Production Manager at Falmouth University
Job Description
Permanent, part-time, 21 hours per week, 34 weeks per year
About The Role
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Production Manager for The School of Film & Television who can oversee, support and ensure the effective management of the physical production of all student filming projects, from pre-production to final delivery. The post holder will work alongside our current Production Manager and in collaboration with Academic, Technical and Stores colleagues, to safeguard the health and safety of Falmouth students (and staff) ensuring all projects are appropriately risk-assessed and properly managed. You will also contribute to the teaching of students at all levels by attending lectures and seminars, in order to guide them through the production process.
Additionally, as an experienced producer/production manager, the post holder will support and advise on other practical elements of student shoots including (but not limited to) assisting and supporting location scouting for student productions; liaising with insurers, industry professionals and other relevant authorities including local councils and film offices. You will be confident in checking risk assessments, advising on risk mitigation measures, shooting schedules, budgets, call sheets, insurance forms and location agreements.
About You
The ideal candidate will have experience of working as a producer and/or in a production management role and of working in a position with strong oversight of health and safety in a film/TV production environment. With a proactive approach, you’ll have experience of planning, managing, and supporting teams effectively.
Alongside this experience you will need outstanding organisational and time management skills, excellent report writing and IT fluency and the ability to communicate with a range of different stakeholders. Finally, you will combine professional experience, ideally some academic knowledge, a strong understanding of current industry practice; and you will bring the passion to inspire our students.
For an informal discussion about the role ahead of applying, please contact David Smithers – Technical & Facilities Manager, david.smithers@falmouth.ac.uk
This is a permanent, part-time, 21 hours per week, 34 weeks per year position. The working pattern will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7 hours per day.
The closing date for the position is Monday 26 August 2024.
