Laura Mansfield, Chief Executive
Laura has extensive industry experience both in production and as a non-executive member of some of the sector’s most influential organisations.
Prior to her appointment as Chief Executive of ScreenSkills, she enjoyed a successful career in television, starting her career at BBC Youth and Entertainment Manchester and BBC Entertainment as well as working at independents Watchmaker and Rapido TV on programmes including Eurotrash, The Clive James Show, The Travel Show, Reportage and Rough Guides.
In 1999, Laura co-founded BAFTA-nominated Outline Productions Ltd and has been responsible for multiple globally successful formats and programmes including Remarkable Places to Eat (BBC and Channel 4), House of Tiny Tearaways (BBC 3 and TLC), Guinness World Records Smashed (Sky) and Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country (Channel 4). After Outline Productions was acquired by Tin Roof Media in 2017, Laura was appointed as one of the group’s Creative Directors. During her tenure, Laura set up the Outline Wales office and launched a mentoring scheme across the Tin Roof Media Group.
Currently a non-executive director of Elstree Film Studios, Laura was a member of Pact Council between 2012 and 2016, and its Chair from 2014 to 2016. She also served as an advisory board member of the Indie Training Fund (2012-2014).
Matt Fox, Interim Chief Operating Officer
Matt brings over 25 years of experience in the creative industries, with a background in post-production and visual effects, and a strong track record of operational leadership and strategic development. Before taking on new roles across the sector, Matt spent 16 years at the multi-award-winning creative studio Framestore, where he served in several senior positions including Head of Production, Global Managing Director for Film VFX, Executive Director, and Chief Strategy Officer. In these roles, he led global operations, managed large-scale teams across production, technology and digital, and drove key strategic and organisational initiatives.
Matt has set up and developed new business units internationally and has extensive expertise in operational efficiency, financial modelling, and long-term business planning. His work has spanned complex organisational development programmes aimed at fostering sustainable growth in creative businesses. He holds an MBA from the University of Sussex and is a regular contributor to industry thought leadership, having spoken on panels for Tech London Advocates, the Financial Times, and as a guest lecturer at Warwick Business School.
Emma Turner, Head of Film, Animation and Future Skills
Emma sets the overall strategic direction for the Film Skills Fund. She works with industry to identify skills gaps and shortages, funding appropriate training across the UK to ensure that professionals advance their careers. Emma was previously Head of Film Continuing Professional Development and Future Skills.
Before ScreenSkills, she worked in development and production in roles as a creative scripted executive and producer, working for Fremantle (as SVP Global Drama), Sony, EndemolShine, Fox and HBO Europe. She produced dramas such as New Tricks, Holby City, Hollyoaks and EastEnders and has been nominated for three Baftas.
Sarah Joyce, Head of Unscripted and Children's TV
Sarah manages the Children's TV Skills Fund and Unscripted Television Skills Fund, including commissioning and developing training, awarding grants and delivering funding programmes. Based on the south coast, she has a 25-year industry background in television and production.
Tim Weiss, Director of Vocational Skills
Tim Weiss is responsible for our work endorsing HE and FE courses and developing new apprenticeship standards and qualifications to help give the best preparation to those looking to enter the screen industries. Tim has worked for over 20 years in education and qualifications, most recently as the director at the Education and Training Foundation heading up accreditation and professional membership for FE teachers. Prior to this, he worked at Pearson on BTEC qualifications, educational textbooks and online learning. Based in Oxfordshire.
Clive Goss, Director of Finance and Operations
Clive is responsible for financial and operational management across ScreenSkills, including the budget, IT, HR and infrastructure. He has more than three decades experience of finance and operations across media, publishing and charity sectors, including as a lead role in the merger of Pearson Television and the RTL Group and 10 years spent in the FremantleMedia/Pearson Television and Grundy Television group.
Department contacts
Below is a list of our different departments and their contact details. Contact the teams directly for a quicker response. If you are not sure who you need, please call 020 7713 9800 and a member of staff can help with your inquiry.
Animation, games, and VFX:
info@screenskills.com
Apprenticeships:
apprenticeships@screenskills.com
Business support:
info@screenskills.com
Careers:
info@screenskills.com
Children's and unscripted TV:
sarah.joyce@screenskills.com
Data protection:
data.protection@screenskills.com
Digital or website support:
support@screenskills.com
Film:
film@screenskills.com
Finance:
invoices@screenskills.com
Funding:
fund@screenskills.com
High-end TV:
HETV@screenskills.com
ScreenSkills vacancies:
jobs@screenskills.com
ScreenSkills Select
select@screenskills.com