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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.
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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 now recruiting for an Events Assistant to join our busy Events team, providing administrative and events support to the Events Manager on a Fixed Term basis until the end of June 2025. This role involves supporting with the planning and delivery of the NFTS Graduation Showcase (delivered week commencing 3rd March) and the NFTS Annual Gala (delivered 24th June). Duties will include monitoring the department inboxes and dealing with enquiries, assisting with the recruitment and supervision of students for events and other administrative duties related to the planning and delivery of events. In the lead up to and on events days themselves, there may be additional hours required, for which time off in lieu can be taken.
This role will suit a candidate with excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, along with great communication skills and proof-reading abilities.
Events Assistant - 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 1st December 2024.
We are now recruiting for an HR & Payroll Administrator to join our small but busy HR team. This role is very varied and you will contribute to a range of HR process including recruitment, onboarding of new employees, processing payroll and keeping our HR system up to date.
This role would suit someone who is very organised and comfortable dealing with numbers, as well as being able to prioritise effectively and being proficient in MS Word, Outlook and Excel.
HR & Payroll Administrator - 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 1st December 2024.
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.
