Access Coordinators oversee and facilitate inclusion, access, and adjustments for cast and crew working in the Film, TV, and Creative industries. They problem-solve by working with individuals and Heads of Production to find solutions to removing barriers to access and inclusion. They enable Deaf, Disabled, and/or Neurodivergent (DDN) people to do their best work whilst maintaining good physical and mental health. They enable an “access first” approach, applying the Social Model of Disability and the 5As. They may be part-time or full-time, work remotely, or be based within the production office, studio, location, or edit. They may work across all stages of production, from development, recruitment, casting, filming, and post to broadcast/release and associated marketing.
​Access Coordinators need the following skills and knowledge:​
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Lived experience as a DDN person and a commitment to an inclusive Disability culture to encourage Disabled cast and crew to engage.
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Production experience and a passion for the creative industries.
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Disability Access training and/or considerable experience of being an AC.
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Knowledge of laws around Disability, equality, and human rights.
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Basic legal knowledge of insurance, data protection, and GDPR.
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Knowledge of Health & Safety in production.
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Computer literacy is required to be able to plan, store, and arrange access requirements.
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Knowledge of Access to Work and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans.
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Able to manage relationships and refer up as required.
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A confident, professional, positive manner combining integrity and sensitivity with strong leadership, administrative, record-keeping, planning, networking, and interpersonal skills.
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The role involves the following responsibilities:​
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First point of contact for cast and crew for access requirements and enquiries.
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Supporting the completion of access passports and reviewing existing passports.
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Identifying the potential barriers to access and advising the production on adjustments/solutions so locations, offices, hotel rooms, changing rooms, toilets, sets, studios, transport, post, and other facilities are accessible.
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Assisting production so that aids and services are booked and confirmed, including all equipment, dietary requirements, and support workers such as BSL interpreters.
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Agreeing on an access plan with an individual and advising the producers so that it is adhered to. Arranging access adjustments or supporting the production team to do so.
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Monitoring, reviewing, and adapting access plans in partnership with the DDN person and communicating any changes to relevant members of the production team.
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Supporting the production in recruiting and casting DDN talent where needed.
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Supporting cast and crew to apply to Access to Work where needed.
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Although not an editorial role, transcripts of scripts or unscripted shooting scripts should be read to anticipate and plan access adjustments.
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Supporting the gathering of feedback from cast and crew about their experience on the production to identify any barriers and areas of improvement.