Jen Smith
CEO
Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA)
About the Speaker
Jen Smith is CEO of the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) responsible for developing its remit, operating model and governance structure. Jen led the creation and publication of the screen sectors&rsquo first &lsquoSet of Principles and Guidance to Prevent Bullying and Harassment and Racism&rsquo convening over 50 cultural organisations to adopt them, in addition inspiring additional editions tailored for the Theatre and Music sectors. In her previous role at the BFI before leaving to lead CIISA, she was responsible for gaining international recognition for the BFI Diversity Standards, achieving Autism Friendly Status for BFI Southbank, partnering with Changing Faces on the impactful #Iamnotyourvillain campaign and ensuring that the full range of diversity data on who the BFI funds and employs is published annually. Jen has also held a broad range of roles in the housing sector leading on Strategy, PR, Business Development, Learning and Development and Inclusion. Prior to that Jen worked as Parliamentary Researcher specialising in Foreign Affairs and International Relations and is a member of the Institute of Regulation and an ACAS accredited mediator.
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Attending
Setting the Standard: Why CIISA Registration Matters
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Exhibitor Presentation
Setting the Standard: Why CIISA Registration Matters
Speaker's Sessions (1)
Date
Session
Exhibitor Presentation
Tuesday, Dec 9, 2025
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM
FOCUS 2025 Exhibitor
Presentation Theatre 2
English
Setting the Standard: Why CIISA Registration Matters
In an industry calling out for greater accountability, CIISA registration is coming to a workplace near you in April 2026.
What is CIISA registration and why should you care about it? It's your badge of credibility, your ticket to upholding and improving standards of behaviour across the film and TV industry.
The idea for the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority was first thought of in 2021 in light of the #MeToo movement and the Time’s Up UK campaign. A huge amount of work has been done to build and develop the organisation. It published its four standards – the framework that sets out the minimum expectations – to improve behaviours and culture across the creative industries.
Join Philippa Childs, Head of Bectu and Jen Smith, CEO of CIISA for a panel discussion on the role of the creative industries’ first ever independent standards authority. The panel will take a closer look at the CIISA Standards and what they mean for broadcasters, production companies and freelancers.
Get ready to register and take the lead in making the creative industries a safer, fairer and more inclusive place to work.
What is CIISA registration and why should you care about it? It's your badge of credibility, your ticket to upholding and improving standards of behaviour across the film and TV industry.
The idea for the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority was first thought of in 2021 in light of the #MeToo movement and the Time’s Up UK campaign. A huge amount of work has been done to build and develop the organisation. It published its four standards – the framework that sets out the minimum expectations – to improve behaviours and culture across the creative industries.
Join Philippa Childs, Head of Bectu and Jen Smith, CEO of CIISA for a panel discussion on the role of the creative industries’ first ever independent standards authority. The panel will take a closer look at the CIISA Standards and what they mean for broadcasters, production companies and freelancers.
Get ready to register and take the lead in making the creative industries a safer, fairer and more inclusive place to work.
Speakers (2)
Philippa Childs
Head, Bectu