Film Officer

Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity until 01 Oct 2027

Hackney is one of Britain’s most exciting and fastest-changing boroughs. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself.

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.

If you would like to discuss the role further, please do not hesitate to contact Will McLaverty at will.mclaverty@hackney.gov.uk

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.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.

To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.

As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.

We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.

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

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