For half a century, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has developed some of Britain and the world's top creative talent. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally. In 2018, the NFTS was awarded both the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema and the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.

The Head of Production role at the NFTS is a unique opportunity for someone who is excited about working collegiately with staff and students, to enable the work of the next generation of film, television and games-makers.

The NFTS makes more than a hundred and fifty film, television and games projects each year. The School is a full-service studio with the resources in house to produce and complete work to the very highest standards. Many of these projects play leading festivals around the world and win internationally significant prizes.

The Head of Production ensures that the School's resources are effectively utilised, ensuring that students are well supported to deliver their projects to the very highest quality, whilst also ensuring projects are delivered on time and budget and in line with the School's stated Health and Safety policy and industry best practice.

As an experienced Production Manager, Line Producer or Head of Production, you will have extensive knowledge and practical experience of scheduling & budgeting; of industry custom & practice across production processes; and a proven ability to work at different levels of budget, and across different genres to effectively manage resources; and, importantly, an understanding of the necessity to engage positively with the key production departments.

Applicants need to be excellent communicators possessing strong interpersonal skills and an enthusiasm for working with young people at the start of their careers.

The closing date for applications will be 2nd May 2021.

At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We're an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity, and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti-racist organization and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.