ScreenSkills HETV Accounts Industry Transfer Programme

Do you work in finance in Manchester, Leeds or Bristol and love television? Would you like to join the growing and dynamic world of TV drama production in your area?

The ScreenSkills HETV Accounts Industry Transfer Programme is a free intensive training scheme seeking out talented staff who can fill a skills shortage in TV production in your area, supported by the ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills Fund with contributions from UK high-end TV productions.

Shows like Peaky Blinders, Victoria and Poldark have been filmed in and around Manchester, Leeds and Bristol respectively, and demand is high in the local industry for your skills.

Participants will get extensive Zoom training sessions with a leading industry accountant as well as an industry overview, interview tips and more.

You can also apply for one of 12 paid placements on local productions that will last 14 weeks.

The course runs this November and there are 20 places available for candidates who live within a commutable distance to the production hubs of Manchester, Leeds or Bristol.

So whether you are keen to change tack in your career or are returning to work after a break, apply now. The deadline is midnight on Friday 23 October 2020.

Who it's for

We want to hear from accounts workers with at least one year’s paid experience in a responsible finance position, living within commuting distance of Manchester, Leeds or Bristol.

You’ll need to convince us you are serious about a career in television accounts and be available for a 14-week paid placement after the course, if you successfully apply for one.

Candidates will be keen to develop their skills to transition into high-end television. Although your first position in the industry might be relatively junior, hard work and drive are quickly and richly rewarded in this sector.

This is one of a range of initiatives aimed at recruiting new entrants and encouraging a more diverse workforce, including those returning to the industry after a career break.

What it covers

The training includes:

• Introduction to working in TV seminar: A 90-minute overview of how the industry works with company MD and author Matt Gallagher (thecallsheet.co.uk).
• Ten 90-minute training sessions with production accountant Neil Cairns (Outlaw King, Under the Skin, The Nest).
• An in-depth tutorial on how to make the best impression in TV job interviews.
• The chance to land one of 12 paid placements lasting 14 weeks with a high-end television production company.

The training will show you how to meet the specific demands of the industry, including: 

• Tracking costs of multiple consecutive episodes at the same time.
• How to keep control of the figures before, during and after shooting
• Reporting costs per episode and per series
• Getting to grips with the different budgeting systems used in the industry
• Running payroll for cast and crew

Training dates are:

• Saturday 7 November. 10am - 90minutes
• Saturday 7 November. 3pm - 90minutes
• Saturday 14 November. 10am - 90minutes
• Saturday 14November. 3pm - 90minutes
• Saturday 21 November. 10am - 90minutes
• Saturday 21 November. 3pm - 90minutes
• Saturday 28 November. 10am - 90minutes
• Saturday 28 November. 3pm - 90minutes
• Saturday 5 December. 10am - 90minutes
• Saturday 5 December. 3pm - 90minutes

A live 90 minute Zoom presentation with an introduction to the industry will take place for all who have been shortlisted for an interview, in the week of the interviews. Details of this will be shared closer to the time.

How to apply

The application deadline is Friday 23 October 2020 and those selected for interview will be contacted by Wednesday 28 October 2020. Please apply via thecallsheet.co.uk here.

Contact information

Email: info@thecallsheet.co.uk