About this role
The Location Manager’s primary role will be to identify and find ideal locations for a film shoot, reporting to the Producer, Director and Production Designer. Primary job duties and responsibilities will be to:
• Negotiate the cost and terms of the hire, crew and vehicle access, parking, noise reduction, power sources, catering requirements and any official permissions that may be needed
• Manage all aspects of shooting in each location, including ensuring that everyone in the cast and crew knows how to get to the filming location, and that the route is signposted clearly
• Oversee the health and safety of everyone using the location
• Ensure that the location cleaned and locked up, before returning it to its owners in a satisfactory condition
• Handle any damage and related insurance claims
Qualifications and competencies include:
• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or at least 4 years’ production experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in project management or relevant field
• Ability to visualise and find potential locations
• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong negotiating skills
• Understanding of location fees
• Knowledge of contracts
• Familiarity with local authority processes for permits
• Strong problem solving skills
• Full driving licence
• Working knowledge of health and safety requirements
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.