High-end TV encouraging good working: in practice

This in-person training is an opportunity for high-end TV professionals to learn how to manage themselves and others, and to connect in the real world with industry colleagues.

Course leaders Addie Orfila and Alison Surtees will guide discussions on improving personal and team resilience, wellbeing, managing expectations and dealing with conflict. They'll also provide an opportunity to discuss challenges and responsibilities with industry experts including a HR manager. 

For those who require further support, one-to-one sessions can be organised.

This programme is funded by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund made up of contributions from UK high-end TV productions. 

Who it's for

Training is open to those working in production, tech and craft roles, 

• line producers
• production managers
• directors of photography
• hair and make up designers and supervisors 
• costume designers and supervisors
• sound recordists
• production designers and art directors

What it covers

The day will be split up into 3 sessions of 2 hours each, with breaks. Refreshments and lunch will provided.

Guidance will include:

• Managing wellbeing, stress, physical and mental health
• Improving work/life balance
• Assessing priorities and setting boundaries in a work environment
• Supporting colleagues
• Developing trust and effective communication between groups
• Having difficult conversations including use of language
• Avoiding confrontation
• Leading by example and challenging thinking
• Legal contractual obligations and implications
• Fair and transparent recruitment practices

How to apply

3 sesTraining dates are as follows:

IN PERSON EVENT Wednesday 25th September @ Cardiff - Managers and Non-Managers (Wales crew only)

IN PERSON EVENT Tuesday 22nd October @ Belfast - Managers and Non-Managers (Northern Ireland crew only)

IN PERSON EVENT Wednesday 30th October @ Glasgow - Managers and Non-Managers (Scotland crew only)

Places will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Whilst training is free to you once confirmed, there is a cost associated to your place that is supported by the High-end TV Skills Fund. If for any reason you can no longer attend your booked sessions, please let your training provider know at least 24 hours before the date so that places can be offered to those on a waiting list. 

There is a small bursary available to help with travel or access requirements. This can be applied for once you’ve been accepted on the course. 

All candidates, who have not already done so, must undertake the ‘Work Well Series’ of online training before attending this programme, which can be found here on the ScreenSkills website. 

Contact information

Name: Alison Surtees
Email: alison@almaisonproducers.net