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For half a century, the NFTS has developed some of Britain and the world’s top creative talent.
It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally. In 2018, the NFTS was awarded both the BAFTA for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema and the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education. Find out more about the School here.
The NFTS is a full-time working production house, set in film and TV studios in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, just outside London and easily accessible by train and bus.
At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity, and building a culturally diverse workforce. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.
Our commitments to protecting the rights of our staff and students of protected categories can be found here https://nfts.co.uk/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
Explore our latest vacancies
You can find a list of our current vacancies below, simply click on the job title for more details on the role.
What the NFTS can offer
Wherever you work here at NFTS, your contribution will be central to our achievements. In return, full time employees are entitled to 20 days holiday a year, as well as any public holidays and an additional 11 fixed days leave at Christmas and Easter. While our standard week is 9.30-5.30 (35 hours per week), we are supportive of employees wishing to work flexibly and will consider a range of options. Please include any flexible working requests on your cover letter.
Other benefits include: Life Assurance, Pension scheme, Bike to Work scheme, Counselling and Employee Assistance programme, subsidised canteen, Cinema Club (in-house film screenings), Rail discounts/season ticket loans and eligibility for a TOTUM (formerly NUS Extra) discount card that offers a variety of high street discounts.
How to apply
To apply for one of our roles, please email your CV, a covering letter which includes your salary expectation and a completed Equality Monitoring Form to recruitment@nfts.co.uk. Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for these roles, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application.
If you are interested in working with us as a Visiting Tutor, please email your CV and and a completed Equality Monitoring Form to recruitment@nfts.co.uk and we'll share this with the relevant department.
Content Tabs
CoSTAR National Lab for Research and Development in Creative Technology is the largest investment in the creative industries in UK history. NFTS has been announced as a key partner to run the CoSTAR National Lab.
We are now recruiting for an experienced and versatile Studio Manager to oversee the operations of our new CoSTAR studio facility based at Pinewood Studios. This pivotal role will be responsible for the management of a range of specialist and traditional creative technologies, including both the LED volume and the traditional sound stage as well as a range of the latest equipment including 5G private networks, head mounted displays and different production software solutions.
This role would suit an experienced film and/or TV industry practitioner with up-to-date knowledge and understanding of a working studio and the latest developments related to virtual production, along with experience of managing a team.
Studio Manager, CoSTAR - job description
To apply, please email your CV, a covering letter and a completed Equality Monitoring form to Recruitment@nfts.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th January 2025. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We are currently recruiting for a Lead Camera Tutor to provide teaching and support our students on our Camera, Sound and Vision Mixing course. Our unique Postgraduate Diploma in Camera, Sound and Vision Mixing aims to prepare participants for a successful future as a camera operator in studio television production and is run in partnership with Sky TV. This is part-time contracted/freelance opportunity involving approximately 50 days per year.
This role would suit an experienced camera professional with a solid understanding and knowledge of current industry custom and practices, who has good interpersonal skills and a desire to help students grow and develop their skills.
Lead Camera Tutor - job description
To apply, please email your CV, a covering letter and a completed Equality Monitoring form to Recruitment@nfts.co.uk
The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd February 2025. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including young people and adults at risk. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
All successful applicants who are working with students under the age of 19 or vulnerable adults will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references.
