Director of HR and Compliance

Location: Leavesden Park, Watford WD25 7GS

Company: The Production Guild of Great Britain

Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Closes: Wed 15th Jan 2025

The Production Guild of Great Britain represents the professional interests of film and high-end television drama industry production practitioners. Our 1,000+ strong membership work at all levels in the production office, production accounts, location management, assistant directing, post production and VFX.

Responsibilities:

Deputising for the Acting CEO; working with a wide range of individuals and partners, internally and externally to develop the opportunities of PGGB, and maintaining The Guild as a leading organisation within the UK film and TV drama industry
Maintaining and enhancing policies and procedures that promote company culture and vision
Overseeing business operations of the company and the work of the team
Project Manage to completion The HRH Duke of Edinburgh Talent Showcase in March 2025

Report to: The Director of HR and Compliance will report to the Acting CEO and will maintain control of the different areas of our work, an efficient leader with excellent people skills and business acumen.

Fixed Term Contract 3 months (neg) from January 2025 (one month notice period minimum)

Hours: This is a full-time, senior position within the Production Guild. Office hours are 9.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week). The postholder will be required to work outside these hours on occasion.

Responsibilities

Implement departmental strategies, plans and procedures
Maintain policies that promote PGGB’s culture and vision
Oversee, manage and lead the work of the team (marketing, business, membership, training departments) acting as line manager
Report to the Acting CEO on all matters of importance
Deputise for the Acting CEO when required externally
Liaise with PGGB board as directed by Acting CEO
To work closely with Acting CEO and Financial Controller to ensure business remains fully compliant, contracts are managed in a timely manner and projects delivered successfully.
Develop and oversee the strategy and organisation of large-scale projects for The Production Guild of Great Britain including HRH Duke of Edinburgh Talent Showcase (March 2025)
Review PGGB departmental contracts, partnerships and agreements, enhancing a strategy for increasing revenue for the Production Guild of Great Britain through mutually beneficial alliances
Nations & Regions strategy – to continue to develop and grow initiative working with partners and committee to expand reach, add value and support activity in each area

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Director of HR and Compliance will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by the overall business objectives of the organisation.

Experience and Personal Qualities

Essential:

Proven experience as Senior lead in compliance or relevant role
Demonstrable competency in strategic planning and business development
Relevant experience in legal and contractual negotiations.
Outstanding organisational and leadership abilities
Strong HR skills to maintain a positive and proactive team at all times with Acting CEO
Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
Aptitude in decision-making and problem-solving
Keen attitude to provide the best quality service for PGGB members and partners
Experience of working within the of film and TV drama production industry, or a membership/ not for profit organisation
Excellent IT skills to manage detailed contracts, agreements and related documents

Desirable:

An exceptional project manager, capable of design and delivery of high-profile events
Experience in fundraising

To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering email or letter explaining why you think you will be good for this role.

Email to: recruitment@productionguild.com

Closing date for applications: 12pm, Wednesday 15th January 2025

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