Photographer / Videographer

Photographer/Videographer

UK Defence Academy, Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8LA

Permanent

Full Time, (37 hours per week)

£31,691 (dependent upon experience) per annum plus benefits

Serco have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Photographer/Videographer to join our team based at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham, Swindon. The Photographer/Videographer will provide a full photographic still and video service to the Defence Academy, taking their creative lead from the AV and Photographic Team Leader.

70% of your duties will be Photography and 30% will be Videography.

Main responsibilities of the role include:

• Taking bookings directly from customers, the Team Leader, or the TopDesk system.
• Liaison with customers to ensure suitability of venues, and with porterage staff to organise staging, movement of chairs, etc. for group photography.
• Photography of formal or informal groups both indoors and outdoors; on location; studio photography; mugshots of student intakes; passport and visa photography; coverage of VIP visits and other key events; general photography and any other photographic tasks as requested.
• Prompt turnaround and delivery of images/videos for use on Social Media, Comms, or Defence Academy intranet.
• Use of innovative photographic equipment as provided (e.g., a 360-degree camera).
• Use of Adobe Photoshop to fully post-process images as necessary.
• Meta-tagging of all images/videos for ease of search/retrieval using established methods and procedures agreed with the Team Leader.
• Video filming and editing using Adobe Premier Pro for use onsite/offsite and/or on MOD social media.
• Support the Video Editor/Videographer in provision of a full video production/post-production service.
• Flexibility to travel to other sites/contracts to work, attend meetings, take briefs, etc.

Photographic/video work will be required outside contracted support hours including occasional weekends, for which overtime will be paid.

What you'll need to do the job:

• City & Guilds, related degree, and/or substantial experience evidenced by a strong portfolio of both photographic and video work.
• Practical experience of photographic lighting in studio and on location using flash, portable LED lighting, umbrellas, and soft boxes.
• Creative approach to photographic composition and ability to interpret briefs.
• Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Premier Pro.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Passionate about providing excellent product quality and customer service.
• Effective communication skills and ability to engage with customers at all levels.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• You will need to achieve BPSS clearance prior to appointment; Serco will arrange this on your behalf.

Please note, you will need to provide a portfolio of work showing evidence of photographic and video work; please be prepared to share this when requested (without evidence of this we will not be able to proceed to interview).

What we offer:

• Free, secure onsite parking.
• Opportunity to join many sports and activity clubs (heavily subsidised subscription costs).
• Gym membership, the site boasting 2 fully equipped gymnasiums.
• 18-hole golf course (annual membership circa £375).
• Fully equipped riding stables, with the opportunity for lessons.
• Other sporting facilities include tennis courts, Astro-turf football pitches, and much more.
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme.
• Holidays: 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres.
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment, and travel.
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period.
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network, and be part of a community.
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme.