Team Leader - Make Up

To lead the Make-Up team, providing managerial and operational supervision of daily operations to meet Customer requirements. To support the team in meeting the highest standards in the delivery of all operational activities based on the visions and values of Sky Production Studios.

Working closely with the Senior Manager, wider Studios Management and Team Leaders across all disciplines, this role will apply best industry practice and strong leadership to provide clear direction and a consistent approach to people and client management.

This is a key role that will strive to continually improve operational efficiencies, whilst maintaining delivery of an excellent service to our customers. The Team Leader for Make-Up will remain operational across all core productions and will be regularly scheduled across the normal shift requirements of the department.

What you'll do:

• Be the primary point of contact for all members of the Make-Up team, providing clear direction in line with the Values and Visions of Sky, Studios and Sky Sports.
• All Line Management and Performance Management issues for direct reports.
• Establish and maintain essential methods of communication within your team and across the wider department of Sky Studios, including hosting and organising team meetings.
• Facilitate an effective PDP process for your direct reports. Ensuring that you set clear and concise objectives and behaviours in line with the Sky Sports’ values.
• Drive objectives for continuous improvement in all output/performance, on a team and individual basis and ensure that best practice is integral to the day to day running of department.
• Drive through initiatives for change in processes and working practices to bring tangible benefits and improvements in the workplace environment.
• Work together with the Bookings team to ensure staff are scheduled efficiently and support best practice.
• Have a clear understanding of the departmental Profit & Loss and to support the Senior Manager in managing budgets, including headcount and equipment spend, on a continuous basis.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge, stock levels and kit for use in the department. To ensure consumables are replenished, replaced and updated on a regular basis.
• Communicate with Studios Management, Clients, Lighting, and Directors to clarify visual requirements.
• Prepare and make-up presenters and guests for live and pre-recorded Sky programming using best industry make-up and hair skills.
• Visit the gallery to collaborate with the lighting director once the presenter is on set, to discuss any adjustments that may be needed.
• Produce and record design ideas when necessary for continuity or discussion
• Participate in structured, dedicated training programmes, enabling staff members to work towards achieving both personal and departmental goals.

What you'll bring:

• Comprehensive understanding of all aspects of Hair and Makeup with the ability to work at a high standard within a skilled team.
• Line management experience needed.
• Well informed and up to date on broadcast developments and production processes.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the make-up equipment & products used throughout all of Sky’s studios & on outside broadcasts.
• An up-to-date practical knowledge of current and changing trends in relation to industry developments and production processes.
• A proven track record of working at a supervisory level within a broadcaster or other large-scale television/film production environment.
• Be able to step into any studio environment or event on issues affecting hair and Make-up operations and standards in studios.

Sky Sports

We deliver the most innovative and best Sports content experience to our customers across all platforms. We promote continuous innovation, driving value for our customers and high-quality output. Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.

The Rewards: 

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: 

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place 
• A generous pension package 
• Private healthcare 
• Discounted mobile and broadband 
• Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences 

Where you’ll work:

Osterley

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.

Inclusion:

Recognised as an ‘Inclusive Top 50 Employer’ and a ‘Times Top 50 Employer for Women’, we’re working hard to ensure we’re a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working!

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.