Job Description and Person Specification Wildlife Photographer of the Year

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Job description and person specification

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Brand Development Manager

Business and Commercial Department

Public Engagement Section

Full Time Permanent

30,500 per annum

Closing Date: Thursday 19 NovemberWildlife Photographer of the Year Brand Development ManagerAs part of the Business and Commercial Department within the Public Engagement Group (PEG) thepost holder will report to the Head of Image Resources and manage a team of three staff in theCompetition Office.

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Brand Development Manager is responsible for the overall

development and management of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Brand. Responsibilitiesinclude direct responsibility for the competition and development of the competition with our jointowner BBC Wildlife Magazine; as well as, the team and financial management and business strategicplanning of the competition office.

The post holder will also have indirect responsibility but authority for the Wildlife Photographer of theYears presence through the website, merchandise, publications, touring exhibition, sponsors andpartners. In order to develop the brand as defined, close liaison and negotiation with internal andexternal partners will be required.

Requirements (person specification)Applicants must demonstrate evidence of the detailed criteria outlined below to be considered for the

post.Academic and professional qualifications1. Degree (preferably with marketing /business modules, equivalent qualification OR significant

relevant experience)

Knowledge and experience2. Significant experience of managing and extending a brand3. Excellent understanding of marketing and external communications4. Experience of working across a number of functions to achieve aims in a complex environment5. Experience of working with the media6. An experienced negotiator able to gain commitment, consensus and support from a wide range

of departments and external partners in pursuit of organisation benefit

7. Experience at leading, motivating and developing a team8. Experience of business planning


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Skills and competences9. Professional and assertive10. Exhibits personal drive and enthusiasm11. A people person who forms good relationships at all levels; seeking consensus12. Ability to negotiate and reach win-win situations13. Good business management skills: business and planning14. Good communicator (verbal and written) ; able to give presentations and write reports15. Financial management skills16. Excellent organisation skills17. Project and planning experience18. MS Office suite (Excel, Word PowerPoint etc) proficient19. Good brand development skills

Other desirable requirements20. Professional qualification in Marketing

Eligibility

This post is being advertised internally and externally. All interested parties are eligible to apply.

At the Natural History Museum we value the diversity of our employees and the unique perspectivesthey bring to our business.

Application methodApplicants must apply online before the closing date through the NHM website: Vacancies at theNatural History Museum

Candidates need to complete the online application form and provide sufficient evidence todemonstrate how their knowledge skills and experience meets the detailed criteria outlined in the jobdescription.

As part of the application form candidates need complete the following questions;

It is advisable that candidates prepare their answers to the questions in word document which can betransferred into the online application form.

1. Provide specific examples from achievements, knowledge and experience or skills andcompetencies that demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role which are enclosedand numbered above.

2. What attracted you to the role?3. Is there anything else you wish to tell us, that you have not had the opportunity of doing

elsewhere in this application form?

Candidates that wish to provide additional documents to support their application can email these tothe named contact (general enquiries). Individual cover letters and CVs will not be considered but canbe used to support completed online application forms.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 19th November 2009 and interviews will take placeweek beginning November 30th 2009.

Selection and appointment

Selection decisions are based on merit with candidates assessed against clear, objective criteria ateach stage of the recruitment and selection process.

All offers of employment made are conditional and subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks.

Contact for general enquiries
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HR general enquiries: Emilie Tunstall, HR Officer, x5865

Other additional informationDepartment: Business and CommercialContract: PermanentSalary : 30,500 per annumLocation: South Kensington, London

Hours: 41 hours per week (Monday Friday)Tasks and responsibilities (job description)

1. To develop the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Brand into a household name2. To lead in delivering our aspirations for Wildlife Photographer of the Year (see Strategy

Summary on final page) working across Retail, Publishing, Touring Exhibitions, ExhibitionDevelopment and Licensing as required

3. Work with the Head of Image Resources, understand and manage the relationship betweenthe Natural History Museum and the BBC to the benefit of both organisations to oversee thedevelopment of the Competition

4. Manage, motivate and develop the Wildlife Photographer of the Year team (2 full time staff,and 1 Press Office who reports to the Media Relations Manager)

5. Liaise with Press, Marketing and Interactive Media to collaborate in delivering timely andeffective communications and Marketing Plan to extend the Wildlife Photographer of the YearBrand

6. To initiate, develop and manage partnerships with external organisations to fulfil the StrategicVision for Wildlife Photographer of the Year

7. Produce the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Business Plan, analyse market data andcompile monthly reports

8. Participate in the organisation of the exhibition in conjunction with the Wildlife Photographer ofthe Year Project Group; leading on the protection and representation of The Brand

9. Set and implement long term work plans, working in close association with other departmentsto plan in accordance with their schedules and budgets.

10. Work with Interactive Media to develop the Wildlife Photographer of the Year website and

administrative infrastructure and liaise with Touring Exhibitions to maximise the internationalexposure of The Brand11. Act as Spokesperson for Wildlife Photographer of the Year; proactively promoting Wildlife

Photographer of the Year across all media as well as, internally12. Other duties as required

Date of Job Description: November 4th 2009


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Strategy Summary

VisionWildlife Photographer of the Year is a prestigious international leader in the visual representation ofthe natural world; stimulating engagement with its diversity beauty.

StrategyTo build grow and protect the multifaceted brand that is Wildlife Photographer of the Year throughpartnership, extension of the product in a number of media and formats, whilst upholding theexcellence of the competition, which is at its core.

Objectives To enhance the excellence of the photographic competition which is at the core of WPY To continually increase the numbers of countries around the world were Wildlife

Photographer of the Year is known

To attract partners to extend the brand and increase its perceived value To extend the marketing and PR of Wildlife Photographer of the Year To develop the competition and exhibition so that they make use of technology and new

ideas to extend engagement

To increase access to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year brand through a wide variety ofroutes including publishing, touring, merchandise and related new product

To extend the environmental message To be a household name

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Job Description and Person Specification Wildlife Photographer of the Year