Head of Production & Content (maternity cover

We are looking for a Head of Production and Content to join the National Theatre Digital Team on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover).

The Head of Production & Content is responsible for leading on the development, production and delivery of the NT's original digital content, from stage captures to original content series. They lead a unified team of Production Staff, Editors, Producers and Post-Production specialists in delivering content across the NT’s digital products (NT Live, NT at Home, NT Collection and You Tube) as well as third party broadcasters.

They are responsible for continually optimising and evolving production processes for content creation, and harnessing innovation and creativity to create world-leading filmed theatre. They ensure the Production & Content team is fully integrated and aligned to support organisation-wide business objectives.

As a key senior leader, they work collaboratively with the Executive team and stakeholders across the organisation to shape new digital opportunities, extend the reach and impact of the NT’s work, and provide strategic oversight of external filming and content partnerships associated with the National Theatre.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Significant proven priorexperiencein a senior positionleading a Production and/or Content team delivering content fortheatrical, home entertainment or education markets.
• Understanding of live broadcast workflows and experience of innovating processes within this field in relation to cameraand sound technology
• Established and successful track record delivering complexdigital content ensuring value for money is maximised and projects are delivered on time.
• Proven experience and understanding of the creative industries, in particular theatre industry and key players in the creative community
• Substantial experience of leading cross-functional teams, witha track recordof managing and motivating teams in a fast-paced environment, supporting their professional development, and ensuring and collaborative and supportive workplace.
• Extensive experience setting,managing,and analysing budgets to ensure effective management of resources, both financial and personnel.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

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Working with us will give you…

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities
• On-site occupational health support
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
• Volunteer leave – one paid day…