Costume Runner (Casualty)

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.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

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, Prehistoric Planet to 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 BBC STUDIOS DRAMA

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, on-screen and on-line, week in week out.

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 -

Experience within a Costume Department, from TV, Theatre or Film
Excellent knowledge of IT equipment and software
A good understanding of the principles, practices and roles for costume within television and film production
An ability to do alterations and have good sewing skills
An understanding and ability to work efficiently to production continuity
Knowledge and passion for Drama, especially Casualty.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Contract: 12 Months FTC / Attachment
Salary: £27,000 - £29,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights
Location: Office Base is Roath Lock Studios, Cardiff Bay CF104GA.

Next Step:

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Closing date: 26th January 2025.