Deputy Head of Production

Lifted Entertainment
Permanent, Full Time
Based: Media City

For more information please email TalkingCareers@itv.com

Your work matters to millions.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within Lifted Entertainment for a Deputy Head of Production based in our Manchester office. 

Lifted Entertainment is a thriving Label within ITV Studios and produces a wide range of programming in their Manchester and London offices. We are extremely proud of our excellence in programme making and the creativity of our teams.

From live shows such as Dancing on Ice, to talent shows like The Voice UK, quizzes such as University Challenge and Countdown and reality TV formats including Love Island and I’m A Celebrity, there isn’t an unscripted genre we don’t produce.

Our people are everything and they are the ones who work with us to create award - winning, fun - and funny - entertainment shows.
The post holder will be expected to create, in partnership with senior editorial colleagues, outstanding, distinctive, multi-platform and commercially successful content within operational, financial, welfare and legal constraints.

The post holder will provide team leadership for the Production Management Team. They will ensure compliance with all ITV’s processes and policies (H&S, Duty of Care, Data Protection, Anti-bribery, Modern Slavery, Cyber Security, Operational Risk) as well as fulfilment of ITV’s diversity and inclusion and environmental commitmentsThe post holder will have sufficient breadth, knowledge and experience of operating at a senior management level, bringing effective leadership and playing a key role in building and maintaining a professional production team.

Some Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding of the Label P&L and the impact on key decision making.
• Accountable for controlling the financial and operational management of a portfolio of programmes for the Manchester base, so that they are produced efficiently on schedule and on budget delivering to editorial brief and production margins.
  Responsible for working in partnership with senior editorial colleagues and all commercial partners (Commercial, Interactive, Online, GE) acting as key point of contact to ensure that opportunities for commercial exploitation are identified at an early stage, are achievable and coordinated throughout the production process realising maximum potential revenue.
• To be the control point and main contact for guidance on health and safety, production compliance and insurance issues ensuring with senior editorial colleagues that teams have an understanding of – and comply with – ITV policies, guidelines, legislative and regulatory requirements in order to minimise ITV’s exposure to risk.
• Accountable for keeping abreast of technology developments and working with key resource providers to identify the most appropriate and efficient workflow (capture, editing process) ensuring all assets are delivered within the contractually agreed timeframe.
• Understanding of ITV strategy and policies and ability to ensure these are embedded in the DNA of the Production Management community and activity.
• Accountable for driving both the start up process and final review of each production to ensure lessons are learned and improvements implemented.
• Responsible with senior editorial colleagues, to effectively lead production teams and manage all production staffing matters in line with company HR policy demonstrating a proactive approach towards fair selection, diversity, career development, performance management, team culture and succession planning.
• Working closely with the Head of Production to ensure cohesive working practices across our teams, close collaboration and cooperation between the London and Manchester offices.

To be considered for this opportunity you will need to demonstrate the following skills:
Minimum role criteria - please provide evidence in your application:

• Understanding a large Label P&L and the impact on key decision making.
• Extensive production and commercial knowledge to lead the successful production of a portfolio of programmes.
• Demonstrates proven financial acumen with a solution-focussed approach to achieving editorial ambition and sensitivity to the pressures of production and the creative process.
• Excellent people skills and the ability to work well with colleagues across the business.

Other things we’re looking for (key role criteria):

• Ability to act as a senior leader playing a key role in driving innovation, change and continuous improvement as well as a positive and dynamic working environment.
• Confidence to effectively manage upwards and draw on a range of strategies and styles to persuade, challenge and influence others.
• Ability to manage at both a macro and micro level displaying sufficient authority to oversee the bigger picture as well as paying due attention to specific issues as they arise.
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop teams giving clear sense of direction and drawing on the strengths of individuals to achieve best results.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with other Senior Team members across the label.
• Proficient in managing, Health, Safety & Risk including Duty of Care/Welfare on programmes both on and off screen.
• Demonstrates energy and resilience and ability to maintain performance in face of ever-changing priorities and workload.
• Demonstrates maturity to manage and mitigate any major crises or unforeseen events.
• High level of integrity particularly when dealing with confidential and sensitive information.
  

Lifted Entertainment is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are Disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.

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There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including:

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone.
• Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more.
• Annual bonus opportunity.
• Competitive pension contribution.
• Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares.
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life.

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Closing date:  Midnight 8 December 2024

Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.