Runners (Talent Pool)

Job description

BBC Scotland is looking to expand its successful Runners Pool and we are looking to recruit Runners to work across the organisation in programme making.  Production Runners are an integral member of the production team, performing important tasks in the office, around the set and on location.  Their duties may involve anything from office administration to crowd control and from public relations to clearing locations.

We are looking for Runners to join our database of people who can be offered contracts as and when they arise.  Please note that these opportunities do not relate to specific posts: successful candidates will be considered for shifts / contracts as and when openings become available during the coming months.

Role Responsibility

In the Production Office duties typically include: act as a point of contact for a range of both internal and external callers and visitors ensuring that these are given a positive image of the BBC and the department, filing paperwork and data entry, photocopying, general office administration, and distributing production paperwork.  On set or in studio you may be required to look after cast or crew.  You may be required to provide logistical assistance on location, in the studio or during post-production as required. 

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be able to communicate messages quickly and accurately, have strong communication skills and demonstrate tact at all times.  You should be computer literate, with a flexible approach to working.  You will have confidence and tenacity to purse information, overcome obstacles.  You must be able to work independently as well as part of a team, be self-motivated, able to work effectively under pressure, react quickly and meet tight deadlines.

Package Description

Grade 3

Talent pool for 12 months

About the Company

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are very important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below. You’ll be asked questions relating to them as part of your application for this role.