National Filming & Location Manager
- Public sector
- 09/07/2024
- £45,260.00 - £49,062.00 /yearly
- Full Time & Permanent
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We are Englands largest landowner and last year we welcomed around 291 million visits to our beautiful forests. We are on the frontline of the climate crisis, seeing the impact on our forests on a daily basis. We have an important role to play and the scale of what we do puts us in a unique position to tackle some of todays biggest issues from social inclusion and wellbeing, to addressing climate change and biodiversity loss.
Diversifying our income streams is vital as we strive to do more for nature, communities and the landscapes we care for.
Our extensive forest estate has featured as a striking backdrop for many movies, TV series and adverts over recent years. National filming and location hire has the potential to grow into a significant income stream for Forestry England, and were looking for the creative, commercially minded manager who will lead its development through this exciting period of growth.
About you and your team
Youll be joining a productive and successful Brand and Corporate Partnerships team. Since 2020, we have brought in millions of additional funding in support of our work, and youll help us take this to the next level.
Were looking for someone who shares our ambitious vision in promoting Forestry England and our forests on a cinematic platform.
You will report to the Head of Brand and Corporate Partnerships and will be a confident and engaging location manager with a detailed understanding of broadcast unit, filming and photography crew operations. Youll have experience of negotiating fees and contracts, with knowledge of copyright law in relation to film and TV work.
You will have experience of working collaboratively with senior colleagues and stakeholders to establish a new work area, gaining support and recognition for what you do, internally and externally. Youll be confident with managing budgets and comfortable working to income generation targets each year.
We want to hear from candidates who have a network of industry contacts, and market insight, that can be used to establish this new, national programme. Were particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have experience of working in unusual, sometimes challenging, outdoor locations with an awareness of sustainability and ecological considerations.
Our ideal candidate will have sharp commercial acumen, proactively identifying further income generation opportunities as a result of filming and photography work taking place across our estate. You will also manage proactive communications around high-profile filming that has taken place in Forestry England locations.
Wed like to hear from candidates who have demonstrable experience of the following skills.
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Desirable
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and Personal Statement as follows:
Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the Personal Statement. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview.
The anticipated shortlisting and interview timetable is noted below. Please note that these dates are subject to change.
Application sift: Monday 29 July 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 6 August 2024
The interviews will be conducted via MS teams and you will be assessed against the Behaviours outlined in the job description.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period of 3 months from which further appointments can be made.
Any move to Forestry Commission from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out.
In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service / Disclosure Scotland on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstances some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
For further information on the Disclosure Scotland confidential checking service telephone: the Disclosure Scotland Helpline on 0870 609 6006 and ask to speak to the operations manager in confidence, or email [email protected]
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
Reasonable Adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:
Contact Government Recruitment Service via FCERecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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