At a Glance
- Tasks: Promote Hackney as a top filming destination and manage film shoots across the borough.
- Company: Hackney Council, dedicated to serving residents and fostering a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion while working in an exciting, fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in London's creative industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in film production, project management, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity until 01 Oct 2027. Hackney is one of Britain’s most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to promote one of London’s most popular and exciting boroughs for filmmaking. The Council’s Film Office is a one stop shop for filmmakers looking to shoot their project on location in Hackney. We connect filmmakers with council services, raise licensing revenues for the borough and promote Hackney as a filming destination.
As Film Officer, you will work as part of a small team managing all film, television and photography shoots across Council owned sites. You will be a self-starter with great attention to detail, experience at managing multiple projects at any given time and work well to deadlines. You will be a talented communicator and have experience working with a range of partners and stakeholders, often with competing priorities. You will have a good understanding of film and television production, especially relating to location filming. Excellent customer service is essential and you will work closely with clients in the creative industry and represent the Council at meetings with partners and residents. This role will require you to manage shoots on site and attend site visits at locations across the borough. Applicants should be available to work evenings and weekends.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation. Closing date for applications: 27 September 2026 (22:59). Interview date: Wc 12 October 2026. Please note – we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of applications.
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our “PROUD” values: Purpose and Respect, where we foster belonging through active inclusion, kindness, and open dialogue; Ownership, where we champion proactive collaboration and accountability for our shared success; and Unity and Diversity, where we work as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behavior.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk
Film Officer employer: Hackney Borough Council
Hackney Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to the welfare of children and young people, employees benefit from professional growth opportunities, a culture of collaboration, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. The Council's PROUD values promote respect, ownership, and unity, ensuring that all staff feel valued and empowered in their roles.
