70243 - Social Media Videographer

The national salary range is £31,265 - £34,446, London salary range is £35,405- £39,000. Your salary will be dependent on your base location
2
12 Months
National
London
102 PETTY FRANCE (MOJ) LONDON, SW1H 9AJ
Please note: Some of our MoJ Office locations, such as our Liverpool Justice Collaboration Centre, require higher levels of National Security Vetting. The MoJ is working to open more Justice Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite Offices over time. Click here to learn more about where our currently open Justice Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite Offices are, to identify where you may be based and understand National Security Vetting requirements of each location.
HEO
HEO
Fixed Term
Up to 24 Months
Full Time
Communications / Marketing

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Job Title:  Social Media Videographer

Grade:  HEO / IO

Salary:  £35,405 - £39,000

Location:  The role will be based at 102 petty France. We currently attend the office for a minimum of two days a week and you may be asked to attend for additional days when required.

Directorate/Unit:  Communications & Information Directorate/External Communications

Team:  Digital and Strategic Communications, Content and Channels Team

Type of Contract:  24 month FTC

Working Pattern:  Full Time 

The Ministry of Justice supports a range of issues that have a profound impact on people’s lives. We are at the heart of the justice system, and our priority work ranges from prison reform to modern justice and support for victims.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a busy and ambitious team, creating innovative social media content at a cutting-edge government department.

You will share responsibility for the team’s video production, photography and graphic design for our broad-reaching channels, working on briefs across our vital portfolios: Prisons, Probation, Victims, Sentencing, Courts and Justice.

You relish getting to know a portfolio well and discovering a project’s specific needs and offering creative solutions at an edit desk or on location. You will be required to travel to different locations and occasionally work non-standard office hours.

If you’re passionate about creating video, photography and design for engaging social media content, and you want to work on high-profile people-centric issues, this is the job for you.

Here are a few examples of our recent work:

Reducing Reoffending with Sebastian Vettel:

Supporting Prison Leavers - Stacey's Story:

Meet the Next Generation of Prison Officers:

Banning the abuse of intimate images online:

British Sign Language Jury Access:

Upskirting campaign:

Meet Probation Officer Sam:

HMP Five Wells – Smarter Prisons:

The Clink Restaurant:

Sentencing and Public Protection:

How a Probation Officer fights crime:

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Manage the production process from start to finish: conceptualising, coordinating, shooting and editing to final product delivery at pace, ensuring that the outputs meet the brief’s needs, speedy time constraints, quality and budget.
  • Shoot and edit both studio and location footage including interviews, pieces to camera, engaging b-roll, and promotional videos for campaigns and events.
  • Determine what equipment is required for shoot’s using our high-end kit list and have an intricate knowledge of camera set-up, lighting and audio. Help carry/transport kit when travelling to/from and around locations as required.
  • Direct talent including senior leaders, government ministers, stakeholders and VIP guests with confidence, sensitivity and clear creative vision.
  • Shoot and edit photography including portraits, groups, presentations and large events.
  • Travel for shoots (nationally – England and Wales, occasionally internationally), sometimes multiple times a week as required and sometimes outside of office hours. For example, to prisons, courts, victim support units, probation centres, charities.
  • Design graphics and engaging social media posts bespoke to social platform formats – Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.
  • Work on fast-paced briefs, making technical and creative recommendations and presenting ideas for approval or development, explaining clearly and confidently how the creative work will achieve the key outcomes.
  • Discuss work schedules and status knowledgeably and confidently.
  • Manage multiple projects at a time while paying strict attention to detail and deadlines.
  • Work with and foster feedback to develop content.
  • Work effectively as part of a team other videographers, photographers, designers, and strategists.

Essential experience and personal skills:

  • 3+ years of industry experience or demonstrable equivalent industry knowledge and skills.
  • Excellent and proven knowledge of digital video production with a thorough understanding of production, timeframes and technical delivery.
  • Excellent knowledge across Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including Premiere Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator (knowledge of After Effects is a bonus).
  • Proficient in self-shooting and equipment set-up, including sound and talent direction, and particularly an excellent knowledge of lighting techniques.
  • Creative flair, originality, a strong visual sense and ability to challenge where you feel innovation or improvements are needed.
  • Proactive and positive attitude and a passion for creating the best possible creative.
  • Strong communication and direction skills, bringing out the best from high-profile talent and diverse case studies, both on camera and behind the scenes.
  • Working knowledge of DSLR cameras and lenses (Sony experience is a plus).
  • Knowledge of using social media to test and refine messages, scaling up what works.
  • Degree (or equivalent) in media production, film production, performing arts or other related subject is preferred or equivalent practical on-the-job experience.

Please note:

  • This role requires regular travel as outlined, often multiple shoots in a week. Where it doesn’t conflict with shoot schedules we do support remote working, in agreement with your line manager. The outside-of-standard office hours can be claimed back, or you have a later start time on those shoot days, in agreement with your line manager.
  • You will report into a senior member of the Content and Channels team.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to build a workforce that is more representative of the UK’s diverse communities and the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity

Application process

We will be using success profiles to assess your communication and delivery abilities.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a CV and provide examples of Civil Service behaviours (PDF) and competences based on the Government Communication Professional Competency Framework (PDF).

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Working Together
  • Delivering at Pace

And these GCS competences:

  • Comms – Ideas: Digital
  • Comms – Insight: Digital
  • Comms – Impact: Digital

Interview

Should you reach the interview stage, we will ask you to complete a practical task to present alongside examples of your creative digital work/portfolio.

The interview will be conducted in person at our head office in London.

In interview you will also be asked additional Qs across the aforementioned Civil Service behaviours (PDF) and competences based on the Government Communication Professional Competency Framework (PDF) and be required to provide relevant examples.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Flexible working hours

The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.

There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Pension

The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

Support

  • A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
  • Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
  • For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
  • Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
  • Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.

You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

To be confirmed

27/02/2023, 23:55 hours.

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Please quote the job reference - 70243.

To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why. 

For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:

  • You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
  • You were studying abroad
  • You were living overseas with parents

In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.

if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance

We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.


Application form stage assessments

Experience
CV
Statement of Suitability - 500 word limit

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
Behaviours
Delivering at Pace
Working Together
Technical Skills
Insight
Impact
Ideas
Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance.
Additional Assessment(s)
Presentation

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

· UK nationals

· nationals of the Republic of Ireland

· nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

· individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

· Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

This Vacancy is closed to applications.