The Collective
London's most prolific and prestigious film location agency is undergoing an exciting period of accelerated growth during a golden era for Film and TV production in the city

About The Collective
The Collective is the market-leading location agency in London. Now moving into our 8th year, we are an integral part of the search process and consider ourselves experts in discovering the perfect location for the some of the highest profile feature film and TV shows on the planet.

We promote a constantly evolving portfolio of over 2,000 locations in London, and regularly engage with a network of over 3,500 clients who work on high calibre film, TV, and advertising productions in London. We work with every major production shooting in London; a small selection of notable recent projects include '24', Avengers II, Sherlock, Skyfall, World War Z, Downton Abbey, Thor II, Mr Selfridge, Fast and the Furious 6, Red 2, Luther, Call the Midwife and Les Miserables.

Our job is to make filming a hassle-free experience; making everything as smooth, simple and as easy as possible.

Job Description
We are seeking a bright, highly organised, systems-loving candidate with excellent telephone skills and a passion for pursuing a career in London's TV and film industry. To excel in this role, the successful candidate should also hold a genuine interest in architecture and interior design as well as an excitement about developing an in-depth knowledge of this amazing city.

The role is specifically in the non-residential department, the biggest department of the wider enquiry team and involves working closely with some of London's most iconic buildings and popular film locations, many of which we represent on an exclusive basis. You will be involved in marketing exercises for many of our highly prized 'Exclusive Collection' of locations.

The best bit:
After undergoing training you will begin what is commonly considered to be the most exciting aspect of the role; receiving location briefs from our clients and converting them into hires. In short, you will receive and interpret enquiry information to then uncover and present the most accurate location options from our database. If you find the directors favourite option, you will go through an administration and negotiation process to eventually convert the enquiry into a hire ... and eventually see your hard work appear on the small or even silver screen!

The unique bit:
The Collective invests heavily in the development of its team members. The successful candidate will be excited about embarking on a process of continual learning and business education involving reading / listening and reviewing self-development books, attending industry workshops and sessions with the company's business mentor.


What we are looking for

Experience and skills:
Experience working in an office environment is extremely desirable
And/or experience working in any form of film/TV production
If you have experience already in 'locations' that is excellent news for you
Comfortable working with Word and Excel
Can navigate around Photoshop
Preferable if hold a clean driving licence
A bonus if you are a confident copy writer
An extra bonus if you are comfortable operating a SLR camera manually

Characteristics:
A passion for the film and TV industry
A keen interest in architecture and interior designs
Can handle a high volume of work
Understands the importance of valuing and prioritising tasks
Keen to evolve into an expert negotiator
Thrive in working to targets
Excited by working within a team ethos
Comfortable with numbers
A sparky personality
Professional and friendly phone manner
Boundless enthusiasm and a 'can do' attitude


Your development and the package
Historically, for the first 6 months in the role, the investment is heavily one way traffic. The Collective operates a niche service for a specialist department within the filming world, and as such there is a lot to learn to get up to speed and capable which is why this initial 6 month period is at a lower salary rate.

After your initial 6 months, you will be in a position to return our initial investment in you and contribute to the commercial development of the company, taking on new and important responsibilities. At this point, you will undergo a formal appraisal, receive a new title and the company will significantly increase your pay from minimum wage to a minimum of £22k per annum.

Beyond your initial 18 months, you will receive a 6 month formal appraisal including reviews of position and salary package. At this point you will be firmly on the ladder climbing the company's clearly defined departmental ladder which moves from Assistant Level, to Co-ordinator Level and eventually Account Manager Level.


The Collective Group
The Collective is part of the wider Collective Group, a group of three companies under one collaborative and creative roof in Camden. The group markets tailored selections of a 'master' portfolio of properties through bespoke shop windows engaging the filming, photographic, events and wider production worlds.


'Collective Culture'
An important part of your role here will be to uphold and work within the defined values of The Collective Group, commonly known within the group as the Collective Culture. A vast amount of emphasis has been placed on team unity, collaboration and personal development within the whole group. We have a strong bond in the office and enjoy working with and learning from each other.


Interested?
This is also an opportunity to work in a vibrant, creative office environment in Camden with an industry-leading company that works closely with every major production filming in London.

Communication is central to your role. You will forge positive working relationships with countless high profile location owners, the industry's leading location managers, and most importantly your work colleagues. Many previous trainees are either still at the company in senior positions or are out in the 'field' working as location managers and scouts specifically through the knowledge, training and contacts they have made while working at The Collective.


Application Details
Deadline for applications: Friday 18th July 2014
Please state if you have any notice period
Potential start date between mod-August and mid-September dependant on notice period

Apply to
Please email Emily via careers@location-collective.co.uk with 'Locations Assistant' in the subject of your email.

Please include your CV and a cover letter/email about why you feel you are a the perfect fit for this role AND what your three biggest achievements in life are to date.