Head of Production - Volunteer

***PERFORMED REMOTELY***

International Women’s Initiative (IWI) is an organisation which raises awareness of the threats to the human rights of women across the globe and to promote and assist in the achievement of gender equality. Since 2012, IWI has worked to eradicate and educate on human rights violations against women. We take our values very seriously and believe that we cannot one day have equality without transparency, collaboration, inclusiveness, integrity, or tenacity.

In our endeavour to provide a window into the lives of women, confronted by inequities, International Women’s Initiative will begin producing film and video projects, including documentaries, web series and shorts. Our immediate focus will document varied issues effecting women in modern Britain, and will expand soon after. As an organisation which is run 100% by volunteers, we are looking for a Volunteer Senior Executive Assistant who can help grow IWI while ensuring we remain true to our mission and goals.

ROLE CONTEXT

IWI is a fast-growing CIC which has had a lot of recent growth, example being the production team. This role will see the Head of Production developing a team of staff to begin creating. This position, although currently remote, will be an office-based post therefore you would provide crucial support to the team to ensure continued growth and unity.

AIM OF ROLE

• This is a senior role within the IWI management structure, and will have specific accountability for production management. In addition, they will also contribute at a senior level to the overall management and leadership of IWI.
• Leading strategic and planning for the production team
• Leading the production changes required to deliver the end result the team is striving for
• Driving innovation and strategy within productions
• Ensuring best practice principles and protocols are implemented and adhered to across all productions
• To foster close working relationships with Partnerships, Communications and Fundraising counterparts
• To lead and manage a top class, production management staff base
  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  Delivery of the Production Management Strategy and Changes Required
• Development and implementation of operational and financial strategy linked to long-term content strategy
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on performance against objectives and key performance indicators
• Responsible for engaging with staff in shaping and planning projects, championing rationale to ensure smooth deployment and adoption of production related technology
• Supports other divisions with in the team on the development and implementation of their strategies
  Shape and Plan Productions
• Ensures team requirements are fully understood in order to develop viable proposals
• Accountable for the greenlight process for all production content and authorising the start of productions, ensuring resources and editorial aspirations are aligned
• Works closely with fundraisers within the team to identify opportunities for exploitation to ensure the requirements of investors are achievable
• Accountable for consistency of approach in scheduling, budgeting and managing productions
  Manage the Performance of Production Areas
• Ensures adequate training, development and performance management arrangements are in place inline with IWI guidelines and policies
• Jointly accountable with Executive Director for integrating safety and risk management into the production process, advises on safety and risk issues and agrees with IWI action plans
• Accountable for working with Partnerships to implement the strategy for the procurement of production resources, developing supplier frameworks and lists, and ensuring compliance with them

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please forward your CV & cover letter, or for more Information, email info@internationalwomensinitiative.org