This is an exciting opportunity for an passionate individual with knowledge of filming best practices and trends to join our vibrant organisation and bring London's most iconic parks to life on screen! Working with us means you'll be right in the heart of the action, collaborating with film crews, event organisers, and our brilliant park teams to deliver unforgettable experiences. What's more, you'll have the freedom to use your passion for the arts to build exciting partnerships and craft moments that bring The Royal Parks' stunning scenery to the world. So, if you want to play a pivotal role in balancing commercial success with conservation, ensuring that our parks continue to be magical places for everyone to enjoy, then apply today! The Role As our Filming and Events Manager, you will manage filming and photography activities across our parks and green spaces. Overseeing the filming office, you will handle inquiries, contracts and permits, whilst managing logistics and liaising with production teams and local stakeholders to ensure compliance with park regulations. Ensuring high standards and effective project co-ordination, you will draft legal agreements, oversee unit base applications and, when needed, manage events to maintain a balanced use of park spaces. Additionally, you will:
* Collaborate with the Communications, Marketing, and Engagement team to attract new filming opportunities
* Recommend and monitor fee structures, track revenue and support the Head of Events & Filming in achieving income targets
* Assess applications for health and safety
* Liaise with relevant authorities to ensure safe, organised filming activities, Please note we're not responsible for the content of job ads, as they're posted by the recruiter. We'll aim to resolve the reported issue and we'll use your feedback to improve the quality of our ads.
To be considered as a Filming and Events Manager, you will need:
* Working knowledge of filming best practices and trends
* The ability to identify the complexities of holding filming shoots in The Royal Parks and consequently ensure standards are upheld during shoots
* Strong commercial acumen
* Effective communication, mediation and stakeholder engagement skills
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Due to the nature of the role, there will be some weekend and evening work required. Other organisations may call this role Senior Film and Events Co-ordinator, Location and Events Manager, Events and Location Manager, Senior Events and Filming Co-ordinator, Parks Events Manager, or Location Management Lead.
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year. We are now looking for a Filming and Events Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.
* Salary of £34,000 - £39,187 per annum, depending on experience
* 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years' service
* Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
* Hybrid/agile working options
* Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
* Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
* Learning and development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme
* Offices in a beautiful location