Creative Lead and Visual Content Producer (Maternity Cover)

Unique Voice is a nationally accredited social enterprise working frontline in schools and communities across the South West. We deliver creative programmes using the arts as a medium to make a positive and long-lasting social impact.

CREATIVE, EDUCATIONAL & ASPIRATIONAL PROGRAMMES:

We create programmes and films designed to enable young people to learn, develop and grow in all aspects of their social emotional development. We provide topical and engaging programmes on subjects such as mental health, achievement and belonging, crime and anti- bullying with much of our work aligned to safeguarding and early intervention based services through performance, film and workshop programmes.

TARGETED HOLIDAY PROGRAMMES:

Unique Voice provides creative and stimulating funded holiday programmes across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Working with a trauma- informed approach we provide a safe space for children to participate in performing arts, games, art and creative activities whilst delivering information on healthy eating and providing a locally cooked healthy lunch each day.

Our work has a strong reputation for unlocking young people’s potential, ideas and aspirations. It’s never afraid in its approach to embrace new communities and empower systematic and social change in our communities.

Job Title

Creative Lead and Visual Content Producer

Contract type

Part Time / Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Hours

28 – 32 hours per week- Minimum 3 days working in office

Pay rate

£31,200 – £33,280 pro rata depending on experience

Location

Office based at Unique Voice Head Office, St Bonaventure’s Business Centre, Friary Road, Bristol BS7 8AF.

Expected start date

December 2024

Job Role

We’re recruiting for a highly organised, dynamic, creative individual to join the Unique Voice Team as Creative Lead and Visual Content Producer.

 

CREATIVE LEAD

You will lead a small team of creatives in the development of original content that aligns with our values and resonates with the young people and communities we serve.

You will collaborate with our content producers, designers, and film makers to bring compelling stories, scripts, and ideas to life whilst ensuring that our projects align with our company values and creative pillars.

You will check and provide feedback on all content and educational schemes of work to ensure that it is informed, innovative, inclusive, communicative, captivating and change making.

You will oversee all creative outputs from start to finish, from initial concept meetings with funders and commissioners to working in theatres and schools viewing the final output.

This role is fast paced, multi-faceted and ever changing, no two days are the same.

VISUAL CONTENT PRODUCER

As part of this role, you will be responsible for producing high-quality visual content that supports our educational projects and marketing strategy.

You will collaborate with the team to bring ideas to life through films, animations, design, soundscapes and more, all with the mission to educate young people on difficult subjects and empower them to make positive change.

You will work predominantly in the office but you will also visit schools and work directly with our community to create exciting content that resonates with our audience and communities for both project and marketing content.

You can view the full job specification here:

Key Responsibilities

CREATIVE LEAD

  • Senior involvement in the creative direction of the organisation.
  • Lead the creative vision for various projects, including films, shows, and educational materials.
  • Ensure all content aligns with our values and creative pillars.
  • Host weekly meetings with the creative team.
  • Oversee the entire creative process from concept to completion, managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.
  • Management of the creative team members.
  • Review and provide constructive feedback on all creative outputs, ranging from lessons plans and workshop content, to performance tours and the production of films.
  • Working closely with the operations manager to ensure creative content is delivered in a timely manner.
  • Team development and talent nurture.
  • Overseeing creative recruitment.
  • Supporting customer relationships and sales of creative services.

VISUAL CONTENT PRODUCER

  • Production of visual content, including films, animations, educational videos, soundscapes, design and presentations from concept development through to post-production.
  • Collaborate with our creative producers to develop engaging scripts that effectively communicate with our audience.
  • This role will be supported by other team members and our freelance team based on capacity.

Safeguarding

Due to our position of trust in our sector and the nature of our work with children and young people, all employees employed directly with the Company will be required to complete the Company Application Form to a required standard, provide suitable references, and will be required to undergo DBS checking at the appropriate level; as required by Keeping Children Safe In Education (KCSIE) protocol.In the process of collecting references, we will request information regarding whether or not you are considered suitable to work with children and young people.

You will be required to bring identification and processing documents with you to interview; you will be provided with a list of suitable documents once you have been shortlisted.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Unique Voice CIC is committed to actively encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and throughout the services we deliver. Our aim is to eliminate unlawful discrimination of all kinds and provide equality, fairness and respect for all in our employment, whether temporary, part time or full time.

If you wish to receive this information in an alternative format, or you wish to discuss the vacancy, application or interview process more fully, including adjustments which can be made to remove any barriers to your application, please contact a member of the recruitment team through any of the following methods:

Email: meg@uniquevoice.org
Phone: 0117 428 6240
Mail or in person: St Bonaventure’s Business Centre, Friary Road, Bristol BS7 8AF

Application Details

Please apply using the following link: Application Form

All areas of the form should be completed in full in order to comply with our KCSIE. For any applicants not yet in employment, please complete the details of your current or most recent tutor as a referee where asked for current employer.

Closing Date

Monday 28th October by 9am

Interview Arrangements

First Stage Online Interview – week commencing 4th November

Second Stage In Person Interview – week commencing 11th November