Advanced leadership and management for unscripted TV professionals

This course is spread over two days, please only apply if you can attend both days.

The ScreenSkills Advanced leadership and management workshop is designed for leaders and managers working in unscripted television who are ready to build on their existing skills and experience.

Delivered as an interactive, coaching-style workshop, this 2-day course is structured around three key themes—leadership, management, and access—and offers a practical, discussion-led space to explore the realities of leading teams in fast-paced production environments. 

This training programme is funded by the Screen Skills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters, SVoDs and production companies. 

Who it's for

Leaders and managers working in Unscripted TV from any department including production management, editorial, and development.

This course is on offer in Manchester, Glasgow, Bristol, and London; please apply to the course closest to you. If you would like to discuss travel or accommodation support, please email USF@screenskills.com

We are committed to ensuring all our courses are accessible to everyone. Please email the above address with any access requirements so that we can make the arrangements you need.

What it covers

Topics include:

• Onboarding and setting expectations
• Building trust
• Effective communication, and leading with humility
• Managing difficult conversations
• Feedback, delegation, and performance
• Creating inclusive, accessible, and mentally healthy workplaces.

Participants will also consider resilience, wellbeing, and personal growth as leaders, while sharing real-life challenges and strategies.

Designed and led by experienced industry facilitators Sam Jukes-Adams and Addie Orfila, the training is not “chalk and talk” but a dynamic exchange that builds upon the knowledge and experience of participants. By the end of the programme, attendees will leave with new tools, peer networks, and resources to strengthen their leadership practice and enable creative, sustainable, and inclusive productions.

How to apply

Click ‘Apply now’ at the top of the page and follow the instructions to apply for your place: you must login or register before you are able to complete your application.

Our courses are popular and often book up quickly. If you are no longer able to attend, we ask you to please use the “decline ticket” function on the right-hand side of the page so that we can release your place to someone on the waiting list.