Photographer & Videographer | , | Commercial Services Group

Photographer & Videographer (£21,000 to £23,000pa) KCS (Hybrid/Aylesford, Kent) About Commercial Services Group Commercial Services Group (CSG) is one of the largest providers of public sector and education procurement services globally, with revenues of c£500M, 1800 staff and six trading divisions: Global Education Supplies, Procurement, Energy & Carbon, Community Services, Professional Services and People Services. Wholly owned by Kent County Council, CSG supports over 15,000 customers in 86 countries and collaborates with a supply chain of c1,000 suppliers. The Role This role plays a key part in shaping the KCS photography and videography for the future. You will organise both in house and on location product and lifestyle photography, whilst being the gatekeeper for style, look and feel of our overall photography. You will work closely with the product marketers to understand and implement creative briefs for photography by product/category and videography working with key customers and internal stakeholders. Key Duties Studio and Location based photography for product (80%) and lifestyle (20%) images, (indoor and outdoor dependant on product.) Planning detailed shot lists and kit lists before photoshoots The Creation of photo assets as required and in line with brand guidelines specific to each category and channel (Catalogue, web and social) Lead film and photography shoots, including shooting stills and in standard HD and 4K, acting as light and sound engineer, producing and directing where appropriate Prepping the KCS photography studio including setting up and using lighting Comprehensive knowledge of photographic/studio equipment Presenting and discussing images with the marketing team. Using this input to re-edit, iterate and re-present images. Editing images in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop Maintaining the KCS image archive and ensuring the processes are upheld and constantly improved upon Exporting images in various dimensions and formats The organisation and maintenance of camera inventory and equipment To work alongside the social media management and design team to formulate stylised shoots to match the strategy of branding the company has implemented What We Need From You Adobe Suite experience/knowledge Use of a camera with portfolio Photography Degree/Qualification Attention to detail Working to a creative brief Working as a team but also being able to work remotely where there may be limited face to face interactions and can self-motivate Ability to influence and gain excitement from models when shooting on location Ability to effectively use questions to understand internal customer needs, assess their needs and deliver photographs and videos to a high level Adapts communication style to the audience and the circumstance Handling difficult conversations with tact and integrity Ability to travel and working independently Ability to assess, prioritise and action multiple tasks Committed to the profession and instilling the same passion in others Can-do approach, looking for solutions rather than focusing on an issue and expecting the same from others Confident in own ability but knows when to escalate an issue and doesn’t over promise Committed to continuous improvement and personal development and actively seeks feedback on performance Personally accountable for tackling issues that impact negatively on our brand In return, CSG will offer you: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Birthday off work Life assurance cover Company pension Flexible first, hybrid working A culture of progression & development Shopping discounts & retailer offers Team & company events eLearning portal EAP programme Referral scheme Health & Wellbeing platform Health Cash Plan initiative Discounted gym membership