The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) are seeking an inaugural Chair for the new industry body; applications are open to individuals across the screen sector. The deadline for this opportunity is 5pm 14th June 2019.
Context
There have been significant developments in the West Midlands’ creative economy over the last 18 months, including winning a £1.3m boost from the DCMS Creative Industries Scale Up programme and the recently launched Local Industrial Strategy, with its commitment to ‘creative content, techniques and technologies’.
The screen sector has benefited from supportive programmes such as the BFI funded and WMCA and BCC supported West Midlands Screen Bureau’s Design Labs, pilots
and research, Creative England’s Be More Birmingham event and policy roundtable and Ukie’s programme of events and support for the games and interactive sector. The
invaluable work on the Channel 4 bid created momentum and identified some promising opportunities.
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is keen to build on this momentum. Consultation with the screen sector has highlighted the need for a coordinated approach
across the region, led by the industry.
About the Role
The WMCA is developing a new Screen Industry Body (working title). Working closely with the region’s three Local Enterprise Partnerships and existing networks, the Screen
Industry Body will act as a coordinated voice for the sector and oversee a programme of activities to support the industry. The WMCA defines the screen sector as film, television, games, animation, high-end TV, VFX and immersive tech.
The inaugural Chair will be an individual with an exceptional track record in the private sector, with the following experience:
• Working at an international or national level
• Operating at a senior level within the screen sector
• Exemplary contacts and networks within the creative industries
• Demonstrate a passion for growing the screen sector in the UK or internationally
To Apply
To apply please send a CV and cover note to Jessica.Key@wmca.org.uk. The deadline for applications is 14th June 2019.
More information about the new screen industry body is available on request. If you would like to speak with someone informally about the about the role please contact Jessica.
Key@wmca.org.uk
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