Costume Runner (Casualty)
Technical Operations
Fixed Term - Full Time
Cardiff, GB, CF10 4GA
Job Closing Date: 26/01/2025
THE ROLE
BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.
We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III.
The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.
From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.
ABOUT DRAMA PRODUCTIONS
BBC Studios Drama Productions sits at the heart of the UK as our slate of award-winning soaps and dramas continue to bring audiences together week after week.
We have a slate of award-winning productions based in the West Midlands including the new kid in town, Silent Witness, and our trio of fabulous cosy crime shows, Father Brown, Sister Boniface Mysteries, and Shakespeare and Hathaway: Private Investigators. Through these shows we plan to continue our commitment to investing in the region and championing local talent across all departments.
At BBC Studios Drama Productions, we’re passionate about developing and nurturing a creative and diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on providing some of the most supportive, hands-on editorial and production training opportunities across the whole of the UK including the West Midlands.
THE ROLE
Multi award-winning drama series about the staff and patients at the Holby City Emergency Department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives whilst tackling many controversial and taboo issues. Through great writing and visual flair, the show balances gritty realism with high drama to keep its millions of dedicated viewers coming back for more.
Reporting to the Series Costume Designer, the role of the Costume Runner is key to assisting every member of the team, from the regular artists costumes and their crossovers between episodes, to assisting the Costume Coordinators to enable the smooth running of the department.
Your duties will range from assisting with the daily requests, to include lining up, dressing and documenting the supporting artists on the Episodes, to maintaining the truck kit, main artist and stockroom and ensure the department is always fully supplied and organised for production.
There is also a requirement to assist with upkeeping our costumes, to include the repairs, dry cleaning, washing, embroidering, ironing, and labelling.
Standardly the runner is attached to a filming episode giving opportunities work in both studio and location environments and with a variety of teams.
WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
1. Experience within a Costume Department, from TV, Theatre or Film
2. Excellent knowledge of IT equipment and software
3. A good understanding of the principles, practices and roles for costume within television and film production
4. An ability to do alterations and have good sewing skills
5. An understanding and ability to work efficiently to production continuity
6. Knowledge and passion for Drama, especially Casualty
LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS
Here, we champion an inclusive culture aligned with our Pledge, fostering an environment where you can freely unleash your creativity, in the pursuit of bold content. Collaborating with some of the industry’s brightest talents, you’ll have the chance to leave your imprint on millions of viewers worldwide. What’s more? There are plenty of opportunities for growing your career with us too, nurturing and developing talent is ingrained in our DNA.
We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours.
The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody.
BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets.
We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.
PACKAGE DESCRIPTION
Job Reference: 20503
Band: A
Contract: 12 Months FTC / Attachment
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.
Location: Office Base is Roath Lock Studios, Cardiff Bay CF104GA
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?
1. We offer a competitive salary package
2. Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid
3. 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
4. A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
5. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
6. Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation
NEXT STEPS
We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.
To be considered for this role you will need to be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of your employment.
DISCLAIMER
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
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