10th April 2024 Interviews: Round 1 interviews on Thursday 18th April 2024 / Round 2 interviews on Tuesday 23rd April 2024. Interviews will be in-person at our London studio, please let us know if you're unable to join in-person, in your application. Recruitment information webinar: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 Join us to hear more about the company's portfolio of projects and insights about the role itself across our ambitious projects, with the opportunity to post questions to the panel. All attendees will be anonymous, therefore all questions posted will be anonymous. ABOUT THE COMPANY 59 Productions is an Olivier and Tony Award-winning design studio based in London and New York. We create Story Driven Design, using innovation and imaginative design to tell new, compelling stories. Collaboration is integral to how we work. Our team of designers, writers, directors, architects, animators, visual artists, producers, technologists and operations specialists deliver highly ambitious creative projects, and explore new mediums to create storytelling experiences for audiences around the world. We have created work for over 15 years; most recently we created the visual effects for Stranger Things: The First Shadow in the West End with Sonia Friedman and Netflix, projected David Hockney's 'Bigger Christmas Trees' onto Battersea Power Station with Apple as a gift to London, and co-own Lightroom in Kings Cross, recently launching The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks and David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller and further away) . Other recent work includes Sam and Her Amazing Book of Dinosaurs at the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and the touring F1 Exhibition across Europe. Historically, we're recognised for our projection mapping onto some of the most celebrated, notable buildings around the world including the Sydney Opera House for Lighting the Sails and the historic artwork on the Washington Monument for Apollo 50 - Go for the Moon , the video design for the globe-trotting hit, 'War Horse', the design, creative direction and exhibition design of the record-breaking David Bowie Is at the V&A, and leading the video design of the London Olympic Opening Ceremony (2012). OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Head of Studio leads and curates the company's project teams within our demanding design portfolio, both within the expert design team and drawing on our leading freelance network, to establish the productivity, scheduling, management and planning of the Studio model within 59's interdisciplinary Design department. They are responsible for the expert allocation of design resources - both core and freelance - across the portfolio. This role critically works beyond the core team to cultivate, build and sustain relationships with freelance colleagues who maximise opportunities for 59's design capacity across specialisms meaning we are agile, flexible and open to increasing demand for the company's work. The ideal candidate will be fully engaged in the breadth of 59's portfolio, a confident communicator with great instincts, an excellent strategic planner, with experience supporting collaborative creative processes. Perhaps you're an experienced Head of Studio, Senior Producer, Project Manager or Design Manager, or maybe your experience lies in another area with relevant transferable skills. We're open to hearing from people with a variety of experience, we want to find the right person for this role and we will tailor it to the right person's experience level, where relevant. JOB DESCRIPTION Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Creative Ecosystem: Working with the Directors and Executive to maintain established systems for nurturing the creative ecosystem within 59, including project analysis, group reflection and crits. Management & Scheduling: Taking the Head of Studio role within the Heads of Department forum - communicating and advocating for the needs of the Studio in wider company discussions, decisions and policy making. Leading on the scheduling of the Studio including processes and protocols across workflow plans, project allocation, time management and oversight of capacity. Reviewing project budgets with project Producers and Directors, in order to ensure sufficient Studio time and resources are allocated, and that capacity is available to deliver. Working in collaboration with the Head of Design and Art Directors to allocate expertise in the design department across 59's portfolio, to deliver work of the highest quality, incorporating both skillset and professional development into decision making. Leading on the sharing and communication of the schedule of the Studio teams to the wider company - both the weekly scheduling and long-range planning, to inform the phasing of projects and the deliverables schedule. Maintaining a detailed understanding of the capacity in the design studio - both within the core team and utilising freelance potential, to inform decisions on project selection. Contributing to the feasibility of projects with expert insight and discussion around realistic design schedule, resourcing, timeframes and costs. Devising and implementing solutions and reallocating resources, in the face of unexpected opportunities and challenges. Maintaining analytical systems enabling all in the Studio to do their best work. Leading on communication with freelancers contributing to the design process including negotiation of fees and timescales. Sustaining existing and cultivating new relationships with freelancers across a range of design specialisms and skills, positioning 59 as a key employer for the industry's strongest global talent. Maintaining an accessible database of these networks as a 59 core asset. Line management of the design team as required. Project Delivery: Collaborating with project teams to discuss and define a project's overall design strategy, and inform the company's overall design strategy with Directors, Executive & HoDs as required. Supporting Designers with managing their design, project or animation schedule on specific projects where supportive, working, for example, on the animation plan and shot breakdown for a project. Team Development: Holding and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the expertise of the core design team. Discussing and devising the implementation of team development alongside the project portfolio in collaboration with Line Managers, Head of Design and COO. Working with the Head of Design and Art Directors to identify recruitment needs for the core team across the studio and discuss proposals with the Executive. Leading on a rolling recruitment plan for freelance design relationships responding to current and future capacity and creative needs. Collaborating with the Head of Design and Art Directors on the nature of new creative appointments, to develop new job descriptions and define how new roles sit and function effectively within the existing department. Working with the Head of Finance & Operations to devise and deliver recruitment plans for the design department. Representing 59 Productions at external events to scout for future talent. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Demonstrable experience (5+ years) within a creative environment or relevant industry Experience managing the workflow of innovative, ambitious and complex projects, including budgets, schedules and team Experience working closely with a variety of creative disciplines Strong project management skills Highly organised and efficient Strong verbal and written communication skills Hands-on experience working with autonomy and holding responsibility across a broad range of projects Experience understanding wellbeing in creative and, at times highly demanding, project environments Experience with Google Sheets Desirable: Experience working with Designers, Animators and/or Architects Experience with Airtable Experience with InDesign HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a comprehensive CV and a cover letter (maximum two A4 sides) or up to three minutes of audio describing your suitability for the position and how your skills and experience match the person specification, via the online form only. Applicants should provide contact details for two references, we will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees. All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK. If you would like to arrange a chat with the Head of Studio or Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the role in more detail in advance of applying. Please contact us at click apply for full job details
Mar 26, 2024
Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION Contract type: Full-time, 15-month fixed-term contract Reports to: Director, Jenny Melville Salary: £ 42,000 - £54,000 p/a dependent on experience Key Relationships: Design team, Producing team, Directors and Executive team Place of work: 59's Studio, London. Hybrid studio/home working enabled Annual Leave: 23 days plus 8 public holidays - with 1 additional days' leave for each year of service, up to 10 days. Benefits include: Workplace Pension, Season Ticket Loan Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Monthly Cultural Allowance of £50, Weekly Yoga and more. Benefits can be discussed further at any point in the application process. Application Deadline: Midday, on Wednesday 10th April 2024 Interviews: Round 1 interviews on Thursday 18th April 2024 / Round 2 interviews on Tuesday 23rd April 2024. Interviews will be in-person at our London studio, please let us know if you're unable to join in-person, in your application. Recruitment information webinar: Tuesday 2nd April 2024 Join us to hear more about the company's portfolio of projects and insights about the role itself across our ambitious projects, with the opportunity to post questions to the panel. All attendees will be anonymous, therefore all questions posted will be anonymous. ABOUT THE COMPANY 59 Productions is an Olivier and Tony Award-winning design studio based in London and New York. We create Story Driven Design, using innovation and imaginative design to tell new, compelling stories. Collaboration is integral to how we work. Our team of designers, writers, directors, architects, animators, visual artists, producers, technologists and operations specialists deliver highly ambitious creative projects, and explore new mediums to create storytelling experiences for audiences around the world. We have created work for over 15 years; most recently we created the visual effects for Stranger Things: The First Shadow in the West End with Sonia Friedman and Netflix, projected David Hockney's 'Bigger Christmas Trees' onto Battersea Power Station with Apple as a gift to London, and co-own Lightroom in Kings Cross, recently launching The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks and David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller and further away) . Other recent work includes Sam and Her Amazing Book of Dinosaurs at the Grand Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and the touring F1 Exhibition across Europe. Historically, we're recognised for our projection mapping onto some of the most celebrated, notable buildings around the world including the Sydney Opera House for Lighting the Sails and the historic artwork on the Washington Monument for Apollo 50 - Go for the Moon , the video design for the globe-trotting hit, 'War Horse', the design, creative direction and exhibition design of the record-breaking David Bowie Is at the V&A, and leading the video design of the London Olympic Opening Ceremony (2012). OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Head of Studio leads and curates the company's project teams within our demanding design portfolio, both within the expert design team and drawing on our leading freelance network, to establish the productivity, scheduling, management and planning of the Studio model within 59's interdisciplinary Design department. They are responsible for the expert allocation of design resources - both core and freelance - across the portfolio. This role critically works beyond the core team to cultivate, build and sustain relationships with freelance colleagues who maximise opportunities for 59's design capacity across specialisms meaning we are agile, flexible and open to increasing demand for the company's work. The ideal candidate will be fully engaged in the breadth of 59's portfolio, a confident communicator with great instincts, an excellent strategic planner, with experience supporting collaborative creative processes. Perhaps you're an experienced Head of Studio, Senior Producer, Project Manager or Design Manager, or maybe your experience lies in another area with relevant transferable skills. We're open to hearing from people with a variety of experience, we want to find the right person for this role and we will tailor it to the right person's experience level, where relevant. JOB DESCRIPTION Day to day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Creative Ecosystem: Working with the Directors and Executive to maintain established systems for nurturing the creative ecosystem within 59, including project analysis, group reflection and crits. Management & Scheduling: Taking the Head of Studio role within the Heads of Department forum - communicating and advocating for the needs of the Studio in wider company discussions, decisions and policy making. Leading on the scheduling of the Studio including processes and protocols across workflow plans, project allocation, time management and oversight of capacity. Reviewing project budgets with project Producers and Directors, in order to ensure sufficient Studio time and resources are allocated, and that capacity is available to deliver. Working in collaboration with the Head of Design and Art Directors to allocate expertise in the design department across 59's portfolio, to deliver work of the highest quality, incorporating both skillset and professional development into decision making. Leading on the sharing and communication of the schedule of the Studio teams to the wider company - both the weekly scheduling and long-range planning, to inform the phasing of projects and the deliverables schedule. Maintaining a detailed understanding of the capacity in the design studio - both within the core team and utilising freelance potential, to inform decisions on project selection. Contributing to the feasibility of projects with expert insight and discussion around realistic design schedule, resourcing, timeframes and costs. Devising and implementing solutions and reallocating resources, in the face of unexpected opportunities and challenges. Maintaining analytical systems enabling all in the Studio to do their best work. Leading on communication with freelancers contributing to the design process including negotiation of fees and timescales. Sustaining existing and cultivating new relationships with freelancers across a range of design specialisms and skills, positioning 59 as a key employer for the industry's strongest global talent. Maintaining an accessible database of these networks as a 59 core asset. Line management of the design team as required. Project Delivery: Collaborating with project teams to discuss and define a project's overall design strategy, and inform the company's overall design strategy with Directors, Executive & HoDs as required. Supporting Designers with managing their design, project or animation schedule on specific projects where supportive, working, for example, on the animation plan and shot breakdown for a project. Team Development: Holding and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the expertise of the core design team. Discussing and devising the implementation of team development alongside the project portfolio in collaboration with Line Managers, Head of Design and COO. Working with the Head of Design and Art Directors to identify recruitment needs for the core team across the studio and discuss proposals with the Executive. Leading on a rolling recruitment plan for freelance design relationships responding to current and future capacity and creative needs. Collaborating with the Head of Design and Art Directors on the nature of new creative appointments, to develop new job descriptions and define how new roles sit and function effectively within the existing department. Working with the Head of Finance & Operations to devise and deliver recruitment plans for the design department. Representing 59 Productions at external events to scout for future talent. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential: Demonstrable experience (5+ years) within a creative environment or relevant industry Experience managing the workflow of innovative, ambitious and complex projects, including budgets, schedules and team Experience working closely with a variety of creative disciplines Strong project management skills Highly organised and efficient Strong verbal and written communication skills Hands-on experience working with autonomy and holding responsibility across a broad range of projects Experience understanding wellbeing in creative and, at times highly demanding, project environments Experience with Google Sheets Desirable: Experience working with Designers, Animators and/or Architects Experience with Airtable Experience with InDesign HOW TO APPLY: Please submit a comprehensive CV and a cover letter (maximum two A4 sides) or up to three minutes of audio describing your suitability for the position and how your skills and experience match the person specification, via the online form only. Applicants should provide contact details for two references, we will seek your permission before making direct contact with any referees. All applicants must be eligible to work within the UK. If you would like to arrange a chat with the Head of Studio or Chief Operating Officer, to discuss the role in more detail in advance of applying. Please contact us at click apply for full job details
Job Purpose: As an Event Operations Coordinator, you will play a vital role within our client's Operations Team, ensuring the seamless operational running of our Creative Production Group. Your focus will be on implementing best practices and procedures to support our Creative and Production Teams across various projects. Key Responsibilities: Workflow Management: Support the CPG teams in managing workflow effectively and diplomatically. Assist in coordinating briefs related to PPT, Creative, and Video projects. Manage daily resourcing and capacity of the Creative and Film teams. Assist in contracting and managing freelance resources, including invoice processing. Client Management and New Business: Aid in preparing RFPs and proposals for client teams. Support client pitches/presentations and attend meetings as required. Production Operational Delivery Management: Collaborate with content producers to develop accurate briefs. Work with senior management to enhance operational policies and procedures. Review team meetings for best practices implementation. Assist in training teams on operational processes General: Manage resource allocation Coordinate team holidays and timesheet activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective project delivery. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. Proven experience in operations support or project management. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: Competitive salary Health insurance Professional development opportunities Vibrant company culture If you are passionate about Events, thrive in a creative environment, and are ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's team at the forefront of creative production.
Mar 22, 2024
Full time
Job Purpose: As an Event Operations Coordinator, you will play a vital role within our client's Operations Team, ensuring the seamless operational running of our Creative Production Group. Your focus will be on implementing best practices and procedures to support our Creative and Production Teams across various projects. Key Responsibilities: Workflow Management: Support the CPG teams in managing workflow effectively and diplomatically. Assist in coordinating briefs related to PPT, Creative, and Video projects. Manage daily resourcing and capacity of the Creative and Film teams. Assist in contracting and managing freelance resources, including invoice processing. Client Management and New Business: Aid in preparing RFPs and proposals for client teams. Support client pitches/presentations and attend meetings as required. Production Operational Delivery Management: Collaborate with content producers to develop accurate briefs. Work with senior management to enhance operational policies and procedures. Review team meetings for best practices implementation. Assist in training teams on operational processes General: Manage resource allocation Coordinate team holidays and timesheet activities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective project delivery. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field. Proven experience in operations support or project management. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: Competitive salary Health insurance Professional development opportunities Vibrant company culture If you are passionate about Events, thrive in a creative environment, and are ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our client's team at the forefront of creative production.
Talawa enters an exciting new phase of our development. A new post funded by John Ellerman has been created to support our first early years programme and exciting new commission for our 40th birthday in 2026. The Producer is a key position that collaborates closely with the Artistic Director and Executive Director on the creative programme and touring partnerships, to realise the creative potential of Talawa Theatre Company's work. The ideal candidate will work closely with other producers, oversee freelance Production Managers and take the lead on co-ordinating the Black Artistry hubs/Online. Key Responsibilities Productions: Lead, plan and ensure delivery of Talawa's work, including in-house productions co-productions, festivals and tours ensuring all activities are delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest production values Develop effective working relationships with artists and their agents, producers and other theatre companies Support the Artistic Director and Executive Director with plans for the future life of Talawa's co-productions, festivals and tours Control and manage the budgets for productions and work in development, maintaining effective financial controls in consultation with the Finance Manager and Executive Director Ensure all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation including policies and procedures emanating from Talawa's Health and Safety Policy Work with Production Managers to ensure our productions (tours) are environmentally sustainable by leading and collaborating with theatre makers and production teams. Community & Engagement/Artist Development: Liaise with and support the Community and engagement department delivery of Black Artistry and Artistry Online (formerly MAKE Online) Black Artistry is Talawa's artist development programme supporting Black artists over four strands of work: 1. Providing artists with their first opportunities in theatre (Engage); 2. Developing their craft (Grow); 3. Enabling them to connect and take risks with peers (Collaborate), and 4. Building their career (Sustain). The Producer will take overall responsibility for Black Artistry Regional Partnerships (hubs), one per year with theatre venues/companies across the UK (in Birmingham, Coventry, Liverpool and Croydon), which include work in the surrounding areas. Administration & General Activities: Ensuring the Marketing and Communications department are suitably informed to deliver impactful marketing campaigns Keeping abreast of local, national and international developments in theatre; Attend a wide range of work including festivals, workshop performances and work- in-progress on behalf of the Artistic Director Attend and contribute to artistic planning meetings to assess the technical capacity and commercial aspects of each proposed season of work with the Artistic Director and Executive Director Contribute as required to funder/stakeholder reports; Work with the Development Coordinator/commercial producer(s) to research and identify production sponsors and funding revenues for talent development; Support the collection and collation of statistical and evaluation data from Talawa's creative activities. All staff Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Talawa where appropriate Be aware of, and comply with, Health and Safety rules at work and to abide by the procedures as set out in the Health and Safety policy Work in accordance with the principles of Talawa's Equality and Diversity statement Be active in Talawa's commitment to Environmental Sustainability and reduce environmental impact Be aware of and comply with rules and legislation pertaining to Safeguarding and to abide by the procedures as set out in the Safeguarding policy Abide by other guidelines, procedures and policies provided by the Company Contribute towards Talawa's fundraising goals, this may include research, writing applications, advocacy and managing relationships Take part in working groups from time to time as required for the fulfilment of organisational targets Participate in all training and development initiatives as required Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably required. Person Specification - Essential: Significant experience in theatre producing, in a theatre company or freelance capacity Experience of producing across several projects at different stages of development A genuine interest in Talawa's vision and mission with an artist focused approach Passion and empathy for the arts, with knowledge of Black theatre artists and the wider theatre industry Ability to manage own workload and work independently Experience of engaging and building excellent relationships with a range of stakeholders, including funders, artists, participants and audiences Recent knowledge and experience of producing work, including co-productions Proven negotiation skills (e.g. with agents, producers and promoters) Previous experience of managing budgets and working to deadlines Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to work effectively within a busy environment including periods of intense pressure to meet non-negotiable deadlines Discreet and able to deal appropriately with confidential information Ability and willingness to work outside standard office hours when required Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Computer literate with a sound knowledge of the Microsoft office suite and database management.
Mar 21, 2024
Full time
Talawa enters an exciting new phase of our development. A new post funded by John Ellerman has been created to support our first early years programme and exciting new commission for our 40th birthday in 2026. The Producer is a key position that collaborates closely with the Artistic Director and Executive Director on the creative programme and touring partnerships, to realise the creative potential of Talawa Theatre Company's work. The ideal candidate will work closely with other producers, oversee freelance Production Managers and take the lead on co-ordinating the Black Artistry hubs/Online. Key Responsibilities Productions: Lead, plan and ensure delivery of Talawa's work, including in-house productions co-productions, festivals and tours ensuring all activities are delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest production values Develop effective working relationships with artists and their agents, producers and other theatre companies Support the Artistic Director and Executive Director with plans for the future life of Talawa's co-productions, festivals and tours Control and manage the budgets for productions and work in development, maintaining effective financial controls in consultation with the Finance Manager and Executive Director Ensure all working practices comply with Health and Safety legislation including policies and procedures emanating from Talawa's Health and Safety Policy Work with Production Managers to ensure our productions (tours) are environmentally sustainable by leading and collaborating with theatre makers and production teams. Community & Engagement/Artist Development: Liaise with and support the Community and engagement department delivery of Black Artistry and Artistry Online (formerly MAKE Online) Black Artistry is Talawa's artist development programme supporting Black artists over four strands of work: 1. Providing artists with their first opportunities in theatre (Engage); 2. Developing their craft (Grow); 3. Enabling them to connect and take risks with peers (Collaborate), and 4. Building their career (Sustain). The Producer will take overall responsibility for Black Artistry Regional Partnerships (hubs), one per year with theatre venues/companies across the UK (in Birmingham, Coventry, Liverpool and Croydon), which include work in the surrounding areas. Administration & General Activities: Ensuring the Marketing and Communications department are suitably informed to deliver impactful marketing campaigns Keeping abreast of local, national and international developments in theatre; Attend a wide range of work including festivals, workshop performances and work- in-progress on behalf of the Artistic Director Attend and contribute to artistic planning meetings to assess the technical capacity and commercial aspects of each proposed season of work with the Artistic Director and Executive Director Contribute as required to funder/stakeholder reports; Work with the Development Coordinator/commercial producer(s) to research and identify production sponsors and funding revenues for talent development; Support the collection and collation of statistical and evaluation data from Talawa's creative activities. All staff Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Talawa where appropriate Be aware of, and comply with, Health and Safety rules at work and to abide by the procedures as set out in the Health and Safety policy Work in accordance with the principles of Talawa's Equality and Diversity statement Be active in Talawa's commitment to Environmental Sustainability and reduce environmental impact Be aware of and comply with rules and legislation pertaining to Safeguarding and to abide by the procedures as set out in the Safeguarding policy Abide by other guidelines, procedures and policies provided by the Company Contribute towards Talawa's fundraising goals, this may include research, writing applications, advocacy and managing relationships Take part in working groups from time to time as required for the fulfilment of organisational targets Participate in all training and development initiatives as required Undertaking such other duties as may be reasonably required. Person Specification - Essential: Significant experience in theatre producing, in a theatre company or freelance capacity Experience of producing across several projects at different stages of development A genuine interest in Talawa's vision and mission with an artist focused approach Passion and empathy for the arts, with knowledge of Black theatre artists and the wider theatre industry Ability to manage own workload and work independently Experience of engaging and building excellent relationships with a range of stakeholders, including funders, artists, participants and audiences Recent knowledge and experience of producing work, including co-productions Proven negotiation skills (e.g. with agents, producers and promoters) Previous experience of managing budgets and working to deadlines Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills Ability to work effectively within a busy environment including periods of intense pressure to meet non-negotiable deadlines Discreet and able to deal appropriately with confidential information Ability and willingness to work outside standard office hours when required Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Computer literate with a sound knowledge of the Microsoft office suite and database management.
About us We are a global production and creative agency, delivering extraordinary experiences that stay with audiences for a lifetime. Find out more at: About the role We are seeking experienced Site Managers to work across our various greenfield events throughout the UK. You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the event site and the overall build of the event site, overseeing contractors onsite, and ensuring the event is built to time and to plan. We are looking for both "onsite only" Site Managers, and "advance work and on-site" Site Managers, therefore production of site plans is desirable but not essential. Responsibilities Management of all onsite delivery during build, live show and break periods Effectively manage the Site Crew and Site Office teams All work should be completed to a high standard and in line with Far and Beyond's brand guidelines, utilising templates, logos and company fonts across all documentation. Reports into the Event Producer Creation & management of bespoke AutoCAD/ Vectorworks site plans is desirable but not essential Development & maintenance of site build schedule in accordance with Event Producer About you Proven site management background, with experience of greenfield/ outdoor festival sites. Great working knowledge of Health & Safety in an events environment. Excellent leadership and teamwork skills. Proficient in AutoCAD/ Vectorworks (not essential) Demonstrable experience of strong project planning and organisation skills. Ability to provide high quality briefings and communication to external contacts and your team. Ability to maintain and grow networks locally, nationally and internationally. Ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team. Maintain a safe working environment by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures. Project Type Music festivals Rate To be discussed based on experience Contract Type Freelance Dates We are looking to fill positions in various projects between May and September. Availability for the entire period is not required. Please respond with your availability during this period. Location Various locations across the UK Working Hours Onsite hours vary in length but are generally 8am - 8pm (and longer on show days) - this will also include weekends.
Mar 06, 2024
Full time
About us We are a global production and creative agency, delivering extraordinary experiences that stay with audiences for a lifetime. Find out more at: About the role We are seeking experienced Site Managers to work across our various greenfield events throughout the UK. You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the event site and the overall build of the event site, overseeing contractors onsite, and ensuring the event is built to time and to plan. We are looking for both "onsite only" Site Managers, and "advance work and on-site" Site Managers, therefore production of site plans is desirable but not essential. Responsibilities Management of all onsite delivery during build, live show and break periods Effectively manage the Site Crew and Site Office teams All work should be completed to a high standard and in line with Far and Beyond's brand guidelines, utilising templates, logos and company fonts across all documentation. Reports into the Event Producer Creation & management of bespoke AutoCAD/ Vectorworks site plans is desirable but not essential Development & maintenance of site build schedule in accordance with Event Producer About you Proven site management background, with experience of greenfield/ outdoor festival sites. Great working knowledge of Health & Safety in an events environment. Excellent leadership and teamwork skills. Proficient in AutoCAD/ Vectorworks (not essential) Demonstrable experience of strong project planning and organisation skills. Ability to provide high quality briefings and communication to external contacts and your team. Ability to maintain and grow networks locally, nationally and internationally. Ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team. Maintain a safe working environment by conforming to all established safety policies and procedures. Project Type Music festivals Rate To be discussed based on experience Contract Type Freelance Dates We are looking to fill positions in various projects between May and September. Availability for the entire period is not required. Please respond with your availability during this period. Location Various locations across the UK Working Hours Onsite hours vary in length but are generally 8am - 8pm (and longer on show days) - this will also include weekends.
Package Description Band: E Contract type: continuing contract Location: The Mailbox, Birmingham We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here. Job Introduction The Archers is the world's longest running continuing drama and today broadcasts six episodes per week 52 weeks a year. Every week millions of listeners tune in to listen live on Radio 4, and many more stream and download the programme on BBC Sounds. The Archers topped the list for most popular speech programme at Christmas. Stories in The Archers make the headlines and listeners are loyal and passionate. We are now recruiting for a permanent Content Editor (Band E) for The Archers role to work with the Executive Editor Jeremy Howe who is part time. The Content Editor will help lead, manage and support the work of the Birmingham based daily production team. You will play an important role in the newly created department BBC Audio Topical, working alongside the editors of Woman's Hour, World Service Factual, Outlook, Private Passions, Start the Week, The Media Show, Front Row and Free Thinking . Can you help us steer The Archers into the future? Main Responsibilites The Content Editor on The Archers will work closely with the Executive Editor to provide leadership across the whole team, helping both to shape the long-term storylines and manage the year-round busy production schedule. The Executive Editor sets the editorial vision and strategy for The Archers in consultation with the Commissioner and Controller at Radio 4 and oversees the story lining, the script meeting and long-term story development. The Content Editor will work closely with the Executive Editor on story development, strategy and vision and will deputise at team and script meetings as required. The Content Editor will have responsibility for the day to day running of the programme and for the supervision of the script and synopsis edit. They will look after The Archers in the studio and will be required to studio direct. The Content Editor will be in charge of making sure that the recording cycle of The Archers runs smoothly and to schedule and will be the go-to person to solve problems and issues arising from recording. They will make sure that the workload and wellbeing of staff at all levels is managed appropriately. The Content Editor will lead on the rota, manage hybrid working, line manage the Assistant Producers and work closely with production management colleagues to ensure that the programme operates within agreed budgets. The right person will create a supportive work environment and inspire the whole team through clear direction and empathetic leadership and foster a culture where everyone feels valued. Are you the right candidate? Are you able to be at one and the same time the guardian of one of the BBC's most precious programmes and simultaneously make it relevant and entertaining for a new audience? Do you possess the firmness, the tact and the diplomacy to solve the multitude of issues a continuing drama throws up on an almost daily basis, often at speed and with conflicting priorities? Are you able to combine creative flair with rigorous organisational skills, and are you able to balance making sure the programme is strong editorially with delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to change? Do you have experience managing and motivating teams, and ensuring staff members receive regular feedback? Are you interested in developing content which will appeal to a diverse audience? Can you demonstrate understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality? Do you have a proactive approach to Health and Safety? Do you have experience of integrating sustainable working practices into productions? Do you have strong experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners? About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Package Description Band: E Contract type: continuing contract Location: The Mailbox, Birmingham We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here. Job Introduction The Archers is the world's longest running continuing drama and today broadcasts six episodes per week 52 weeks a year. Every week millions of listeners tune in to listen live on Radio 4, and many more stream and download the programme on BBC Sounds. The Archers topped the list for most popular speech programme at Christmas. Stories in The Archers make the headlines and listeners are loyal and passionate. We are now recruiting for a permanent Content Editor (Band E) for The Archers role to work with the Executive Editor Jeremy Howe who is part time. The Content Editor will help lead, manage and support the work of the Birmingham based daily production team. You will play an important role in the newly created department BBC Audio Topical, working alongside the editors of Woman's Hour, World Service Factual, Outlook, Private Passions, Start the Week, The Media Show, Front Row and Free Thinking . Can you help us steer The Archers into the future? Main Responsibilites The Content Editor on The Archers will work closely with the Executive Editor to provide leadership across the whole team, helping both to shape the long-term storylines and manage the year-round busy production schedule. The Executive Editor sets the editorial vision and strategy for The Archers in consultation with the Commissioner and Controller at Radio 4 and oversees the story lining, the script meeting and long-term story development. The Content Editor will work closely with the Executive Editor on story development, strategy and vision and will deputise at team and script meetings as required. The Content Editor will have responsibility for the day to day running of the programme and for the supervision of the script and synopsis edit. They will look after The Archers in the studio and will be required to studio direct. The Content Editor will be in charge of making sure that the recording cycle of The Archers runs smoothly and to schedule and will be the go-to person to solve problems and issues arising from recording. They will make sure that the workload and wellbeing of staff at all levels is managed appropriately. The Content Editor will lead on the rota, manage hybrid working, line manage the Assistant Producers and work closely with production management colleagues to ensure that the programme operates within agreed budgets. The right person will create a supportive work environment and inspire the whole team through clear direction and empathetic leadership and foster a culture where everyone feels valued. Are you the right candidate? Are you able to be at one and the same time the guardian of one of the BBC's most precious programmes and simultaneously make it relevant and entertaining for a new audience? Do you possess the firmness, the tact and the diplomacy to solve the multitude of issues a continuing drama throws up on an almost daily basis, often at speed and with conflicting priorities? Are you able to combine creative flair with rigorous organisational skills, and are you able to balance making sure the programme is strong editorially with delivering consistently to deadlines and reacting positively to change? Do you have experience managing and motivating teams, and ensuring staff members receive regular feedback? Are you interested in developing content which will appeal to a diverse audience? Can you demonstrate understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality? Do you have a proactive approach to Health and Safety? Do you have experience of integrating sustainable working practices into productions? Do you have strong experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external partners? About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.
Package Description Band: E Contract type: 1 x 12 Month Attachment / Fixed Term Contract Location: Office base New Broadcasting House, London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office with home working. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here. Job Introduction The BBC commissions world class content with a distinctly British perspective. We work with the best producers and creatives to tell stories which excite, educate and entertain. Diversity is at the heart of everything we do. Our teams make sure that every day our audiences are served with excellent storytelling. BBC Film is looking for a Head of Production to cover Maternity Leave. This role is a senior and integral part of the core BBC Film team, reporting to the Commissioning Director of BBC Film. We are looking for a positive and confident individual with significant experience as a Head of Production, Senior Production Executive or Line Producer, to oversee and manage productions backed by BBC Film. Main Responsibilities Working in partnership with senior editorial colleagues to deliver the outstanding, distinctive content that the BBC is renowned for. This role is responsible for ensuring highest quality is maintained, appropriate funding is allocated, and production is efficient and aligned with creative ambitions. Oversee and review production plans, budget and schedule alongside the script and creative vision. Manage and oversee the greenlight process. Overseeing the work of the Production Manager, supporting production, finance and delivery. Monitor the progress of all film productions, offer solutions to any problems that may arise during prep, filming and post, review and approve schedule changes, cost reports, make set visits. Approve key production personnel on films in conjunction with the Commissioning Executives/Commissioning Director. Work alongside Business Affairs colleagues to negotiate development deals and agree development budgets. Champion and drive development of new ways of working; positively supporting the role the BBC will play over the next few years in delivering the BBC's Value for All ambitions. Provide career development and effective leadership to the film producing and production community through driving and implementing various BBC Film initiatives such as Small Indie Fund and Associate Producer Programme. Working with the senior team to lead the extensive change required to working practices, in order to ensure the delivery of the BBC's sustainability objectives & targets. Working with the senior team to improve diversity and inclusivity across our workforce, in line with the BBC's publicly stated goals. Jointly accountable with editorial colleagues for delivering efficient and sustainable productions through effective management of people and resources, and ensuring an understanding of, and compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, legislative and regulatory requirements (with emphasis on Health & Safety, Risk Management and Editorial Policy). Extensive experience in managing significant budgets and understanding key financial drivers and their impact on the overall slate position. Are you the right candidate? You will have significant experience as a Head of Production, Senior Production Executive or Line Producer, managing a large and diverse slate of productions, along with excellent film business and finance knowledge. This role offers a high level of guidance, expertise and support to producers working with BBC Film in an empathetic manner. Working at the forefront of the industry you will be up to date with the latest production techniques and will be able to offer practical and creative solutions to ensure films are delivered to the highest possible standard, within financial parameters. A trusted and respected professional, you will also bring strong industry knowledge and expertise, and good relationships with external stakeholders. You'll possess strong leadership, organisation and advanced skills and have a confident and solutions-driven attitude, as well as a sympathetic approach to creative needs in relation to production and development. You'll be adept at working with numerous, senior and executive level personnel, often operating under tight timescales and managing competing priorities. As an expert in your field, you will provide professional leadership and act as role model to your teams and colleagues. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.
Feb 01, 2024
Full time
Package Description Band: E Contract type: 1 x 12 Month Attachment / Fixed Term Contract Location: Office base New Broadcasting House, London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office with home working. We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here. Job Introduction The BBC commissions world class content with a distinctly British perspective. We work with the best producers and creatives to tell stories which excite, educate and entertain. Diversity is at the heart of everything we do. Our teams make sure that every day our audiences are served with excellent storytelling. BBC Film is looking for a Head of Production to cover Maternity Leave. This role is a senior and integral part of the core BBC Film team, reporting to the Commissioning Director of BBC Film. We are looking for a positive and confident individual with significant experience as a Head of Production, Senior Production Executive or Line Producer, to oversee and manage productions backed by BBC Film. Main Responsibilities Working in partnership with senior editorial colleagues to deliver the outstanding, distinctive content that the BBC is renowned for. This role is responsible for ensuring highest quality is maintained, appropriate funding is allocated, and production is efficient and aligned with creative ambitions. Oversee and review production plans, budget and schedule alongside the script and creative vision. Manage and oversee the greenlight process. Overseeing the work of the Production Manager, supporting production, finance and delivery. Monitor the progress of all film productions, offer solutions to any problems that may arise during prep, filming and post, review and approve schedule changes, cost reports, make set visits. Approve key production personnel on films in conjunction with the Commissioning Executives/Commissioning Director. Work alongside Business Affairs colleagues to negotiate development deals and agree development budgets. Champion and drive development of new ways of working; positively supporting the role the BBC will play over the next few years in delivering the BBC's Value for All ambitions. Provide career development and effective leadership to the film producing and production community through driving and implementing various BBC Film initiatives such as Small Indie Fund and Associate Producer Programme. Working with the senior team to lead the extensive change required to working practices, in order to ensure the delivery of the BBC's sustainability objectives & targets. Working with the senior team to improve diversity and inclusivity across our workforce, in line with the BBC's publicly stated goals. Jointly accountable with editorial colleagues for delivering efficient and sustainable productions through effective management of people and resources, and ensuring an understanding of, and compliance with relevant policies, guidelines, legislative and regulatory requirements (with emphasis on Health & Safety, Risk Management and Editorial Policy). Extensive experience in managing significant budgets and understanding key financial drivers and their impact on the overall slate position. Are you the right candidate? You will have significant experience as a Head of Production, Senior Production Executive or Line Producer, managing a large and diverse slate of productions, along with excellent film business and finance knowledge. This role offers a high level of guidance, expertise and support to producers working with BBC Film in an empathetic manner. Working at the forefront of the industry you will be up to date with the latest production techniques and will be able to offer practical and creative solutions to ensure films are delivered to the highest possible standard, within financial parameters. A trusted and respected professional, you will also bring strong industry knowledge and expertise, and good relationships with external stakeholders. You'll possess strong leadership, organisation and advanced skills and have a confident and solutions-driven attitude, as well as a sympathetic approach to creative needs in relation to production and development. You'll be adept at working with numerous, senior and executive level personnel, often operating under tight timescales and managing competing priorities. As an expert in your field, you will provide professional leadership and act as role model to your teams and colleagues. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.
Head of Finance (3 days PT), London - Performing Arts, up to £60,000 pro rataTrace is currently working exclusively with a renowned performing arts organisation based in South London to find a new part time Head of Finance. As the number one in finance, you will work directly with the General Director to work on the strategic plan as well as ensure the technical finance is sound. Ideal candidates will be qualified with solid senior finance experience in the arts sector and keen to line manage.Key Responsibilities: Take responsibility for the annual audit file, in conjunction with the Finance Manager. Manage the smooth completion of the annual statutory audit. Prepare the annual statutory accounts in accordance with the charity SORP. Liaise with other members of the senior management to produce the annual Trustees' Report. Review and approve the quarterly VAT return, monthly HMRC return and year end HMRC return. Work to maximise VAT recovery in a partially exempt organisation. Prepare the Theatre Tax Relief Claim and maximise recovery in conjunction with our tax advisers. Advise on any employee/freelance status matters in conjunction with our HR advisors Ensure compliance with Foreign Entertainers Unit regulations. As part of maximising the strength of the control environment and segregation of duties, alternate with the Producer to review and authorise the payroll and pay runs. Continuously improve the control framework of the organisation, including system implementation and automation where appropriate Advise and lead on system implementation and processes to streamline the financial control framework of the organisation Work closely with the General Director to produce the annual budget, liaising with other Heads of Departments as appropriate. Work closely with the GD and Finance Manager to compile quarterly management accounts including notes, commentary and cash flow. Contribute to monitoring and reporting, including preparing all financial reports and data required by Arts Council England. Ensure compliance with Companies House and Charity Commission filings. Manage the relationship with bankers, pension advisers. insurance brokers and auditors. Prepare and deliver finance reporting to the Board / Finance Committee Line management of Finance Manager. Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the business plan. Contribute to strategic planning and programme development.Key Skills & Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior level finance experience Proven ability to work effectively with creative individuals and enable creative excellence to flourish. Proven ability to manage a full financial year cycle applying best practice processes and controls Experience of working with Charitable Trust board members. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise time effectively to maximise value in a part time role.
Dec 19, 2022
Full time
Head of Finance (3 days PT), London - Performing Arts, up to £60,000 pro rataTrace is currently working exclusively with a renowned performing arts organisation based in South London to find a new part time Head of Finance. As the number one in finance, you will work directly with the General Director to work on the strategic plan as well as ensure the technical finance is sound. Ideal candidates will be qualified with solid senior finance experience in the arts sector and keen to line manage.Key Responsibilities: Take responsibility for the annual audit file, in conjunction with the Finance Manager. Manage the smooth completion of the annual statutory audit. Prepare the annual statutory accounts in accordance with the charity SORP. Liaise with other members of the senior management to produce the annual Trustees' Report. Review and approve the quarterly VAT return, monthly HMRC return and year end HMRC return. Work to maximise VAT recovery in a partially exempt organisation. Prepare the Theatre Tax Relief Claim and maximise recovery in conjunction with our tax advisers. Advise on any employee/freelance status matters in conjunction with our HR advisors Ensure compliance with Foreign Entertainers Unit regulations. As part of maximising the strength of the control environment and segregation of duties, alternate with the Producer to review and authorise the payroll and pay runs. Continuously improve the control framework of the organisation, including system implementation and automation where appropriate Advise and lead on system implementation and processes to streamline the financial control framework of the organisation Work closely with the General Director to produce the annual budget, liaising with other Heads of Departments as appropriate. Work closely with the GD and Finance Manager to compile quarterly management accounts including notes, commentary and cash flow. Contribute to monitoring and reporting, including preparing all financial reports and data required by Arts Council England. Ensure compliance with Companies House and Charity Commission filings. Manage the relationship with bankers, pension advisers. insurance brokers and auditors. Prepare and deliver finance reporting to the Board / Finance Committee Line management of Finance Manager. Assist in the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the business plan. Contribute to strategic planning and programme development.Key Skills & Qualifications: Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant senior level finance experience Proven ability to work effectively with creative individuals and enable creative excellence to flourish. Proven ability to manage a full financial year cycle applying best practice processes and controls Experience of working with Charitable Trust board members. Ability to work under pressure and prioritise time effectively to maximise value in a part time role.
A newly established role as part of a growing digitally focused creative team, the Creative Producer oversees theend-to-end conceptualisation and delivery of video and motion graphics projects for the Group. Client Details My client are purpose driven, pioneering and commercialising novel healthcare solutions for people with unmet needs. The Company is on a growth trajectory, and are looking for candidates who align with their purpose, have an entrepreneurial mindset, and understand the needs of a small but fast-growing business and its leadership. You will join a friendly, dynamic, and committed international team to deliver consistent results to tight deadlines. Description The company seeks a dynamic creative, capable of delivering project ranging from investor focused corporate videos through to motion graphics that tell a compelling narrative based on complex (medical) topics. You are likely to be managing multiple ongoing projects, supported by technical teams, where you are responsible for delivering, often to tight deadlines. Develop deliverables schedule according to specific events and assessment of organisational need, and ensure its delivery Conceptualise projects, end-to-end, whether a CEO interview, a creative social media snippet or a long-form aspirational video Oversee project delivery, working with management and executive team to ensure deadlines are met Take a lead role in filming projects, often as producer/director Establish and maintain "state of the art" in the field, pushing the team to deliver to higher standards and explore novel techniques Where necessary, manage freelancers relevant to production Profile You are a natural communicator and problem solver, with a professional background managing complexrelationships and understanding how relationships must evolve over the long-term. Essential to success in the roleare: A proven track record delivering creative projects in a diverse working environment, being able to take a concept and create a visually stunning and engaging piece for a targeted end audience A background in film/media production which illustrates both your flexibility and your deliverable focus A keen understanding of digital content creation The technical knowhow to run video and media projects end to end, providing the ability to oversee others in technical roles and help troubleshoot Some exposure to the corporate world and an understanding of the challenges posed The ability to translate abstract concepts into compelling content that resonates across borders The capacity to make the right decision under pressure A desire to try new things and learn from them, improving your approach each time Job Offer The Company facilitates flexible working, the Creative Producer would be expected to work with the team in person on a semi-regular basis (circa two days per week in our Leatherhead office). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly pinoeering business at the early phase of their growth journey.
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
A newly established role as part of a growing digitally focused creative team, the Creative Producer oversees theend-to-end conceptualisation and delivery of video and motion graphics projects for the Group. Client Details My client are purpose driven, pioneering and commercialising novel healthcare solutions for people with unmet needs. The Company is on a growth trajectory, and are looking for candidates who align with their purpose, have an entrepreneurial mindset, and understand the needs of a small but fast-growing business and its leadership. You will join a friendly, dynamic, and committed international team to deliver consistent results to tight deadlines. Description The company seeks a dynamic creative, capable of delivering project ranging from investor focused corporate videos through to motion graphics that tell a compelling narrative based on complex (medical) topics. You are likely to be managing multiple ongoing projects, supported by technical teams, where you are responsible for delivering, often to tight deadlines. Develop deliverables schedule according to specific events and assessment of organisational need, and ensure its delivery Conceptualise projects, end-to-end, whether a CEO interview, a creative social media snippet or a long-form aspirational video Oversee project delivery, working with management and executive team to ensure deadlines are met Take a lead role in filming projects, often as producer/director Establish and maintain "state of the art" in the field, pushing the team to deliver to higher standards and explore novel techniques Where necessary, manage freelancers relevant to production Profile You are a natural communicator and problem solver, with a professional background managing complexrelationships and understanding how relationships must evolve over the long-term. Essential to success in the roleare: A proven track record delivering creative projects in a diverse working environment, being able to take a concept and create a visually stunning and engaging piece for a targeted end audience A background in film/media production which illustrates both your flexibility and your deliverable focus A keen understanding of digital content creation The technical knowhow to run video and media projects end to end, providing the ability to oversee others in technical roles and help troubleshoot Some exposure to the corporate world and an understanding of the challenges posed The ability to translate abstract concepts into compelling content that resonates across borders The capacity to make the right decision under pressure A desire to try new things and learn from them, improving your approach each time Job Offer The Company facilitates flexible working, the Creative Producer would be expected to work with the team in person on a semi-regular basis (circa two days per week in our Leatherhead office). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a truly pinoeering business at the early phase of their growth journey.
JOB TITLE: Digital Producer (12 Month Mat Cover) LOCATION: Hybrid -London/Harlow About the team: This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of an innovative division within Pearson: Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS) International. Working in partnership with universities across the country, the POLS team provide marketing, student recruitment, course content development, training and ongoing student support to universities and students alike. About the job: Reporting to the Digital Production Manager, with project direction from the Senior Digital Producers, the Digital Producer will be responsible for the production and delivery of online learning content and assets for our online and blended course development projects and service development opportunities from handover of developed and edited storyboard content through to delivery. Briefing, managing and overseeing vendors to carry out the course build and production of all associated assets (as well as carrying out build and asset production in-house as required), the Digital Producer ensures that the quality and design as envisioned is maintained throughout the production process, ensuring timely delivery according to scope, schedule, quality and budget. The main course build will likely be in a client's VLE/LMS environment (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas) or other platform, and associated assets could include (amongst others) interactives (SCORM), audio, video, animation, redrawn images/graphics and photos. About you: The ideal candidate will have a background in content production and/or digital production, with experience of creating online learning experiences. You will need excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver learning experiences of outstanding quality. The ideal candidate will have a background in content production and/or digital production, with experience of creating online learning experiences. You will need excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver learning experiences of outstanding quality. Solid experience in a content production and/or digital production role within online environments is essential. Strong knowledge of the production processes in relation to online learning or online editorial platforms - an understanding of the end-to-end production workflow and awareness of the Digital Producer role within this. Experience of delivering content in a variety of formats and integrating into LMS or CMS environments (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas). Able to manage and mitigate schedules in a fast-paced environment managing multiple module deliveries with competing priorities. Intermediate level experience and above in editing multimedia assets, proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in booking appropriate filming site licenses and gaining talent release approvals Previous experience of managing projects using onshore and offshore suppliers (in particular developers and audio/visual suppliers); negotiating, executing contracts, creating briefs and purchase orders. An understanding of testing requirements (functional, technical, accessibility etc) across a variety of browsers and devices. Experience and understanding of accessibility guidelines for online content, with experience in checking to ensure that content is accessible to all end users and best practice is applied. Knowledge of asset creation processes such as graphics, audio, video and animation. Intermediate level experience and above in editing multimedia assets, proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite. Experience of briefing and managing designers to create assets with knowledge of different file formats and limitations for online use. Ability to source and research appropriate image, audio, video files to assist with vendor briefing. An understanding of Pearson and third-party interactive authoring tools and their capabilities (Evolve, Articulate, Softchalk, H5P). Basic level html and CSS skills are desirable. Understanding of the regulatory and legal requirements when using media assets such as copyright, intellectual property (IP) rights, web accessibility etc. Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers, as well as able to work independently. Familiarity with relevant software and course delivery platforms including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Sharepoint, flowchart mapping (e.g. Lucidchart), screen capture software (e.g. Camtasia) and Smartsheets. Key Accountabilities: Digital Production Create a Digital Delivery Plan for Projects Assigned: In conjunction with the Digital Production Manager, confirm and agree appropriate vendors for all required assets, validate production schedules, production budget, and agree QA/testing plan. Understanding of User Experience and Learning Design: Ensure own understanding of the agreed learning design and user experience prior to production handover in order to fully brief vendors and manage production process. Ask questions of the Learning Design team to aid understanding where relevant, and proactively suggest alternatives based on vendor feedback (e.g. if something is not technically possible). Supplier Management: Responsible for supplier management for projects assigned. Follow Pearson guidelines for briefing and managing vendors. Flag areas of improvement in terms of production workflow or relationships with vendors in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs. Manage and process all supplier purchase orders and invoices. Content Assessment: Assess all content handed over for production (from the Content Development/Quality Assurance team) to ensure it is complete and as expected before progressing the build and asset creation. Freelancers and Contractors: Responsible for managing pool of freelancers and contractors specifically selected for Course Design production. Source and vet new freelancers or contractors as necessary. Ensure that all freelancers or contractors are appropriately briefed for projects assigned. Ensure quality and consistency across freelance provision. Commission project work by creating Statements of Work and seeing through to invoicing. Asset Development: Manage all digital asset production as per the project scope, working with relevant ven
Dec 17, 2022
Full time
JOB TITLE: Digital Producer (12 Month Mat Cover) LOCATION: Hybrid -London/Harlow About the team: This is an outstanding opportunity to be part of an innovative division within Pearson: Pearson Online Learning Services (POLS) International. Working in partnership with universities across the country, the POLS team provide marketing, student recruitment, course content development, training and ongoing student support to universities and students alike. About the job: Reporting to the Digital Production Manager, with project direction from the Senior Digital Producers, the Digital Producer will be responsible for the production and delivery of online learning content and assets for our online and blended course development projects and service development opportunities from handover of developed and edited storyboard content through to delivery. Briefing, managing and overseeing vendors to carry out the course build and production of all associated assets (as well as carrying out build and asset production in-house as required), the Digital Producer ensures that the quality and design as envisioned is maintained throughout the production process, ensuring timely delivery according to scope, schedule, quality and budget. The main course build will likely be in a client's VLE/LMS environment (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas) or other platform, and associated assets could include (amongst others) interactives (SCORM), audio, video, animation, redrawn images/graphics and photos. About you: The ideal candidate will have a background in content production and/or digital production, with experience of creating online learning experiences. You will need excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver learning experiences of outstanding quality. The ideal candidate will have a background in content production and/or digital production, with experience of creating online learning experiences. You will need excellent project management skills and the ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and external suppliers to deliver learning experiences of outstanding quality. Solid experience in a content production and/or digital production role within online environments is essential. Strong knowledge of the production processes in relation to online learning or online editorial platforms - an understanding of the end-to-end production workflow and awareness of the Digital Producer role within this. Experience of delivering content in a variety of formats and integrating into LMS or CMS environments (e.g. Moodle, Blackboard, Canvas). Able to manage and mitigate schedules in a fast-paced environment managing multiple module deliveries with competing priorities. Intermediate level experience and above in editing multimedia assets, proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite. Experience in booking appropriate filming site licenses and gaining talent release approvals Previous experience of managing projects using onshore and offshore suppliers (in particular developers and audio/visual suppliers); negotiating, executing contracts, creating briefs and purchase orders. An understanding of testing requirements (functional, technical, accessibility etc) across a variety of browsers and devices. Experience and understanding of accessibility guidelines for online content, with experience in checking to ensure that content is accessible to all end users and best practice is applied. Knowledge of asset creation processes such as graphics, audio, video and animation. Intermediate level experience and above in editing multimedia assets, proficient in using the Adobe Creative Suite. Experience of briefing and managing designers to create assets with knowledge of different file formats and limitations for online use. Ability to source and research appropriate image, audio, video files to assist with vendor briefing. An understanding of Pearson and third-party interactive authoring tools and their capabilities (Evolve, Articulate, Softchalk, H5P). Basic level html and CSS skills are desirable. Understanding of the regulatory and legal requirements when using media assets such as copyright, intellectual property (IP) rights, web accessibility etc. Able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers, as well as able to work independently. Familiarity with relevant software and course delivery platforms including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Sharepoint, flowchart mapping (e.g. Lucidchart), screen capture software (e.g. Camtasia) and Smartsheets. Key Accountabilities: Digital Production Create a Digital Delivery Plan for Projects Assigned: In conjunction with the Digital Production Manager, confirm and agree appropriate vendors for all required assets, validate production schedules, production budget, and agree QA/testing plan. Understanding of User Experience and Learning Design: Ensure own understanding of the agreed learning design and user experience prior to production handover in order to fully brief vendors and manage production process. Ask questions of the Learning Design team to aid understanding where relevant, and proactively suggest alternatives based on vendor feedback (e.g. if something is not technically possible). Supplier Management: Responsible for supplier management for projects assigned. Follow Pearson guidelines for briefing and managing vendors. Flag areas of improvement in terms of production workflow or relationships with vendors in order to increase efficiency or reduce costs. Manage and process all supplier purchase orders and invoices. Content Assessment: Assess all content handed over for production (from the Content Development/Quality Assurance team) to ensure it is complete and as expected before progressing the build and asset creation. Freelancers and Contractors: Responsible for managing pool of freelancers and contractors specifically selected for Course Design production. Source and vet new freelancers or contractors as necessary. Ensure that all freelancers or contractors are appropriately briefed for projects assigned. Ensure quality and consistency across freelance provision. Commission project work by creating Statements of Work and seeing through to invoicing. Asset Development: Manage all digital asset production as per the project scope, working with relevant ven
Brave Human Capital Group Ltd
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Producer Cheltenham £20,000 - £30,000 Full-time Role The Company Our client is a creative agency focusing on commercial production, filmmaking, and photography. Their shoots range everywhere and anywhere from product photography to large-scale film productions on location around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to join an exciting company that even gets to meet some very special people. The Role We are looking for an experienced Producer/Head of Production to work across most of the projects that come into the company, often following them from start to finish. Working closely with the whole team from Creatives, Camera Crew, Editors, and other Producers. Responsibilities: Not only will you work closely with the team, but you'll also be one of the main points of contact for our clients When a potential project comes into the business, you'll be looking at the costs and timeline to plan the project Working with the Creatives and New Business team to really understand the client's needs as well as what the project requires Working with agencies and freelancers to present options to the client and bring everything together for the shoot itself Considering every detail from dietary requirements and parking right through to wardrobe, budgets, and scheduling Carrying out risk assessments and safety management are a huge consideration when planning a shoot Assisting with company processes and ensuring everything we deliver is the best is can be / of our standard Skills and Requirements: 4+ years of experience within producing video and photography content Creative mind and strong communication and organisational skills Full, clean UK driving license Primarily office-based working but happy to travel for shoots and work on location often Strong communication skills Good organisation Detail-oriented
Dec 04, 2022
Full time
Producer Cheltenham £20,000 - £30,000 Full-time Role The Company Our client is a creative agency focusing on commercial production, filmmaking, and photography. Their shoots range everywhere and anywhere from product photography to large-scale film productions on location around the world. This is an exciting opportunity to join an exciting company that even gets to meet some very special people. The Role We are looking for an experienced Producer/Head of Production to work across most of the projects that come into the company, often following them from start to finish. Working closely with the whole team from Creatives, Camera Crew, Editors, and other Producers. Responsibilities: Not only will you work closely with the team, but you'll also be one of the main points of contact for our clients When a potential project comes into the business, you'll be looking at the costs and timeline to plan the project Working with the Creatives and New Business team to really understand the client's needs as well as what the project requires Working with agencies and freelancers to present options to the client and bring everything together for the shoot itself Considering every detail from dietary requirements and parking right through to wardrobe, budgets, and scheduling Carrying out risk assessments and safety management are a huge consideration when planning a shoot Assisting with company processes and ensuring everything we deliver is the best is can be / of our standard Skills and Requirements: 4+ years of experience within producing video and photography content Creative mind and strong communication and organisational skills Full, clean UK driving license Primarily office-based working but happy to travel for shoots and work on location often Strong communication skills Good organisation Detail-oriented
Bucks and Berks Recruitment
Marlow, Buckinghamshire
Our client, a growing organisation based in Marlow, is looking for a Content Writer to join their team. This is a fantastic time to join as they're investing heavily in marketing and require a committed individual who will develop engaging digital content. Reporting to the Head of Marketing you will have full accountability for ensuring a consistently outstanding level of in house developed content output, ensuring they maximise their ability to drive web traffic through optimised search. This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and would suit someone with experience in a similar role. Duties include Produce, edit and publish high quality and unique content on website Scripting writing for video content Manage and grow a pool of freelance content producers Edit and publish submitted and accepted content Produce content briefs for freelance talent Manage the content schedule Promote content via channels such as social media and email Develop relationships with stakeholders Manage and develop social media strategy Build upon follower numbers across social media Skills/Experience Degree in either English or Marketing or similar Excellent writing skills Experience of using Content Management Systems to publish to web Excellent social media knowledge and how to use it to build a following Creative flair and ability to generate content ideas Team player and self starter Desirable - use of SEO strategies to maximise online visibility, Google Analytics, experience in video content Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days. As an equal opportunity's employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
Dec 04, 2022
Full time
Our client, a growing organisation based in Marlow, is looking for a Content Writer to join their team. This is a fantastic time to join as they're investing heavily in marketing and require a committed individual who will develop engaging digital content. Reporting to the Head of Marketing you will have full accountability for ensuring a consistently outstanding level of in house developed content output, ensuring they maximise their ability to drive web traffic through optimised search. This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 from home) and would suit someone with experience in a similar role. Duties include Produce, edit and publish high quality and unique content on website Scripting writing for video content Manage and grow a pool of freelance content producers Edit and publish submitted and accepted content Produce content briefs for freelance talent Manage the content schedule Promote content via channels such as social media and email Develop relationships with stakeholders Manage and develop social media strategy Build upon follower numbers across social media Skills/Experience Degree in either English or Marketing or similar Excellent writing skills Experience of using Content Management Systems to publish to web Excellent social media knowledge and how to use it to build a following Creative flair and ability to generate content ideas Team player and self starter Desirable - use of SEO strategies to maximise online visibility, Google Analytics, experience in video content Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days. As an equal opportunity's employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.
Digital Content Manager/Producer with strong editorial and copy background required. The role is hybrid and ideally you will have easy access to Central London to attend meetings and updates on a regular basis. The role is to start ASAP initially for 6 months but likely to extend thereafter. You will work as part of a commercial account management and creative team for 2 key clients. Your role will be to manage the clients branded content and the production of creative digital elements of their micro-sites. You will have experience of scoping and implementing briefs, overseeing freelance copy writers as well as QC and editing copy as necessary. Additionally you will brief and liaise with designers, UX as well as working alongside the Video Producers and other team members to ensure a cohesive customer journey. Experience of B2B and B2C clients is essential as over time your client account portfolio may change & develop. Ideally you will have previously worked for a brand studio or integrated digital agency. This is a fast moving role that requires you to multi-task across many elements of the client account and will require first rate client handling skills and resilience. Editorially you demonstrate that you strive for first rate content that reflects news worthy global affairs and business. Your creativity in this and strategic planning should be balanced by robust technical and account management skills. Flexibility on working hours is required at times to manage global clients. As part of the interview process you will be required to undertake a task.
Dec 01, 2022
Full time
Digital Content Manager/Producer with strong editorial and copy background required. The role is hybrid and ideally you will have easy access to Central London to attend meetings and updates on a regular basis. The role is to start ASAP initially for 6 months but likely to extend thereafter. You will work as part of a commercial account management and creative team for 2 key clients. Your role will be to manage the clients branded content and the production of creative digital elements of their micro-sites. You will have experience of scoping and implementing briefs, overseeing freelance copy writers as well as QC and editing copy as necessary. Additionally you will brief and liaise with designers, UX as well as working alongside the Video Producers and other team members to ensure a cohesive customer journey. Experience of B2B and B2C clients is essential as over time your client account portfolio may change & develop. Ideally you will have previously worked for a brand studio or integrated digital agency. This is a fast moving role that requires you to multi-task across many elements of the client account and will require first rate client handling skills and resilience. Editorially you demonstrate that you strive for first rate content that reflects news worthy global affairs and business. Your creativity in this and strategic planning should be balanced by robust technical and account management skills. Flexibility on working hours is required at times to manage global clients. As part of the interview process you will be required to undertake a task.
Job Introduction The Assistant Script Editor reports to the Script Producer in the first instance, and works in close conjunction with Script Editors to provide editorial and research support to the script/ development team. To be present and available during shooting hours and in the office/ available for questions and meetings throughout the day. Drama production involves long and unpredictable work patterns and pressure to meet tight schedules so the postholder must have a flexible approach to their working day. There must be no restriction on the ability of the postholder to travel within the UK or abroad subject to the BBC's Conditions of Service, Code of Practice and Equal Opportunities policies. Role Responsibility The role will include: Assess all scripts in order to ensure the continuity of story lines and the consistency of established characters. Alert Script Editors and Writers to any difficulties or inconsistencies which may arise from such research and to suggest ideas for possible alternatives where research suggests that the original idea is no longer viable. Act as the first stage filter for the assessment of solicited script material received. Ensure that suitable material is quickly passed on to the appropriate Script Editor and that unsuitable material is rejected appropriately. Ensure that draft scripts are checked for inaccuracies and to advise Script Editors/Writers accordingly. Assist the Script Editors in ensuring that all negative checks (e.g. brand names) are completed and that all reasonable action has been taken to avoid copyright infringement, libel and defamation. Undertake all necessary admin tasks including maintaining databases, billings and synopses To cover for script editors when absent, including script editing duties. Are you the right candidate? The successful candidate will have: A drama understanding with practical experience of television production techniques and an informed interest in drama production specifically. A confident Researcher, with research experience, and evidence of an inventive, rigorous and pro-active approach to research. Experience of script reading and writing script reports with an ability to demonstrate sound editorial judgement and sensitivity, both verbally and on paper. Ability to evaluate ideas, critically assess quality and accuracy of information and assemble usable treatments and briefing notes. A broadly based knowledge and a familiarity with conventional and specialised sources of information and research techniques. An understanding of script writers and the script writing process. An understanding of and the ability to interpret editorial intentions, and to contribute to the generation of ideas and the resolution of script problems. Experience of establishing and maintaining office and administration systems. The ability to communicate information effectively to a wide range of production and non-production personnel, internal and external to the BBC. Experience of handling confidential and/or controversial information with tact and sensitivity. Familiarity with office and information technology. An enthusiasm and interest in popular entertainment. A passion for drama: television, film, theatre and radio. A demonstrable interest in and knowledge ofSilent Witness. Demonstrates strong editorial judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target audience, programme and departmental objectives. Makes the right editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary. Able to generate and transform creative ideas into practical reality. Looks at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions. Able to use own initiative, to solve problems using own judgements and take responsibility for the consequences of decisions made Personal Attributes Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relations with all members of the Production team, cast and crew, and to establish productive relationships with contacts external to the BBC. High degree of motivation and ability to set own priorities and be self-directing. The ability to adopt a flexible approach, manage a variable workload and adapt to the different styles of the various writers and Production teams, and to work simultaneously on different scripts and story line ideas. An ability to juggle workload in order to provide practical support to more than one project and more than one person at a time. Politically aware, and ability to act with tact and sensitivity. Effective time-management and organisational skills and the ability to exercise initiative and work independently. Resilience and stamina to sustain performance when under pressure from tight schedules, urgent deadlines and conflicting priorities. Able to work full time in a Production environment, sometimes doing shooting hours. Package Description Band: B Contract type: 9Months / Freelance Location: London We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us on with ref: BBC/TP//63338 in the subject. We advertise all our roles on Evenbreak, the specialist job board for disabled candidates. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC Scripted Production embraces the general statements of policy issued by the BBC and TVMSG with respect to the health, safety and welfare of employees at work by endeavouring to provide a safe and healthy working environment where our activities do not subject people to unnecessary risk. Our aim is to prevent accidents by developing industry standards and adopting best working practices. Every person within Scripted Production has a safety responsibility and individuals must be made aware of the legal, economic and moral duties regarding elimination of risk and accident prevention. This can only be achieved by providing staff with appropriate information, practical instruction coupled with suitable and sufficient training. Staff are required to participate in appropriate training activities and refresher courses. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Job Introduction The Assistant Script Editor reports to the Script Producer in the first instance, and works in close conjunction with Script Editors to provide editorial and research support to the script/ development team. To be present and available during shooting hours and in the office/ available for questions and meetings throughout the day. Drama production involves long and unpredictable work patterns and pressure to meet tight schedules so the postholder must have a flexible approach to their working day. There must be no restriction on the ability of the postholder to travel within the UK or abroad subject to the BBC's Conditions of Service, Code of Practice and Equal Opportunities policies. Role Responsibility The role will include: Assess all scripts in order to ensure the continuity of story lines and the consistency of established characters. Alert Script Editors and Writers to any difficulties or inconsistencies which may arise from such research and to suggest ideas for possible alternatives where research suggests that the original idea is no longer viable. Act as the first stage filter for the assessment of solicited script material received. Ensure that suitable material is quickly passed on to the appropriate Script Editor and that unsuitable material is rejected appropriately. Ensure that draft scripts are checked for inaccuracies and to advise Script Editors/Writers accordingly. Assist the Script Editors in ensuring that all negative checks (e.g. brand names) are completed and that all reasonable action has been taken to avoid copyright infringement, libel and defamation. Undertake all necessary admin tasks including maintaining databases, billings and synopses To cover for script editors when absent, including script editing duties. Are you the right candidate? The successful candidate will have: A drama understanding with practical experience of television production techniques and an informed interest in drama production specifically. A confident Researcher, with research experience, and evidence of an inventive, rigorous and pro-active approach to research. Experience of script reading and writing script reports with an ability to demonstrate sound editorial judgement and sensitivity, both verbally and on paper. Ability to evaluate ideas, critically assess quality and accuracy of information and assemble usable treatments and briefing notes. A broadly based knowledge and a familiarity with conventional and specialised sources of information and research techniques. An understanding of script writers and the script writing process. An understanding of and the ability to interpret editorial intentions, and to contribute to the generation of ideas and the resolution of script problems. Experience of establishing and maintaining office and administration systems. The ability to communicate information effectively to a wide range of production and non-production personnel, internal and external to the BBC. Experience of handling confidential and/or controversial information with tact and sensitivity. Familiarity with office and information technology. An enthusiasm and interest in popular entertainment. A passion for drama: television, film, theatre and radio. A demonstrable interest in and knowledge ofSilent Witness. Demonstrates strong editorial judgement based on a thorough understanding of BBC editorial guidelines, target audience, programme and departmental objectives. Makes the right editorial decisions, taking account of conflicting views where necessary. Able to generate and transform creative ideas into practical reality. Looks at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions. Able to use own initiative, to solve problems using own judgements and take responsibility for the consequences of decisions made Personal Attributes Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relations with all members of the Production team, cast and crew, and to establish productive relationships with contacts external to the BBC. High degree of motivation and ability to set own priorities and be self-directing. The ability to adopt a flexible approach, manage a variable workload and adapt to the different styles of the various writers and Production teams, and to work simultaneously on different scripts and story line ideas. An ability to juggle workload in order to provide practical support to more than one project and more than one person at a time. Politically aware, and ability to act with tact and sensitivity. Effective time-management and organisational skills and the ability to exercise initiative and work independently. Resilience and stamina to sustain performance when under pressure from tight schedules, urgent deadlines and conflicting priorities. Able to work full time in a Production environment, sometimes doing shooting hours. Package Description Band: B Contract type: 9Months / Freelance Location: London We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us on with ref: BBC/TP//63338 in the subject. We advertise all our roles on Evenbreak, the specialist job board for disabled candidates. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. About the BBC Scripted Production embraces the general statements of policy issued by the BBC and TVMSG with respect to the health, safety and welfare of employees at work by endeavouring to provide a safe and healthy working environment where our activities do not subject people to unnecessary risk. Our aim is to prevent accidents by developing industry standards and adopting best working practices. Every person within Scripted Production has a safety responsibility and individuals must be made aware of the legal, economic and moral duties regarding elimination of risk and accident prevention. This can only be achieved by providing staff with appropriate information, practical instruction coupled with suitable and sufficient training. Staff are required to participate in appropriate training activities and refresher courses. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here
We have an exciting opportunity for an established conference producer looking to expand their horizons. If you would like the opportunity to work on large scale events and partake in high glamour events then this is the role for you! Haymarket Events is renowned for producing quality forums and awards featuring high-level speakers and great content. Working closely with both our editorial and commercial teams we have the opportunity to produce some of the most innovative events in our sectors and we are looking for a content producer to join the team. As the content lead, you will be responsible for shaping and managing the content for our forum events portfolio. The content at these events is key to attracting the right calibre of delegates whom we require to match with the suppliers in the sector who pay to attend for the prearranged 1-2-1 meetings. In order to deliver successful events we require someone who has an established production methodology but is looking to expand their skill set to different event formats. This is a unique role where great content is a key part of an event which is structured differently to a traditional conference format. You will have the opportunity to help shape the current events whilst also being integral in extending the portfolio of this type of product. The content has to be relevant to the target audience, pertinent and engaging. We are also keen to integrate non traditional content delivery options. You will work with the event managers and the marketing team to deliver the events, whilst working closely with the editorial and commercial teams on our relevant Brands and with our partners, CIPD and CIPS, to ensure the content can also help with the commercial opportunities at the event. The event manager on the project has P&L responsibility and is the lead person on the event team for the project. Our products stand out in a competitive market and we are looking for candidates who will do the same. We are looking for someone who will be able to help shape the future of the events we run as a department in these challenging but interesting sectors. As the department continues to grow there will be potential for line management responsibilities of a Junior Content Producer who would report into you. Experience : The successful candidate will be experienced in producing sector specific, commercially led, interesting and relevant content The ability to develop strong relationships with key industry players Have the ability to work with sponsors and suppliers where commercially driven content is part of the event The sourcing, management and delivery of speakers at the event is a crucial aspect of the role A track record in maximising profitability of events Excellent analytical research skills and the ability to quickly assimilate and prioritise commercial information Experience of producing programmes for multi-streamed events Experience of researching new topic ideas with no previous knowledge of the subject Some knowledge of the specific sectors would be a plus Experience in a media company, ideally working on similar events is a bonus but not essential Experience of multitasking and working on more than one event concurrently Skills : Excellent research and analytical skills Ability to make strong commercial decisions based on research Strong telephone manner and ability to meet and speak face-to-face with senior executives in the market Ability to multitask on many different projects, whilst remaining highly-organised Ability to build up a team of freelance content producers and manage external producers if required Excellent oral and a high standard of sales / marketing written skills to effectively communicate the core content of each event Excellent organisational skills and time management Proven track record of delivering projects on time and working under pressure Creative and innovative Excellent at building relationships and working with a range of stakeholders Attitude : Outstanding attention to detail Enthusiastic, with a professional and "can-do" attitude Proactive Fast learner Self-motivated; able to work on own initiative A team player with the ability to communicate effectively with your cross functional colleagues Trustworthy and discreet with sensitive commercial information Why work with us? People are our greatest asset here at Haymarket Media Group. Haymarket is a media, information and data business, we use our expertise in media and information to inspire, inform and empower our clients, audiences and communities. We are a socially and environmentally responsible business. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business. We're hard-wired to produce remarkable content for our audiences, with over 16,000 companies around the globe turning to us to help their businesses grow. Join us and you will work on market-leading brands to help create powerful and lasting relationships that deliver real results, all while developing your own career. Our conveniently located Twickenham HQ is home to around 600 employees with a vast array of careers from journalism, video, marketing, sales and events to technology, digital development and product management. As well as being the home of English rugby, Twickenham has the benefit of being less than 30 minutes from central London but also enjoying its riverside location, proximity to Richmond Park and a buzzing social scene. With flexible hours, great brands, and a modern open plan environment, we attract great people. There's time for you to get involved in our extra-curricular activities too; from volunteering with our charity partners, going for a lunch-time riverside run, cycling around Richmond Park or after work fun! Our team culture is friendly, vibrant and sociable. We nurture, support and reward our talent. We offer a market-leading benefits programme, tailored to individual needs and preferences. The range of benefits are vast and include a generous pension plan, life assurance, up to 30 days holiday and a fabulous income protection policy. Oh, and our annual employee party is pretty special too! Our benefits include : Competitive salary Comprehensive training and career development programme 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days) Flexible working schedule (core hours from 10-3) Generous contributory pension scheme Access to Perkbox Health Cash Plan Family friendly policies Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Season ticket loan Regular individual and team rewards and incentives for outstanding performance We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. We feel that nothing beats face-time with our colleagues and we've therefore adopted a blended working model where full time employees can expect to spend 3 days of their week in the office and the other 2 working at a location of their choice. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at . Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is a rewarding and exciting place to work.
Sep 10, 2022
Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an established conference producer looking to expand their horizons. If you would like the opportunity to work on large scale events and partake in high glamour events then this is the role for you! Haymarket Events is renowned for producing quality forums and awards featuring high-level speakers and great content. Working closely with both our editorial and commercial teams we have the opportunity to produce some of the most innovative events in our sectors and we are looking for a content producer to join the team. As the content lead, you will be responsible for shaping and managing the content for our forum events portfolio. The content at these events is key to attracting the right calibre of delegates whom we require to match with the suppliers in the sector who pay to attend for the prearranged 1-2-1 meetings. In order to deliver successful events we require someone who has an established production methodology but is looking to expand their skill set to different event formats. This is a unique role where great content is a key part of an event which is structured differently to a traditional conference format. You will have the opportunity to help shape the current events whilst also being integral in extending the portfolio of this type of product. The content has to be relevant to the target audience, pertinent and engaging. We are also keen to integrate non traditional content delivery options. You will work with the event managers and the marketing team to deliver the events, whilst working closely with the editorial and commercial teams on our relevant Brands and with our partners, CIPD and CIPS, to ensure the content can also help with the commercial opportunities at the event. The event manager on the project has P&L responsibility and is the lead person on the event team for the project. Our products stand out in a competitive market and we are looking for candidates who will do the same. We are looking for someone who will be able to help shape the future of the events we run as a department in these challenging but interesting sectors. As the department continues to grow there will be potential for line management responsibilities of a Junior Content Producer who would report into you. Experience : The successful candidate will be experienced in producing sector specific, commercially led, interesting and relevant content The ability to develop strong relationships with key industry players Have the ability to work with sponsors and suppliers where commercially driven content is part of the event The sourcing, management and delivery of speakers at the event is a crucial aspect of the role A track record in maximising profitability of events Excellent analytical research skills and the ability to quickly assimilate and prioritise commercial information Experience of producing programmes for multi-streamed events Experience of researching new topic ideas with no previous knowledge of the subject Some knowledge of the specific sectors would be a plus Experience in a media company, ideally working on similar events is a bonus but not essential Experience of multitasking and working on more than one event concurrently Skills : Excellent research and analytical skills Ability to make strong commercial decisions based on research Strong telephone manner and ability to meet and speak face-to-face with senior executives in the market Ability to multitask on many different projects, whilst remaining highly-organised Ability to build up a team of freelance content producers and manage external producers if required Excellent oral and a high standard of sales / marketing written skills to effectively communicate the core content of each event Excellent organisational skills and time management Proven track record of delivering projects on time and working under pressure Creative and innovative Excellent at building relationships and working with a range of stakeholders Attitude : Outstanding attention to detail Enthusiastic, with a professional and "can-do" attitude Proactive Fast learner Self-motivated; able to work on own initiative A team player with the ability to communicate effectively with your cross functional colleagues Trustworthy and discreet with sensitive commercial information Why work with us? People are our greatest asset here at Haymarket Media Group. Haymarket is a media, information and data business, we use our expertise in media and information to inspire, inform and empower our clients, audiences and communities. We are a socially and environmentally responsible business. As we serve our audiences, clients and communities, we are committed to driving the meaningful change necessary to build a better world. The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our business. We're hard-wired to produce remarkable content for our audiences, with over 16,000 companies around the globe turning to us to help their businesses grow. Join us and you will work on market-leading brands to help create powerful and lasting relationships that deliver real results, all while developing your own career. Our conveniently located Twickenham HQ is home to around 600 employees with a vast array of careers from journalism, video, marketing, sales and events to technology, digital development and product management. As well as being the home of English rugby, Twickenham has the benefit of being less than 30 minutes from central London but also enjoying its riverside location, proximity to Richmond Park and a buzzing social scene. With flexible hours, great brands, and a modern open plan environment, we attract great people. There's time for you to get involved in our extra-curricular activities too; from volunteering with our charity partners, going for a lunch-time riverside run, cycling around Richmond Park or after work fun! Our team culture is friendly, vibrant and sociable. We nurture, support and reward our talent. We offer a market-leading benefits programme, tailored to individual needs and preferences. The range of benefits are vast and include a generous pension plan, life assurance, up to 30 days holiday and a fabulous income protection policy. Oh, and our annual employee party is pretty special too! Our benefits include : Competitive salary Comprehensive training and career development programme 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days) Flexible working schedule (core hours from 10-3) Generous contributory pension scheme Access to Perkbox Health Cash Plan Family friendly policies Cycle to Work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Season ticket loan Regular individual and team rewards and incentives for outstanding performance We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. We feel that nothing beats face-time with our colleagues and we've therefore adopted a blended working model where full time employees can expect to spend 3 days of their week in the office and the other 2 working at a location of their choice. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at . Come and join us and see for yourself how Haymarket is a rewarding and exciting place to work.
One of the biggest global entertainment brands are searching for a Midweight Producer to join their award-winning creative agency on an initial 4-6 month contract starting asap! Structured around eight core disciplines; Brand Design, UI/UX, Motion, Video, Film, Sound, Music and Programming, the team deliver projects in collaboration with game development and marketing/PR teams. Working with both the Graphic Design and Motion Graphic teams of the agency, the freelance Producer will support both teams in delivering multiple game development and marketing projects from brief through to completion. Reporting to the Managers of both teams with heavy day to day liaison with the Production Traffic Manager, working closely with other Producers and all other Heads of disciplines. You would be required to own creatives and their production managing delivery, ensuring budgets are scoped and updated and that all agency processes are adhered to. What you ll be doing: Oversee the production of creative projects from brief through to completion, ensuring we deliver the creative to the required quality, on time and within budget. Work with the Motion Graphic and Graphic Design teams to analyse and creatively solve briefs. Creation of project SOW, schedules and budgets in conjunction with Discipline Leads, Traffic Manager and/or others. Ownership of project budget, communicating and resolving potential overspend. Keep Discipline Leads fully informed of the progress of each project. Clear and timely communication with clients whilst maintaining relationships. Ensure projects are in compliant with HR and L&BA guidelines. Ensure final deliverables are approved by creative lead, QA d and technically compliant. Reconciling and billing all costs as per client requirements and internal standards. Attend daily scrums with creative team on each project. Removing any blockers the team may have. Help prep assets before being sent to the Designers. Conduct client meetings on their own and represent the interests of the creative team. The agency is operating a hybrid model, with freelancers given the freedom to work remotely with the occasional trip into the Shoreditch headquarters. If you re a Midweight Producer experienced working on Motion & Graphic projects, please do send a cv over to or call Hannah on for further information. Please note this role falls Inside IR35 , so you ll need to work via an umbrella company
Aug 02, 2022
Full time
One of the biggest global entertainment brands are searching for a Midweight Producer to join their award-winning creative agency on an initial 4-6 month contract starting asap! Structured around eight core disciplines; Brand Design, UI/UX, Motion, Video, Film, Sound, Music and Programming, the team deliver projects in collaboration with game development and marketing/PR teams. Working with both the Graphic Design and Motion Graphic teams of the agency, the freelance Producer will support both teams in delivering multiple game development and marketing projects from brief through to completion. Reporting to the Managers of both teams with heavy day to day liaison with the Production Traffic Manager, working closely with other Producers and all other Heads of disciplines. You would be required to own creatives and their production managing delivery, ensuring budgets are scoped and updated and that all agency processes are adhered to. What you ll be doing: Oversee the production of creative projects from brief through to completion, ensuring we deliver the creative to the required quality, on time and within budget. Work with the Motion Graphic and Graphic Design teams to analyse and creatively solve briefs. Creation of project SOW, schedules and budgets in conjunction with Discipline Leads, Traffic Manager and/or others. Ownership of project budget, communicating and resolving potential overspend. Keep Discipline Leads fully informed of the progress of each project. Clear and timely communication with clients whilst maintaining relationships. Ensure projects are in compliant with HR and L&BA guidelines. Ensure final deliverables are approved by creative lead, QA d and technically compliant. Reconciling and billing all costs as per client requirements and internal standards. Attend daily scrums with creative team on each project. Removing any blockers the team may have. Help prep assets before being sent to the Designers. Conduct client meetings on their own and represent the interests of the creative team. The agency is operating a hybrid model, with freelancers given the freedom to work remotely with the occasional trip into the Shoreditch headquarters. If you re a Midweight Producer experienced working on Motion & Graphic projects, please do send a cv over to or call Hannah on for further information. Please note this role falls Inside IR35 , so you ll need to work via an umbrella company
Are you ready to put your computer skills to good use? We help families planning important life events, so our work makes a truly positive difference to people's lives. This is a great opportunity for someone naturally quick with computers and with an eye for detail, to work with a fast-growing tech company. We create short, personalised media products for customers using photos, videos and music of their choice. You'll work with our 25-strong media team, as part of a larger team of 90 lovely people - everyone always comments how nice and friendly everyone who works here is, and over 90% of our team say they're really happy here. Working remotely, this is a part-time role, with the option to work flexible hours after passing probation. So this role can fit really well around other freelance work. Media Agent Responsibilities: Working with the media team to ensure effective processing of inbound workload Editing online video content, carefully following company guidelines Ensuring top quality and detailed service which upholds the company standards, and the needs of our end-user customer Media Agent Requirements: Fast natural computer skills An eye for detail A belief in delivering the best service for customers The ability to work on own initiative and support fellow colleagues Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software, such as After Effects, Premiere Pro - useful but not essential Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel as well as other Windows-based applications As you're working from home you will need a decent modern computer and fast internet (minimum 5Mb download, 2Mb upload) You will need a proactive approach, working with other team members to understand the needs of our customers. You'll have shared responsibility for making sure all our customers are fully supported and happy with the service we provide. We're great at what we do, so you've got a good base to start from! About Us: Vivedia are an audio-visual tech business based in Sheffield with customers across the UK. Our main services are music, live webcasting and video tributes. We've grown enormously in the past few years as a result of a customer-focused approach and great customer service and we're now hiring for smart, motivated people to join our media team. Location: Remote Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part Time Salary: between £9.62 and £10.00/hour, depending on experience Benefits: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata). Flexible hours. Annual bonus, based on company performance. Regular and interesting team socials. Relaxed working environment with significant autonomy. Premium computers, equipment and desks. Employee assistance programme. Life event support: £1,000 first-time buyers allowance, £250 close bereavement allowance, £250 baby bonus, £250 marriage allowance You may have experience of the following: Video Producer, Marketing, Video Production, Media Production, Film Producer, Film Production, Video Editor, Videographer, Video Editing, Videography, etc. Ref:(phone number removed)
Dec 07, 2021
Full time
Are you ready to put your computer skills to good use? We help families planning important life events, so our work makes a truly positive difference to people's lives. This is a great opportunity for someone naturally quick with computers and with an eye for detail, to work with a fast-growing tech company. We create short, personalised media products for customers using photos, videos and music of their choice. You'll work with our 25-strong media team, as part of a larger team of 90 lovely people - everyone always comments how nice and friendly everyone who works here is, and over 90% of our team say they're really happy here. Working remotely, this is a part-time role, with the option to work flexible hours after passing probation. So this role can fit really well around other freelance work. Media Agent Responsibilities: Working with the media team to ensure effective processing of inbound workload Editing online video content, carefully following company guidelines Ensuring top quality and detailed service which upholds the company standards, and the needs of our end-user customer Media Agent Requirements: Fast natural computer skills An eye for detail A belief in delivering the best service for customers The ability to work on own initiative and support fellow colleagues Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud software, such as After Effects, Premiere Pro - useful but not essential Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel as well as other Windows-based applications As you're working from home you will need a decent modern computer and fast internet (minimum 5Mb download, 2Mb upload) You will need a proactive approach, working with other team members to understand the needs of our customers. You'll have shared responsibility for making sure all our customers are fully supported and happy with the service we provide. We're great at what we do, so you've got a good base to start from! About Us: Vivedia are an audio-visual tech business based in Sheffield with customers across the UK. Our main services are music, live webcasting and video tributes. We've grown enormously in the past few years as a result of a customer-focused approach and great customer service and we're now hiring for smart, motivated people to join our media team. Location: Remote Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Part Time Salary: between £9.62 and £10.00/hour, depending on experience Benefits: 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata). Flexible hours. Annual bonus, based on company performance. Regular and interesting team socials. Relaxed working environment with significant autonomy. Premium computers, equipment and desks. Employee assistance programme. Life event support: £1,000 first-time buyers allowance, £250 close bereavement allowance, £250 baby bonus, £250 marriage allowance You may have experience of the following: Video Producer, Marketing, Video Production, Media Production, Film Producer, Film Production, Video Editor, Videographer, Video Editing, Videography, etc. Ref:(phone number removed)
About Media Trust At Media Trust, we believe its by giving everyone a voice that well get to a more equal society. Thats why were proud to be working with hundreds of charities to strengthen their storytelling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media, communications and digital skills training delivered in partnership with our media and creative industry partners and by matching media industry volunteers with charities looking for comms support. At the same time, our youth programmes are giving thousands of young people the creative digital media skills, access, and mentoring support to break into the media. In this way, we believe we are doing our bit contribute to Britains levelling up agenda while also helping the media sector to be more responsible, representative, and connected. Read our latest Impact Reportto learn more about our work and our impact. We can only do the work we do because of the fantastic media and creative industry support we enjoy. Our volunteers mostly come from Media Trust's extensive network of media and creative sector industry partners including major broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4, TV and Sky, creative agencies like Havas and Ogilvy, PR firms like Edelman, film companies like Netflix and Warner Media, and social media platforms including Facebook\/Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok. We also have many freelance media and creative industry professionals who volunteer with us. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Creative Producer to manage a portfolio of approximately 15 short charity films per year as part of our Volunteer Films Project. The 3 min films are made by different volunteer directors on a budget of just 1,500. You need to be a talented multi-tasker with solid experience of producing video creative within the media industry, and be able to work with an autonomous attitude, to ensure the finished films are delivered on time, on budget and are of a high quality. Examples of previous films can be found on our website:- https:\/\/mediatrust.org\/communications-support\/volunteer-films\/ The successful candidate will be expected to manage the scheme from start to finish including recruiting suitable filmmakers from across the industry (working towards a target of 50\/50 gender\/diversity), liaising closely with both the charities and filmmakers throughout the entire process, giving creative guidance and editorial feedback, assisting with the production and delivery of the films Key responsibilities Ensure the smooth running of the project from start to finish prepare timelines, manage project plans and collate feedback Develop and maintain strong relationships with both charities and volunteer filmmakers Assist with organisation of production support for volunteer filmmakers where required Provide feedback on briefs, treatments, scripts, video and sound edits to ensure creative execution answers the brief Organise and facilitate a number of training days for the selected charities Organise kick off meetings and ensure all charities and directors meet agreed milestones and delivery deadline Contract filmmakers and charities Ensure all assets and files are delivered correctly Track costs for overall project, draw up purchase orders and process invoices Negotiate rates and licenses with suppliers where appropriate Write and submit a comprehensive project evaluation report Promote the scheme and finished films on social media and enter films into awards where relevant Person specification Five years experience of creating\/producing high quality, short form content Script\/copy writing and editorial experience Detailed understanding of the production process for short form content At least three years experience in a role with relevant responsibilities. Self-starter; able to take initiative and problem solve, whilst working to deadlines Excellent planning and project management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent client management & diplomacy skills Ability to quickly build and establish relationships with people from all walks of life Strong organisational skills, including self-driven ability to plan and prioritise your own work Attention to detail and ability to multi-task Good sense of design and of media trends Proficient use of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro Working knowledge of all Social Media platforms Experience of organising training\/events an advantage The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. How to apply Please send an email with subject headerCreative Producer, attaching your CV, a completed Equal Opportunities form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing how your skills and experience match our requirements. At Media Trust, we are committed to representing the communities we support. We warmly encourage applications from people of colour, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA, working class, disabled and those living with mental health conditions. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants at any stage of the recruitment process please get in touch to discuss. Closing date: 5pm on Friday 31 December 2021 Interviews: Jan 2022 Role Starts: Feb 2022 Please note, due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Working at Media Trust Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team. We are based in WeWork Victoria, a vibrant co-working space with our own Media Trust office. There are regular activities and pop-ups throughout the week, ping pong tournaments and free barista coffee all day and prosecco\/craft beer evenings. Other benefits include: Generous annual leave Flexible working Secure bike shed Pension contributions Volunteer days Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available,such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
About Media Trust At Media Trust, we believe its by giving everyone a voice that well get to a more equal society. Thats why were proud to be working with hundreds of charities to strengthen their storytelling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media, communications and digital skills training delivered in partnership with our media and creative industry partners and by matching media industry volunteers with charities looking for comms support. At the same time, our youth programmes are giving thousands of young people the creative digital media skills, access, and mentoring support to break into the media. In this way, we believe we are doing our bit contribute to Britains levelling up agenda while also helping the media sector to be more responsible, representative, and connected. Read our latest Impact Reportto learn more about our work and our impact. We can only do the work we do because of the fantastic media and creative industry support we enjoy. Our volunteers mostly come from Media Trust's extensive network of media and creative sector industry partners including major broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4, TV and Sky, creative agencies like Havas and Ogilvy, PR firms like Edelman, film companies like Netflix and Warner Media, and social media platforms including Facebook\/Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok. We also have many freelance media and creative industry professionals who volunteer with us. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Creative Producer to manage a portfolio of approximately 15 short charity films per year as part of our Volunteer Films Project. The 3 min films are made by different volunteer directors on a budget of just 1,500. You need to be a talented multi-tasker with solid experience of producing video creative within the media industry, and be able to work with an autonomous attitude, to ensure the finished films are delivered on time, on budget and are of a high quality. Examples of previous films can be found on our website:- https:\/\/mediatrust.org\/communications-support\/volunteer-films\/ The successful candidate will be expected to manage the scheme from start to finish including recruiting suitable filmmakers from across the industry (working towards a target of 50\/50 gender\/diversity), liaising closely with both the charities and filmmakers throughout the entire process, giving creative guidance and editorial feedback, assisting with the production and delivery of the films Key responsibilities Ensure the smooth running of the project from start to finish prepare timelines, manage project plans and collate feedback Develop and maintain strong relationships with both charities and volunteer filmmakers Assist with organisation of production support for volunteer filmmakers where required Provide feedback on briefs, treatments, scripts, video and sound edits to ensure creative execution answers the brief Organise and facilitate a number of training days for the selected charities Organise kick off meetings and ensure all charities and directors meet agreed milestones and delivery deadline Contract filmmakers and charities Ensure all assets and files are delivered correctly Track costs for overall project, draw up purchase orders and process invoices Negotiate rates and licenses with suppliers where appropriate Write and submit a comprehensive project evaluation report Promote the scheme and finished films on social media and enter films into awards where relevant Person specification Five years experience of creating\/producing high quality, short form content Script\/copy writing and editorial experience Detailed understanding of the production process for short form content At least three years experience in a role with relevant responsibilities. Self-starter; able to take initiative and problem solve, whilst working to deadlines Excellent planning and project management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent client management & diplomacy skills Ability to quickly build and establish relationships with people from all walks of life Strong organisational skills, including self-driven ability to plan and prioritise your own work Attention to detail and ability to multi-task Good sense of design and of media trends Proficient use of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro Working knowledge of all Social Media platforms Experience of organising training\/events an advantage The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. How to apply Please send an email with subject headerCreative Producer, attaching your CV, a completed Equal Opportunities form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing how your skills and experience match our requirements. At Media Trust, we are committed to representing the communities we support. We warmly encourage applications from people of colour, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA, working class, disabled and those living with mental health conditions. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants at any stage of the recruitment process please get in touch to discuss. Closing date: 5pm on Friday 31 December 2021 Interviews: Jan 2022 Role Starts: Feb 2022 Please note, due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Working at Media Trust Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team. We are based in WeWork Victoria, a vibrant co-working space with our own Media Trust office. There are regular activities and pop-ups throughout the week, ping pong tournaments and free barista coffee all day and prosecco\/craft beer evenings. Other benefits include: Generous annual leave Flexible working Secure bike shed Pension contributions Volunteer days Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available,such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Marketing Campaigns Officer Responsible to: Marketing Manager Job purpose: Assist in the creation, coordination and implementation of all event marketing and communication campaigns at South Hill Park Arts Centre and Theatre, increasing attendance and revenue. SOUTH HILL PARK BERKSHIRE'S CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY Located in a beautiful eighteenth century Mansion house and grounds, South Hill Park is a unique and highly regarded arts centre and theatre providing a rich mix of arts performances and activities. The venue is also the new official home for Bracknell Forest wedding ceremonies and offers a variety of opportunities for corporate or private events and hospitality such as wedding receptions, parties and conferencing. South Hill Park works in partnership with contract caterer Peas & Carrots Ltd to provide a quality in-house service. In 2019, the Mansion opened its newest function room, the Coach House a purpose built events space for all occasions. A producing and presenting venue: music, theatre, comedy and dance, South Hill Park attracts leading professional producers, artists and local groups to form an annual performing arts programme augmented by our hugely popular in-house community productions. From life drawing classes to dance master classes, there is also an extensive range of workshops in almost everything artistic. The venue boasts two theatres, music and comedy cellar, recital room, craft workshops, three visual arts exhibition spaces and a cinema. In the summer the grounds and buildings are taken over by a number of festivals and outdoor events - an opportunity to enjoy popular music, Shakespeare, and children's theatre in a beautifully restored, award-winning English garden. South Hill Park produces its own Christmas pantomime and large-scale in-house Easter, October and February productions. South Hill Park is run by an independent trust registered as a charity and is part-funded by Bracknell Forest Borough Council and Bracknell Town Council, with project support from Arts Council England and a number of trusts and foundations. South Hill Park is a creative and vibrant place to visit and work. The staff, Board of Trustees and visitors are fiercely proud of the work and activity that takes place in the Arts Centre and passionate about the role it plays within our community - together we inspire and enrich lives. JOB DESCRIPTION - GENERAL The sales, marketing and fundraising department consists of the: Sales and Marketing Director; Marketing Manager; Box Office and Sales Manager; Box Office Supervisor, Marketing Campaigns Officer; Marketing and Publicity Officer; Marketing Assistant; Development Manager; Development Officer; Box Office Receptionists; marketing volunteers and freelance specialists. The department's role is to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for all aspects of South Hill Park activities in order to: meet and grow annual targets by maximising all earned income including: ticket sales, workshops/courses, commercial revenue - such as private hires and corporate events and fundraising/sponsorship; develop audiences/clients and raise South Hill Park's local, regional and national profile. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To work within set budgets, creating and managing effective and imaginative promotional campaigns for all events at South Hill Park, ensuring maximum income and attendance; To identify, develop and maintain meaningful communications with the media, arts audiences and arts groups. JOB DESCRIPTION - SPECIFIC Create and manage promotional campaigns for each event at South Hill Park, including theatre, courses, cinema, visual arts and other events, and South Hill Park productions on tour (where applicable); Use a range of print, digital, PR and social media to support each campaign; Develop bespoke marketing campaigns for in-house shows especially the annual pantomime, by liaising with internal stakeholders, including the production of marketing materials and show programmes from design phase through to final print and distribution within set deadlines and to budget; Evaluate the effectiveness of each campaign to inform future decisions and campaign planning; Organise cast appearances as part of the wider marketing campaigns for in-house productions; Produce effective direct mail and e-marketing campaigns, including monthly e-newsletters and targeted e-promotions; Effectively brief and liaise with our external designer about artwork and copy deadlines; Support the implementation of South Hill Park's social media programme; Work alongside the Marketing Assistant to ensure social media engagement complements each campaign; Design and write copy for regular e-newsletters and alerts to the public and groups; liaise with the management team about copy deadlines; Work with the Marketing and Publicity Officer to monitor and evaluate South Hill Park's website and carry out regular web amends and updates to make sure it is current, correct and being most effective as a publicity and information tool; Write and issue press releases, listings and media information for all South Hill Park shows, events and activities; Develop and implement bespoke media campaigns for all in-house shows and events at South Hill Park, including organising press interviews and feature opportunities; Liaise with incoming companies/artists on media opportunities; Organise press nights, VIP nights, photo-calls, review nights and other media events as required; Act as media spokesperson for South Hill Park within agreed guidelines; Maintain an active media contacts list for local, national and trade press; Lead on any other public relations activities as required. General Represent South Hill Park as an ambassador for the organisation at press nights, performances, meetings and events; Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Marketing Manager; Follow and adhere to all health and safety procedures and policy. Relationships Maintain good professional relationships with: Staff, tutors, volunteers and members of the Board of South Hill Park; The officers and members of Bracknell Forest Council, Bracknell Town Council and Parish Councils; Relevant arts organisations, associations and professional bodies; All other individuals and organisations with whom South Hill Park seeks to work. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 per annum Normal hours: 35 per week (excluding lunch breaks). Working hours 9.30am to 5.30pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be given. Holiday: 29 days paid annual leave (including public and bank holidays). Pension: Enrolment into South Hill Park's workplace pension scheme. This post carries a probationary period of three months, during which time the notice period required by either party is two weeks. Subsequent to a satisfactory review, the notice period is increased to two months. TO APPLY Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and submit by 12 noon on Monday 27 December 2021. Send completed applications to: Faye Tims, Office Manager by email via the button below. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Margaretha Welsford, Sales and Marketing Director by email, PERSON SPECIFICATION Education Essential Good general education Desirable Educated to degree level Marketing qualification CIM or equivalent Skills & Knowledge Essential Creative copywriting skills An eye for effective photography and imagery Excellent IT skills including desktop publishing Effective use of digital media platforms, including; website, Mailchimp and social networking Working to set budgets Securing local and regional press coverage Creative background Excellent organisational skills when managing multiple priorities Desirable Professional marketing/sales experience Working to and meeting financial targets Working in a multi-arts environment Implementing audience development/marketing initiatives Building relationships with the local, regional and national media Marketing promotion stand/exhibitions experience Personal Qualities Essential High degree of self confidence Works well under pressure Excellent attention to detail Positive nature Excellent communication skills Extremely proactive, self-motivated, resilient and versatile Works effectively in a team and independently Commercially aware Creative Adaptable in a changing environment An ability to get on with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Desirable A genuine interest in the visual and performing arts Full driving licence EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES South Hill Park aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race..... click apply for full job details
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Marketing Campaigns Officer Responsible to: Marketing Manager Job purpose: Assist in the creation, coordination and implementation of all event marketing and communication campaigns at South Hill Park Arts Centre and Theatre, increasing attendance and revenue. SOUTH HILL PARK BERKSHIRE'S CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY Located in a beautiful eighteenth century Mansion house and grounds, South Hill Park is a unique and highly regarded arts centre and theatre providing a rich mix of arts performances and activities. The venue is also the new official home for Bracknell Forest wedding ceremonies and offers a variety of opportunities for corporate or private events and hospitality such as wedding receptions, parties and conferencing. South Hill Park works in partnership with contract caterer Peas & Carrots Ltd to provide a quality in-house service. In 2019, the Mansion opened its newest function room, the Coach House a purpose built events space for all occasions. A producing and presenting venue: music, theatre, comedy and dance, South Hill Park attracts leading professional producers, artists and local groups to form an annual performing arts programme augmented by our hugely popular in-house community productions. From life drawing classes to dance master classes, there is also an extensive range of workshops in almost everything artistic. The venue boasts two theatres, music and comedy cellar, recital room, craft workshops, three visual arts exhibition spaces and a cinema. In the summer the grounds and buildings are taken over by a number of festivals and outdoor events - an opportunity to enjoy popular music, Shakespeare, and children's theatre in a beautifully restored, award-winning English garden. South Hill Park produces its own Christmas pantomime and large-scale in-house Easter, October and February productions. South Hill Park is run by an independent trust registered as a charity and is part-funded by Bracknell Forest Borough Council and Bracknell Town Council, with project support from Arts Council England and a number of trusts and foundations. South Hill Park is a creative and vibrant place to visit and work. The staff, Board of Trustees and visitors are fiercely proud of the work and activity that takes place in the Arts Centre and passionate about the role it plays within our community - together we inspire and enrich lives. JOB DESCRIPTION - GENERAL The sales, marketing and fundraising department consists of the: Sales and Marketing Director; Marketing Manager; Box Office and Sales Manager; Box Office Supervisor, Marketing Campaigns Officer; Marketing and Publicity Officer; Marketing Assistant; Development Manager; Development Officer; Box Office Receptionists; marketing volunteers and freelance specialists. The department's role is to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for all aspects of South Hill Park activities in order to: meet and grow annual targets by maximising all earned income including: ticket sales, workshops/courses, commercial revenue - such as private hires and corporate events and fundraising/sponsorship; develop audiences/clients and raise South Hill Park's local, regional and national profile. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To work within set budgets, creating and managing effective and imaginative promotional campaigns for all events at South Hill Park, ensuring maximum income and attendance; To identify, develop and maintain meaningful communications with the media, arts audiences and arts groups. JOB DESCRIPTION - SPECIFIC Create and manage promotional campaigns for each event at South Hill Park, including theatre, courses, cinema, visual arts and other events, and South Hill Park productions on tour (where applicable); Use a range of print, digital, PR and social media to support each campaign; Develop bespoke marketing campaigns for in-house shows especially the annual pantomime, by liaising with internal stakeholders, including the production of marketing materials and show programmes from design phase through to final print and distribution within set deadlines and to budget; Evaluate the effectiveness of each campaign to inform future decisions and campaign planning; Organise cast appearances as part of the wider marketing campaigns for in-house productions; Produce effective direct mail and e-marketing campaigns, including monthly e-newsletters and targeted e-promotions; Effectively brief and liaise with our external designer about artwork and copy deadlines; Support the implementation of South Hill Park's social media programme; Work alongside the Marketing Assistant to ensure social media engagement complements each campaign; Design and write copy for regular e-newsletters and alerts to the public and groups; liaise with the management team about copy deadlines; Work with the Marketing and Publicity Officer to monitor and evaluate South Hill Park's website and carry out regular web amends and updates to make sure it is current, correct and being most effective as a publicity and information tool; Write and issue press releases, listings and media information for all South Hill Park shows, events and activities; Develop and implement bespoke media campaigns for all in-house shows and events at South Hill Park, including organising press interviews and feature opportunities; Liaise with incoming companies/artists on media opportunities; Organise press nights, VIP nights, photo-calls, review nights and other media events as required; Act as media spokesperson for South Hill Park within agreed guidelines; Maintain an active media contacts list for local, national and trade press; Lead on any other public relations activities as required. General Represent South Hill Park as an ambassador for the organisation at press nights, performances, meetings and events; Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Marketing Manager; Follow and adhere to all health and safety procedures and policy. Relationships Maintain good professional relationships with: Staff, tutors, volunteers and members of the Board of South Hill Park; The officers and members of Bracknell Forest Council, Bracknell Town Council and Parish Councils; Relevant arts organisations, associations and professional bodies; All other individuals and organisations with whom South Hill Park seeks to work. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary: £20,000 - £22,000 per annum Normal hours: 35 per week (excluding lunch breaks). Working hours 9.30am to 5.30pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be given. Holiday: 29 days paid annual leave (including public and bank holidays). Pension: Enrolment into South Hill Park's workplace pension scheme. This post carries a probationary period of three months, during which time the notice period required by either party is two weeks. Subsequent to a satisfactory review, the notice period is increased to two months. TO APPLY Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and submit by 12 noon on Monday 27 December 2021. Send completed applications to: Faye Tims, Office Manager by email via the button below. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Margaretha Welsford, Sales and Marketing Director by email, PERSON SPECIFICATION Education Essential Good general education Desirable Educated to degree level Marketing qualification CIM or equivalent Skills & Knowledge Essential Creative copywriting skills An eye for effective photography and imagery Excellent IT skills including desktop publishing Effective use of digital media platforms, including; website, Mailchimp and social networking Working to set budgets Securing local and regional press coverage Creative background Excellent organisational skills when managing multiple priorities Desirable Professional marketing/sales experience Working to and meeting financial targets Working in a multi-arts environment Implementing audience development/marketing initiatives Building relationships with the local, regional and national media Marketing promotion stand/exhibitions experience Personal Qualities Essential High degree of self confidence Works well under pressure Excellent attention to detail Positive nature Excellent communication skills Extremely proactive, self-motivated, resilient and versatile Works effectively in a team and independently Commercially aware Creative Adaptable in a changing environment An ability to get on with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Desirable A genuine interest in the visual and performing arts Full driving licence EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES South Hill Park aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race..... click apply for full job details
Marketing Campaigns Officer Responsible to:Marketing Manager Job purpose:Assist in the creation, coordination and implementation of all event marketing and communication campaigns at South Hill Park Arts Centre and Theatre, increasing attendance and revenue. SOUTH HILL PARK BERKSHIRES CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY Located in a beautiful eighteenth century Mansion house and grounds, South Hill Park is a unique and highly regarded arts centre and theatre providing a rich mix of arts performances and activities. The venue is also the new official home for Bracknell Forest wedding ceremonies and offers a variety of opportunities for corporate or private events and hospitality such as wedding receptions, parties and conferencing. South Hill Park works in partnership with contract caterer Peas & Carrots Ltd to provide a quality in-house service. In 2019, the Mansion opened its newest function room, the Coach House a purpose built events space for all occasions. A producing and presenting venue: music, theatre, comedy and dance, South Hill Park attracts leading professional producers, artists and local groups to form an annual performing arts programme augmented by our hugely popular in-house community productions. From life drawing classes to dance master classes, there is also an extensive range of workshops in almost everything artistic. The venue boasts two theatres, music and comedy cellar, recital room, craft workshops, three visual arts exhibition spaces and a cinema. In the summer the grounds and buildings are taken over by a number of festivals and outdoor events an opportunity to enjoy popular music, Shakespeare, and childrens theatre in a beautifully restored, award-winning English garden. South Hill Park produces its own Christmas pantomime and large-scale in-house Easter, October and February productions. South Hill Park is run by an independent trust registered as a charity and is part-funded by Bracknell Forest Borough Council and Bracknell Town Council, with project support from Arts Council England and a number of trusts and foundations. South Hill Park is a creative and vibrant place to visit and work. The staff, Board of Trustees and visitors are fiercely proud of the work and activity that takes place in the Arts Centre and passionate about the role it plays within our community together we inspire and enrich lives. JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL The sales, marketing and fundraising department consists of the: Sales and Marketing Director; Marketing Manager; Box Office and Sales Manager; Box Office Supervisor, Marketing Campaigns Officer; Marketing and Publicity Officer; Marketing Assistant; Development Manager; Development Officer; Box Office Receptionists; marketing volunteers and freelance specialists. The departments role is to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for all aspects of South Hill Park activities in order to: meet and grow annual targets by maximising all earned income including: ticket sales, workshops\/courses, commercial revenue - such as private hires and corporate events and fundraising\/sponsorship; develop audiences\/clients and raise South Hill Parks local, regional and national profile. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To work within set budgets, creating and managing effective and imaginative promotional campaigns for all events at South Hill Park, ensuring maximum income and attendance; To identify, develop and maintain meaningful communications with the media, arts audiences and arts groups. JOB DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC Create and manage promotional campaigns for each event at South Hill Park, including theatre, courses, cinema, visual arts and other events, and South Hill Park productions on tour (where applicable); Use a range of print, digital, PR and social media to support each campaign; Develop bespoke marketing campaigns for in-house shows especially the annual pantomime, by liaising with internal stakeholders, including the production of marketing materials and show programmes from design phase through to final print and distribution within set deadlines and to budget; Evaluate the effectiveness of each campaign to inform future decisions and campaign planning; Organise cast appearances as part of the wider marketing campaigns for in-house productions; Produce effective direct mail and e-marketing campaigns, including monthly e-newsletters and targeted e-promotions; Effectively brief and liaise with our external designer about artwork and copy deadlines; Support the implementation of South Hill Parks social media programme; Work alongside the Marketing Assistant to ensure social media engagement complements each campaign; Design and write copy for regular e-newsletters and alerts to the public and groups; liaise with the management team about copy deadlines; Work with the Marketing and Publicity Officer to monitor and evaluate South Hill Parks website and carry out regular web amends and updates to make sure it is current, correct and being most effective as a publicity and information tool; Write and issue press releases, listings and media information for all South Hill Park shows, events and activities; Develop and implement bespoke media campaigns for all in-house shows and events at South Hill Park, including organising press interviews and feature opportunities; Liaise with incoming companies\/artists on media opportunities; Organise press nights, VIP nights, photo-calls, review nights and other media events as required; Act as media spokesperson for South Hill Park within agreed guidelines; Maintain an active media contacts list for local, national and trade press; Lead on any other public relations activities as required. General Represent South Hill Park as an ambassador for the organisation at press nights, performances, meetings and events; Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Marketing Manager; Follow and adhere to all health and safety procedures and policy. Relationships Maintain good professional relationships with: Staff, tutors, volunteers and members of the Board of South Hill Park; The officers and members of Bracknell Forest Council, Bracknell Town Council and Parish Councils; Relevant arts organisations, associations and professional bodies; All other individuals and organisations with whom South Hill Park seeks to work. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary:20,000 - 22,000 per annum Normal hours:35 per week (excluding lunch breaks). Working hours 9. 30am to 5. 30pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be given. Holiday:29 days paid annual leave (including public and bank holidays). Pension:Enrolment into South Hill Parks workplace pension scheme. This post carries a probationary period of three months, during which time the notice period required by either party is two weeks. Subsequent to a satisfactory review, the notice period is increased to two months. TO APPLY Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and submit by 12 noon on Monday 27 December 2021. Send completed applications to: Faye Tims, Office Manager by email via the button below. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Margaretha Welsford, Sales and Marketing Director by email, PERSON SPECIFICATION Education Essential Good general education Desirable Educated to degree level Marketing qualification CIM or equivalent Skills & Knowledge Essential Creative copywriting skills An eye for effective photography and imagery Excellent IT skills including desktop publishing Effective use of digital media platforms, including; website, Mailchimp and social networking Working to set budgets Securing local and regional press coverage Creative background Excellent organisational skills when managing multiple priorities Desirable Professional marketing\/sales experience Working to and meeting financial targets Working in a multi-arts environment Implementing audience development\/marketing initiatives Building relationships with the local, regional and national media Marketing promotion stand\/exhibitions experience Personal Qualities Essential High degree of self confidence Works well under pressure Excellent attention to detail Positive nature Excellent communication skills Extremely proactive, self-motivated, resilient and versatile Works effectively in a team and independently Commercially aware Creative Adaptable in a changing environment An ability to get on with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Desirable A genuine interest in the visual and performing arts Full driving licence EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES South Hill Park aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
Marketing Campaigns Officer Responsible to:Marketing Manager Job purpose:Assist in the creation, coordination and implementation of all event marketing and communication campaigns at South Hill Park Arts Centre and Theatre, increasing attendance and revenue. SOUTH HILL PARK BERKSHIRES CENTRE FOR THE ARTS, BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY Located in a beautiful eighteenth century Mansion house and grounds, South Hill Park is a unique and highly regarded arts centre and theatre providing a rich mix of arts performances and activities. The venue is also the new official home for Bracknell Forest wedding ceremonies and offers a variety of opportunities for corporate or private events and hospitality such as wedding receptions, parties and conferencing. South Hill Park works in partnership with contract caterer Peas & Carrots Ltd to provide a quality in-house service. In 2019, the Mansion opened its newest function room, the Coach House a purpose built events space for all occasions. A producing and presenting venue: music, theatre, comedy and dance, South Hill Park attracts leading professional producers, artists and local groups to form an annual performing arts programme augmented by our hugely popular in-house community productions. From life drawing classes to dance master classes, there is also an extensive range of workshops in almost everything artistic. The venue boasts two theatres, music and comedy cellar, recital room, craft workshops, three visual arts exhibition spaces and a cinema. In the summer the grounds and buildings are taken over by a number of festivals and outdoor events an opportunity to enjoy popular music, Shakespeare, and childrens theatre in a beautifully restored, award-winning English garden. South Hill Park produces its own Christmas pantomime and large-scale in-house Easter, October and February productions. South Hill Park is run by an independent trust registered as a charity and is part-funded by Bracknell Forest Borough Council and Bracknell Town Council, with project support from Arts Council England and a number of trusts and foundations. South Hill Park is a creative and vibrant place to visit and work. The staff, Board of Trustees and visitors are fiercely proud of the work and activity that takes place in the Arts Centre and passionate about the role it plays within our community together we inspire and enrich lives. JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL The sales, marketing and fundraising department consists of the: Sales and Marketing Director; Marketing Manager; Box Office and Sales Manager; Box Office Supervisor, Marketing Campaigns Officer; Marketing and Publicity Officer; Marketing Assistant; Development Manager; Development Officer; Box Office Receptionists; marketing volunteers and freelance specialists. The departments role is to develop and implement sales and marketing strategies for all aspects of South Hill Park activities in order to: meet and grow annual targets by maximising all earned income including: ticket sales, workshops\/courses, commercial revenue - such as private hires and corporate events and fundraising\/sponsorship; develop audiences\/clients and raise South Hill Parks local, regional and national profile. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To work within set budgets, creating and managing effective and imaginative promotional campaigns for all events at South Hill Park, ensuring maximum income and attendance; To identify, develop and maintain meaningful communications with the media, arts audiences and arts groups. JOB DESCRIPTION SPECIFIC Create and manage promotional campaigns for each event at South Hill Park, including theatre, courses, cinema, visual arts and other events, and South Hill Park productions on tour (where applicable); Use a range of print, digital, PR and social media to support each campaign; Develop bespoke marketing campaigns for in-house shows especially the annual pantomime, by liaising with internal stakeholders, including the production of marketing materials and show programmes from design phase through to final print and distribution within set deadlines and to budget; Evaluate the effectiveness of each campaign to inform future decisions and campaign planning; Organise cast appearances as part of the wider marketing campaigns for in-house productions; Produce effective direct mail and e-marketing campaigns, including monthly e-newsletters and targeted e-promotions; Effectively brief and liaise with our external designer about artwork and copy deadlines; Support the implementation of South Hill Parks social media programme; Work alongside the Marketing Assistant to ensure social media engagement complements each campaign; Design and write copy for regular e-newsletters and alerts to the public and groups; liaise with the management team about copy deadlines; Work with the Marketing and Publicity Officer to monitor and evaluate South Hill Parks website and carry out regular web amends and updates to make sure it is current, correct and being most effective as a publicity and information tool; Write and issue press releases, listings and media information for all South Hill Park shows, events and activities; Develop and implement bespoke media campaigns for all in-house shows and events at South Hill Park, including organising press interviews and feature opportunities; Liaise with incoming companies\/artists on media opportunities; Organise press nights, VIP nights, photo-calls, review nights and other media events as required; Act as media spokesperson for South Hill Park within agreed guidelines; Maintain an active media contacts list for local, national and trade press; Lead on any other public relations activities as required. General Represent South Hill Park as an ambassador for the organisation at press nights, performances, meetings and events; Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Marketing Manager; Follow and adhere to all health and safety procedures and policy. Relationships Maintain good professional relationships with: Staff, tutors, volunteers and members of the Board of South Hill Park; The officers and members of Bracknell Forest Council, Bracknell Town Council and Parish Councils; Relevant arts organisations, associations and professional bodies; All other individuals and organisations with whom South Hill Park seeks to work. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary:20,000 - 22,000 per annum Normal hours:35 per week (excluding lunch breaks). Working hours 9. 30am to 5. 30pm. Some evening and weekend work may be required for which time off in lieu will be given. Holiday:29 days paid annual leave (including public and bank holidays). Pension:Enrolment into South Hill Parks workplace pension scheme. This post carries a probationary period of three months, during which time the notice period required by either party is two weeks. Subsequent to a satisfactory review, the notice period is increased to two months. TO APPLY Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and submit by 12 noon on Monday 27 December 2021. Send completed applications to: Faye Tims, Office Manager by email via the button below. If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Margaretha Welsford, Sales and Marketing Director by email, PERSON SPECIFICATION Education Essential Good general education Desirable Educated to degree level Marketing qualification CIM or equivalent Skills & Knowledge Essential Creative copywriting skills An eye for effective photography and imagery Excellent IT skills including desktop publishing Effective use of digital media platforms, including; website, Mailchimp and social networking Working to set budgets Securing local and regional press coverage Creative background Excellent organisational skills when managing multiple priorities Desirable Professional marketing\/sales experience Working to and meeting financial targets Working in a multi-arts environment Implementing audience development\/marketing initiatives Building relationships with the local, regional and national media Marketing promotion stand\/exhibitions experience Personal Qualities Essential High degree of self confidence Works well under pressure Excellent attention to detail Positive nature Excellent communication skills Extremely proactive, self-motivated, resilient and versatile Works effectively in a team and independently Commercially aware Creative Adaptable in a changing environment An ability to get on with people from a wide variety of backgrounds Desirable A genuine interest in the visual and performing arts Full driving licence EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES South Hill Park aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
About Media Trust At Media Trust, we believe it's by giving everyone a voice that we'll get to a more equal society. That's why we're proud to be working with hundreds of charities to strengthen their storytelling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media, communications and digital skills training delivered in partnership with our media and creative industry partners and by matching media industry volunteers with charities looking for comms support. At the same time, our youth programmes are giving thousands of young people the creative digital media skills, access, and mentoring support to break into the media. In this way, we believe we are doing our bit contribute to Britain's levelling up agenda while also helping the media sector to be more responsible, representative, and connected. Read our latest Impact Report to learn more about our work and our impact. We can only do the work we do because of the fantastic media and creative industry support we enjoy. Our volunteers mostly come from Media Trust's extensive network of media and creative sector industry partners including major broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4, TV and Sky, creative agencies like Havas and Ogilvy, PR firms like Edelman, film companies like Netflix and Warner Media, and social media platforms including Facebook/Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok. We also have many freelance media and creative industry professionals who volunteer with us. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Creative Producer to manage a portfolio of approximately 15 short charity films per year as part of our Volunteer Films Project. The 3 min films are made by different volunteer directors on a budget of just £1,500. You need to be a talented multi-tasker with solid experience of producing video creative within the media industry, and be able to work with an autonomous attitude, to ensure the finished films are delivered on time, on budget and are of a high quality. Examples of previous films can be found on our website:- The successful candidate will be expected to manage the scheme from start to finish including recruiting suitable filmmakers from across the industry (working towards a target of 50/50 gender/diversity), liaising closely with both the charities and filmmakers throughout the entire process, giving creative guidance and editorial feedback, assisting with the production and delivery of the films Key responsibilities Ensure the smooth running of the project from start to finish prepare timelines, manage project plans and collate feedback Develop and maintain strong relationships with both charities and volunteer filmmakers Assist with organisation of production support for volunteer filmmakers where required Provide feedback on briefs, treatments, scripts, video and sound edits to ensure creative execution answers the brief Organise and facilitate a number of training days for the selected charities Organise kick off meetings and ensure all charities and directors meet agreed milestones and delivery deadline Contract filmmakers and charities Ensure all assets and files are delivered correctly Track costs for overall project, draw up purchase orders and process invoices Negotiate rates and licenses with suppliers where appropriate Write and submit a comprehensive project evaluation report Promote the scheme and finished films on social media and enter films into awards where relevant Person specification Five years' experience of creating/producing high quality, short form content Script/copy writing and editorial experience Detailed understanding of the production process for short form content At least three years' experience in a role with relevant responsibilities. Self-starter; able to take initiative and problem solve, whilst working to deadlines Excellent planning and project management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent client management & diplomacy skills Ability to quickly build and establish relationships with people from all walks of life Strong organisational skills, including self-driven ability to plan and prioritise your own work Attention to detail and ability to multi-task Good sense of design and of media trends Proficient use of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro Working knowledge of all Social Media platforms Experience of organising training/events an advantage The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. How to apply Please send an email with subject header Creative Producer , attaching your CV, a completed Equal Opportunities form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing how your skills and experience match our requirements. At Media Trust, we are committed to representing the communities we support. We warmly encourage applications from people of colour, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA, working class, disabled and those living with mental health conditions. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants at any stage of the recruitment process - please get in touch to discuss. Closing date: 5pm on Friday 31 December 2021 Interviews: Jan 2022 Role Starts: Feb 2022 Please note, due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Working at Media Trust Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team. We are based in WeWork Victoria, a vibrant co-working space with our own Media Trust office. There are regular activities and pop-ups throughout the week, ping pong tournaments and free barista coffee all day and prosecco/craft beer evenings. Other benefits include: Generous annual leave Flexible working Secure bike shed Pension contributions Volunteer days Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.
Dec 05, 2021
Full time
About Media Trust At Media Trust, we believe it's by giving everyone a voice that we'll get to a more equal society. That's why we're proud to be working with hundreds of charities to strengthen their storytelling, advocacy and campaigning, press engagement and social media. We do this through media, communications and digital skills training delivered in partnership with our media and creative industry partners and by matching media industry volunteers with charities looking for comms support. At the same time, our youth programmes are giving thousands of young people the creative digital media skills, access, and mentoring support to break into the media. In this way, we believe we are doing our bit contribute to Britain's levelling up agenda while also helping the media sector to be more responsible, representative, and connected. Read our latest Impact Report to learn more about our work and our impact. We can only do the work we do because of the fantastic media and creative industry support we enjoy. Our volunteers mostly come from Media Trust's extensive network of media and creative sector industry partners including major broadcasters like the BBC, Channel 4, TV and Sky, creative agencies like Havas and Ogilvy, PR firms like Edelman, film companies like Netflix and Warner Media, and social media platforms including Facebook/Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok. We also have many freelance media and creative industry professionals who volunteer with us. About the Role We are looking for an experienced Creative Producer to manage a portfolio of approximately 15 short charity films per year as part of our Volunteer Films Project. The 3 min films are made by different volunteer directors on a budget of just £1,500. You need to be a talented multi-tasker with solid experience of producing video creative within the media industry, and be able to work with an autonomous attitude, to ensure the finished films are delivered on time, on budget and are of a high quality. Examples of previous films can be found on our website:- The successful candidate will be expected to manage the scheme from start to finish including recruiting suitable filmmakers from across the industry (working towards a target of 50/50 gender/diversity), liaising closely with both the charities and filmmakers throughout the entire process, giving creative guidance and editorial feedback, assisting with the production and delivery of the films Key responsibilities Ensure the smooth running of the project from start to finish prepare timelines, manage project plans and collate feedback Develop and maintain strong relationships with both charities and volunteer filmmakers Assist with organisation of production support for volunteer filmmakers where required Provide feedback on briefs, treatments, scripts, video and sound edits to ensure creative execution answers the brief Organise and facilitate a number of training days for the selected charities Organise kick off meetings and ensure all charities and directors meet agreed milestones and delivery deadline Contract filmmakers and charities Ensure all assets and files are delivered correctly Track costs for overall project, draw up purchase orders and process invoices Negotiate rates and licenses with suppliers where appropriate Write and submit a comprehensive project evaluation report Promote the scheme and finished films on social media and enter films into awards where relevant Person specification Five years' experience of creating/producing high quality, short form content Script/copy writing and editorial experience Detailed understanding of the production process for short form content At least three years' experience in a role with relevant responsibilities. Self-starter; able to take initiative and problem solve, whilst working to deadlines Excellent planning and project management skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Excellent client management & diplomacy skills Ability to quickly build and establish relationships with people from all walks of life Strong organisational skills, including self-driven ability to plan and prioritise your own work Attention to detail and ability to multi-task Good sense of design and of media trends Proficient use of video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro Working knowledge of all Social Media platforms Experience of organising training/events an advantage The above job description is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances. How to apply Please send an email with subject header Creative Producer , attaching your CV, a completed Equal Opportunities form, and a covering letter (max 2 pages) describing how your skills and experience match our requirements. At Media Trust, we are committed to representing the communities we support. We warmly encourage applications from people of colour, individuals who identify as LGBTQIA, working class, disabled and those living with mental health conditions. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants at any stage of the recruitment process - please get in touch to discuss. Closing date: 5pm on Friday 31 December 2021 Interviews: Jan 2022 Role Starts: Feb 2022 Please note, due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Working at Media Trust Media Trust is an ambitious charity, full of passionate people. We are a small and dynamic team that works collaboratively and supports each other in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for motivated, agile and value-driven people to join our team. We are based in WeWork Victoria, a vibrant co-working space with our own Media Trust office. There are regular activities and pop-ups throughout the week, ping pong tournaments and free barista coffee all day and prosecco/craft beer evenings. Other benefits include: Generous annual leave Flexible working Secure bike shed Pension contributions Volunteer days Media Trust values and respects all differences in people (seen and unseen). One of the ways we do this is by actively encouraging staff to work in ways that best suit their needs and our flexible working policy outlines many of the options available, such as part-time and term-time working, job sharing, home working and working compressed hours. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility and equipment or other support you need. We can't promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise not to judge you for asking.