Searchlight Recruitment is an employment agency working exclusively in and around the Media and Entertainment industries including:
television
post production
home entertainment
distribution
music
film
corporate production
digital media & mobile
We help our clients fill a wide range of jobs; everything from sales and marketing to creative and technical. We recruit from entry level up to middle management.
Our Searchlight Executive Division handles senior Executive Searches.
Clients come to Searchlight when they specifically require people who have previous experience within broadcast, film, home entertainment or an associated industry. As sector rather than function specialists, our forte is finding the best people for a wide range of roles within these specialist sectors.
sales
operations
marketing and publicity
general management
production
engineering and technical
legal and business affairs
finance and accounting
PA and administration.
We fill roles from entry level upwards.
"Searchlight have delivered on difficult briefs punctually and professionally, spending time listening and developing a true understanding of our requirements, and successfully delivering candidates that meet our needs. "
Human Resources Officer, Channel 4
We start by spending sufficient time with our clients to get a complete and thorough understanding of the open position - including specific duties and reporting lines (both formal and informal). We then discuss the qualities, qualifications and experience of the ideal candidate. Only then does our work begin.
Our sophisticated database and targeted advertising provide our clients with access to many thousands of industry professionals.
We thoroughly screen all potential candidates, submitting only those who meet our client’s requirements.
We offer a variety of services which can be custom built to suit clients’ individual requirements.
In general though, our fee is a percentage of the agreed annual salary.
We also operate a Client Loyalty Scheme, which generate retrospective rebates to clients based on their expenditure with us.
Our fee becomes payable once an offer of employment has been made. Note that two thirds of the total fee is reimbursable pro-rata over a six-month period if the candidate leaves the company during this time for any reason other that redundancy or reorganisation.
All the above are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate.
Becky Harper
Senior Consultant
Becky joined Searchlight in 2006, having previously worked in media buying at Starcom, and in executive search at A T Kerney.
As Senior Consultant, Searchlight Recruitment, she works with clients to fill a broad range of junior – middle management positions (both permanent and temporary) across our specialist sectors.
Beverley Evans
Office Manager
Beverley worked for TNS Entertainment and Billboard Magazine before joining Searchlight in 2006. She uses her finance & administration skills to keep the Group’s day-to-day operations running smoothly – which makes her a popular and essential member of our team!
Anne Booty
Senior Researcher
Anne has a strong background in recruitment and account management and worked with clients such as EMI and Macromedia before joining the Searchlight Group in 2004. She is currently our Senior Researcher and works closely with our Consultants to ensure we consistently track down the perfect person for every Client.
Cathy Alford
Managing Director
Cathy has substantial experience within the film and television industry. With a background in commercials, feature films and documentary editing, Cathy then became a copywriter and corporate producer. In 1995, she joined the BBC as Post Production Manager for BBC Resources and rose to become Factual Business Manager for BBC Broadcast, working alongside the controllers of BBC1 & BBC2. She joined Searchlight in September 2000.
Cathy is Managing Director of both Searchlight Recruitment and Searchlight Executive. She works across a broad range of senior level appointments.
Alison Mathers
Senior Consultant
Alison has a BA (Hons) in English and over seven year’s executive recruitment experience gained solely within the media arena.
Prior to joining Searchlight she managed her own Independent Media Recruitment Consultancy where she operated as an Account Manager for a number of high profile Media Clients.
Before developing her career in recruitment Alison worked as a Researcher and Assistant Producer within the Television sector.
"Searchlight consistently exhibit excellent attention to detail, promptness and are always highly professional. I have no hesitation in recommending them (and often do) to peers within other firms."
HR Manager
Technicolor
We believe our client list says more about us than anything else.
We work for...
Arts Alliance, the BBC, BSkyB, BT, Cartoon Network, Channel 4, Chellomedia, Columbia Pictures, Discovery Channel, Dreamworks SKG, Endemol, ESPN, Fremantlemedia, Granada, Hawkshead, Inmedia, ITV, Jack Morton Worldwide, Nats, Metropolis, MTV, Paramount, Pathe Distributors Ltd, QVC, Ravensbourne College, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sparrowhawk, Technicolor, TWI/IMG Universal, United International Pictures, Viasat Broadcasting, Walt Disney, Warner Bros, World Television and many others...
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1. Why register with Searchlight?
Quite simply, because we understand the entertainment sector.
We've been in the business ourselves, at the sharp end. So you won't have to explain to us - for example - how distribution works, what a producer does, what royalties are, or how publicity is generated.
While we can never guarantee we'll find your next career move, more and more companies are turning to Searchlight for expert help with recruitment - which means we're more likely to have an opportunity that's right for you.
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2. What can you do for me?
If you have some prior experience in the media sector, we will do our best to find a new role that's right for you. We can’t guarantee to help, but whenever we get a new assignment, the first place we look for potential candidates is our database. So if you've sent us your CV, we won't hesitate to get in touch if a promising opportunity arises.
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3. Who pays for your services?
We charge clients a fee for our services. Candidates pay nothing.
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4. Can I trust you to keep my job search confidential?
Yes. This is a small world and if we weren't completely discreet, word would soon get out. We won't send your CV in any form to a client without your prior approval. We won't take up references without your prior approval. We won't mention your call to any of your friends, your subordinates, your boss or your colleagues (whose CV's we may already have!), or anyone outside our office. We won't leave obvious messages with your assistant or on your voice mail. We prefer not to use your office email address, unless you tell us it's OK. In general, we try to exceed the professional standards demanded by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC).
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5. What should I put in my CV/resumé?
As much as you can about yourself that will fit on two pages. Focus on solid achievement, and avoid vague generalisations. A cover letter, briefly stating your general objectives would be helpful - even if you've already told us on the phone. In line with current legislation, please be assured we will not be submitting details of your age, ethnicity or other personal details to our clients.
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6. How should I send my CV/resumé?
By email please, with a Word (or WordPerfect) attachment. We're PC based, so we have problems with Mac files and some other less common programmes.
[submit your CV by email]
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7. What can I expect from you once I've sent my CV?
First you'll get an acknowledgement from us. Then, when a potentially interesting opportunity comes along, we'll get in touch to discuss it with you. If you express a preliminary interest then we'll arrange a meeting with you to discuss at length whether the role is right for you and vice-versa.
Unfortunately, we can't predict when a suitable opportunity is going to arise, since we're in the hands of our clients. But rest assured, silence on our part doesn't mean we have lost you. If your circumstances change in the meantime, please let us know so we can update our records.
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8. Can you find me a job if I've no prior media experience?
Sadly, it's unlikely we will be able to help you. Clients generally don't ask us to find people just starting out in their careers or hoping to move into the business. When clients come to us, it's usually to find people with very specific skills and experience in the business.
The only way to get started (apart from being related to a well-known industry figure) is to make contact with employers directly. This can take a lot of time and perseverance - not to mention lots of luck. But it worked for other people (including us), and there's no reason why it shouldn't for you too, sooner or later. It's often simply a matter of being at the right place at the right time.
9. I'm from outside Europe, can you find me a job in the UK or Europe?
If you don't already have a work permit or other entitlement to work in Europe, it's unlikely we will be able to help you. However, if your skills are rare or unique and an employer simply can't find a suitably qualified European, then it may be possible.
The following job listings are always
up-to-date. Positions are removed immediately an offer of employment
has been accepted.
Account Executive - B2410
London - West
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Operations Coordinator - H2422
£25k +
London
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Artist Tour Manager – A2432
London
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Translation Supplier Manager – H2435
London - Central
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Creative Services Coordinator - H2438
London
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Product Manager - Ref H2443
London - West
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Production Manager, Magazines - Ref B2444
London
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Operations Coordinator [Ref: H2445]
London
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Becky: becky@searchlight.com
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