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Executive Director
UKFC US Executive Director (ref: CEO/USD01) Please not this post is based in Los Angeles, California, USA Reports to: Chief Executive Officer, UK Film Council (based London, UK) Outline of Role/Purpose of Job: You will be primarily responsible for representing the interests of the UK film industry and the UK Film Council (UKFC) on all matters in the United States. Key Tasks/Responsibilities: Strategic Development: Keeping abreast of UK Film Council¡¦s key issues and determining where and when to discuss them with US industry; reporting intelligence on the ground to CEO or relevant Department Head at UKFC, as necessary; identifying new opportunities for UKFC to assist in delivering its objectives; maintaining existing and create new relationships with purpose; introducing CEO of UKFC to relevant US contacts as per agreed objectives. Office: Overseeing administration of office so it runs smoothly; Human Resources; finance reconciliation and reporting to Chief Operating Officer; managing new IT. Inward Investment: Meeting with majors and mini majors about potential projects for UK; overseeing inward investment work by Information Officer, including information exchanges with the UK-based International Department. Training: Creating opportunities for UK industry with the top four film schools in US; reporting best practice findings to UK Film Skills Group; feeding comments, US perceptions to UK. Support for Funds: Developing working strategy with the UKFC Funds as to how UKFCUS can assist; oversee work by Information Executive; meeting with Managers, Agents, Equity Partners, etc; reading coverage and scripts, where relevant; pitching projects such as Development Fund¡¦s ¡§25 Words Or Less¡¨ to key contacts. Diversity: Creating opportunities for UK industry; reporting best practice findings to Head of Diversity; feeding comments, US perceptions to UK. Export Promotion: Acting as ambassador for UKFC in the US; delivering export promotion activity plan in the US (see plan). Supporting UK Government: Supporting Her Majesty¡¦s Consulate General in LA and the UK Government¡¦s Department for Culture, Media and Sport, where relevant on UK film matters in US. Person specification - Experience and Qualifications Required: * Seasoned film professional with knowledge and contacts in film policy, finance, production and distribution. * Strong administration and management skills * Well-developed interpersonal skills * Ability to manage Human Resources, finance and management reporting in a US context Salary: USD Negotiable Applying for the post You can download the UK Film Council application form by clicking here:UK Film Council Application Form please return the completed form to the Abi Luck at the address below - including the relevant reference number, for for a hard copy of an application form, please send a large self-addressed envelope to the same address, quoting relevant reference ref: CEO/USD01 Abi Luck HR Co-Ordinator UK FILM COUNCIL 10 Little Portland Street London W1W 7JG UNITED KINGDOM The UK Film Council uses an application form-based recruitment process only. This is to ensure equality of treatment and is also part of our responsibilities as a public sector employer to offer fair and open competition. Please ensure that you follow all the instructions on the application form. Failure to do so may jeopardise your application. Selection for interview will depend purely on whether you meet the essential criteria for the position. Please do not append CVs or photographs as these will be discarded. The UK Film Council cannot use these. Completed application forms should be sent to the address above for the attention of Abi Luck, the HR Co-Ordinator. Closing date for applications: Friday 24 March 2006. Due to the high number of applicants for vacancies at the UK Film Council, we regret that we are unable to reply to those not selected for interview. If you have not heard from us by 21 April 2006, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
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