High-end TV sustainability coordinator training

Do you have a passion for protecting our planet but feel your current role in HETV doesn't allow you to make a real difference?

As sustainability becomes a critical focus, crew who can navigate the intricacies of production, while implementing environmentally friendly strategies, are essential.

The high-end TV sustainability coordinator training is your opportunity to transform your career into one that helps drive meaningful change in the industry.

Run by Sustainable Film, the leading agency in TV and film in sustainability, this course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to become an industry sustainability coordinator.

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

Who it's for

This course is designed for:

• scripted HETV assistant production coordinators
• scripted HETV production coordinators
• HETV unit managers
• HETV assistant location managers

We also welcome those with equivalent industry experience.

Please note this training is not for new entrants. 

With only 10 places available, we are committed to diversity and welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to those from black, asian and minority ethnic backgrounds; people with a disability; people from the LGBTQ+ community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

We offer inclusive training. If you have any needs which we can accommodate during the recruitment process and beyond, or would like support completing the booking form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format, please email hello@sustainablefilm.green

We also welcome applications from all regions of the UK and therefore funding is available for travel and accommodation for the in-person days.

What it covers

This training will cover:

• the crucial role of the sustainability coordinator
• albert carbon reporting and certification
• an overview of a sustainable scripted production
• legal obligations and compliance on set
• costs and savings from working sustainably
• the fundamentals of climate change
• politics, productions and people Interplay
• waste as a resource and the circular economy
• biodiversity and productions
• crew communication and engagement

The course will offer engaging reading materials and interactive learning techniques, culminating in an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge at the end of the course

Please read Sustainable Film’s sustainability coordinator job description here.

How to apply

This is a unique immersive learning course. You will experience a blend of remote sessions, in-person group training and interactive learning.

We ask that you ensure you can attend all sessions during this period before you make your application.

Week 1 - Monday 13 to Friday 17 Janaury 2025

These sessions are entirely remote, and whilst theys will be held live and are interactive, there will also be the opportunity to catch up at a time that is convenient for you. However you must have completed all training from week 1 before week 2 begins. 

Week 2 - Monday 20 to Friday 24 January 2025

These sessions will be held at Sustainability Film's offices at Warner Brothers Studios Leavesden. This week will include site visits to key facilities and training sessions with experts in their specialist fields.

You will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the industry. Your expert tutors will include Sustainable Film’s team of in-house sustainability consultants, coordinators, and data analysts, alongside leading industry experts and suppliers.

Deadline for applications: Friday 29 November 2024

Click 'apply now' to submit your application.

Funding is available for travel and accommodation for the in-person days, please include in your application if you require this assistance.

Contact information

Name: Amelia Price
Email: hello@sustainablefilm.green