Role Overview
As our brand presence and digital footprint expand, we're seeking a versatile and talented Videographer & Photographer to join our in-house marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional who's passionate about producing compelling, on-brand visual content that drives awareness, engagement, and conversion throughout the customer journey.
This hybrid role combines main site work with location shooting across the UK, including our showsite network. You'll be working with professional-grade equipment to create polished video and photography content across multiple formats and platforms. As a proactive storyteller, you'll bring marketing/creative briefs to life through well-planned, high-quality production that resonates with our audience.
Responsibilities
• Filming, photographing and editing content to support a wide variety of brand marketing objectives
• Creating engaging social media and short-form video content
• Capturing lifestyle photography and videography at our showsite locations and other venues
• Working with the marketing team to plan, storyboard and schedule content production
• Managing and maintaining camera, lighting, and audio equipment
• Editing video and still content to high production values, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines
• Archiving and cataloguing footage and images for future use
• Working with third-party collaborators, customers or agencies as needed
• Supporting ad hoc requests from across the business for photography or video-based comms
Role Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 3 years in a videography or photography role (in-house or agency)
- Demonstrable portfolio of branded content across video and photo formats
- Proven track record managing projects from brief to delivery independently
- Experience working with both staged productions and real-life footage
- Strong proficiency with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, lighting setups, and audio recording equipment
- Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Photoshop)
- Excellent understanding of visual storytelling, composition, lighting, and pacing
- Ability to edit video and still content to high production standards
- Comfortable directing interviewees, models and subjects in various settings
- Strong organizational skills with ability to plan, shoot, and deliver projects both independently and as part of a team
- Positive, can-do attitude with collaborative working style
- Willingness and ability to travel for location shoots across the UK
- Creative yet commercially-minded approach—understanding the balance between artistry and marketing objectives
- Excellent attention to quality and detail
- Initiative, creativity, and enthusiasm for problem-solving
- Adaptable approach to changing priorities with a calm demeanor
Desirable
- Web technical/programming degree or professional programming qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Film Production, Media Studies, Photography, Digital Media, or related creative discipline
- Industry certifications in video editing, lighting, drone operation, or Adobe Creative Suite
- Background in ecommerce, consumer products, or home/lifestyle sectors
- Drone operation certification with aerial footage editing skills
- Sound understanding of digital marketing principles, particularly social media content performance
- Motion graphics and animation capabilities
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure
What can we offer?
- Hybrid working
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) with additional days accrued based on length of servicee
- Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 extra holiday days per year)
- Benefits Policy including generous staff discounts on all DIY store products and garden buildings, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounted Costco card membership.
- Internal reward & recognition scheme
- Competitive salary based on experience and portfolio
- Annual bonus scheme
- Free Employee Assistance Program
- Personal learning & development opportunities
- Free parking
- On-site canteen and facilities with free hot drinks available
Please apply with an up to date CV and contact details. Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their right to Work in the UK and references on request.