Chief Executive Officer

About us

ScreenSkills is the industry-led strategic skills body for the UK screen industries. As experts in career development for the screen sector, we offer a portfolio of training, programmes, events, free e-learning and other career resources to support the development of technical and professional skills across all career stages and for people from every background in every Nation and region.

We use research and data to identify skills gaps and shortages which informs the investment in high-quality and inclusive training programmes made by our five Skills Funds: animation, children’s TV, film, high-end TV and unscripted TV. Our policy and advocacy work is focused on delivering change to support the UK’s skilled screen workforce and industry.

ScreenSkills is one part of an ecosystem that supports a world-leading, inclusive and agile workforce now and for the future. We work collaboratively with broadcasters, studios, streamers, production companies and other organisations across all sectors to power the skills needed to drive the long-term success of the UK’s screen industries.

Role purpose:

ScreenSkills is seeking an exceptional Chief Executive Officer to lead the UK's skills body for the screen industries at a pivotal moment of transformation. As the organisation delivers its ambitious five-year strategy, the successful candidate will provide visionary leadership, strengthen industry partnerships, drive innovation, diversify funding and champion the development of a skilled, inclusive and future-ready workforce across film, television, animation, VFX and games. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the UK's globally renowned screen sector and ensure it continues to thrive in an era of rapid technological change.

We're looking for an inspiring and commercially astute leader with significant senior executive experience, outstanding stakeholder management skills and a passion for the screen industries.