Head of Production (Fixed term contract)
Leeds
Daisybeck Studios is an Emmy nominated, RTS Award winning indie based in Leeds. We will have produced more than 60 hours of network TV this year and already have 25 hours commissioned for 2019.
To help our continued growth we're looking for an experienced Head of Production to take charge of the day to day management of the department. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years experience in a similar role and will have wide experience of managing teams, dealing with broadcasters, devising and managing budgets, handling business affairs and a strong knowledge of HR within the television production industry.
We produce titles like The Yorkshire Vet, Springtime on the Farm and Big Week at the Zoo and our heart lies in Factual and Factual Entertainment. We also produce events including the upcoming Help the Animals at Christmas live telethon, Channel 5's first, later in the year. We're fun place to work and we're looking for someone with a sense of humour but with a firm but fair control over the cash so that we can re-invest in development and treat ourselves to the occasional Free Food Friday!
We value our team hugely and need a senior team leader to help nurture them and help them and the Company grow. This is a Leeds based position. Salary and bonus structure negotiable.Fixed Term Contract with a start date ASAP to December 20th 2019. An extension beyond this term may be possible.