Location Assistant & Unit Manager Talent Pools
Location Department, Emmerdale
Freelance Talent Pools
Leeds
Closing date: Mon 19th April 2021

Why you should join us...

We connect with millions of people every day, make content they can't get enough of and reflect and shape the world we live in... and we do all this through the power of creativity. We will be a digitally led entertainment and media company that creates and brings brilliant content to audiences, wherever, whenever and however they choose.

Business overview per Business Area:

In order to support our busy Location Department, we regularly offer short-term and long-term contracts to cover the position of Location Assistant and also that of Unit Manager. We are facing a busy summer schedule and if you have Locations experience and would like to work on Emmerdale, then we would love to hear from you.

You will already have experience of working in a Locations capacity and will be able to demonstrate a proven credits list of productions in the TV industry that you have worked on.

Location Assistant:

This role entails...
This role involves supporting the Locations team in helping set up a Unit and ensuring the smooth-running of the shooting day with regards to locations. We have multiple units shooting simultaneously, so you will need to be flexible and adaptable with the ability to help us run more than one Unit at a time - you may start the day on one location and end the day on another, so there is a great deal of variety and adaptability within this role. You will need to be on location before any crew/vehicles arrive and be prepared to be the last to leave.

Key Responsibilities:
* To cover the Unit on location for the full duration of the shoot, assisting on set and informing 1st AD if required to leave the set.
* The Unit Manager may or may not be present for the full shooting day, in which case you would need to be able to carry out all associated duties with the role, remaining on set and informing the 1st AD if you have to leave set.
* Develop the skills and ability to cover the role of the Unit Manager, including all associated administration duties.
* Taking instructions from the Unit Manager and applying these to the daily running of the location shoot.
* Guiding in vehicles to the correct position.
* Laying floor protection; setting up refreshment stations; bins; smoking poles etc. prior to the start of the shoot.

What do I need to get this role/job?

Minimum criteria
* Confident driver and in possession of a valid UK driving licence.
* Production Safety Awareness- experience working to health and safety regulations.
* Experience of working in a Locations role on a television drama; other relevant roles within TV production will be considered.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience working under pressure and to tight production deadlines, taking a creative approach to problem solving.
* Flexible approach to work and working hours, due to the variable nature of production schedules.
* Experience dealing sensitively with situations and matters of confidentiality.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from candidates with a disability and as a Disability Confident Leader, we have committed to interview all candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. (minimum criteria above)

Key Criteria:
* Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to take a variety of approaches when dealing with issues and problems.
* A strong team player with the ability to develop good working relationships with all departments and assist the ADs department if the opportunity should arise on set.
* Ability to make rapid accurate assessments, using own initiative to prioritise tasks.
* Adaptable, flexible and reliable as you will be assigned to different Units as required by the Unit Managers.
* Good punctuality is essential for a role in Locations.
* Strong interpersonal skills, including being able to adapt approach depending on the person and issue being dealt with.
* Good organisational and time-management skills.
* The ability to build and maintain effective relations both internally and externally.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* First Aid training, or the willingness to train as a First Aider, would be useful.
* Good administration and IT skills would be advantageous.
* Credible representative of the Company with both internal and external contacts and stakeholders.

Unit Manager:

This role entails...
To manage the logistics on site, including unit moves during the shooting day. An ambassador for the production; dealing respectfully and appropriately with members of the public whilst securing and managing a location. Responsible for the prep; setting up and managing a Unit of Emmerdale, from the Technical Recce stage through to completion of the block including the set-up and running of unit bases. You may be required to work on more than one block simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:
* Complete all necessary production paperwork that is associated with this role to a high standard of accuracy and meeting production deadlines.
* Responsible for a 'per block' location budget, recording costs in the required format making sure that all costs are captured and accounted for.
* To find and book unit bases where necessary and create accurate movement orders.
* Draw up the parking plans for the shoot, as well as arranging crane and scaffolding permits and temporary traffic restriction orders and submit them to local Councils for costing and approval.
* Will be required to cover the role of Location Manager as and when requested.
* Following a defined handover from Location Manager, be able to conduct and run Recces on the Location Manager's behalf. Prep for recces will include reading scripts; giving input re locations and scouting new locations if required.
* Expectation to work long hours; occasional weekends (including Meet & Greets); bank holidays and nightworking.
What do I need to get this role/job?

Minimum criteria
* Proven track record of working as a Location Manager or Unit Manager on a television drama.
* Experience managing a team and demonstrable leadership and communication skills.
* Experience working under pressure within production schedule deadlines - often dealing with last minute changes.
* Experience managing budgets and negotiating.
* Health and Safety qualification (preferably IOSH level or equivalent).
* Confident driver and in possession of a valid UK driving licence.
* Experience dealing sensitively with situations and matters of confidentiality.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from candidates with a disability and as a Disability Confident Leader, we have committed to interview all candidates with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. (minimum criteria above)

Key Criteria:
* Legal awareness with regard to public liability; trespass; public highway; contract law; anti-bribery and copyright would be advantageous.
* First Aid training, or the willingness to train as a First Aider, would be useful.
* Excellent role model with good leadership qualities.
* Friendly, positive and proactive approach to all tasks.
* Ability to use your own initiative. Analyse information and situations in order to prevent and/or solve problems quickly.
* Excellent negotiation, organisation; budgetary; administrative and IT skills.
* Strong work ethic and discipline. Self-motivator.
Both roles are required to move objects and equipment needed on location such as floor protection, tables, bins etc. From time to time, towing will be involved in the Unit Manager role. Both roles will also require a confident driver in possession of a valid UK driving licence.

We want to be the most flexible employer in Media. We offer Smart working and we will support you and provide you the right environment and work/ life balance