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6 MONTH ART DEPARTMENT TRAINING SCHEME
WITH BBC WALES DRAMA
TRAINEE JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Trainee Art Department Runner
Location: Studios
Closing date: 12pm, 25th March 2010
Interview dates: Between the 19th and 30th April 2010
Start Date: 7th June 2010
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Job Purpose
Working alongside the Art Department Runner you will work between all areas of the Art Department helping to facilitate the smooth running of all areas. The duties are varied depending on where you are assigned, from administration to delivery and collection, purchasing and clearing up. The job offers the opportunity to learn every aspect of the Art Department.
The post is based at the Upper Boat studios, but work will also be required at other sites or on Location and on other productions. The Job holder is required to work according to production schedules, which will cover both day and night as required by process requirements. The job holder should also be willing to travel to other locations and studios
Reporting Lines and Key Relationships
The Art Department Runner Trainee works to the Art Department Runner, Art Department Co-ordinator, all other members of the department and Production Designer on day to day basis.
Key Accountabilities
1. Work within the current safety and fire regulations and Standing Orders that apply to the place of work. To alert managers of any situation where it is apparent that an individual may be experiencing problems or circumstances which are adversely affecting his/her health or work capability.
2. To be able to carry out the full range of duties of the Art Department Runner Trainee and to do so as required.
3. Provide considered input into the planning process.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Required Knowledge and Experience
1. Work within the current safety and fire regulations and Standing Orders that apply to the place of work. To alert managers of any situation where it is apparent that an individual may be experiencing problems or circumstances which are adversely affecting his/her health or work capability.
2. To be able to carry out the full range of duties of the Art Department Runner Trainee and to do so as required.
3. Provide considered input into the planning process.
4. To work under the Art Department Runner between all areas of the Art Department helping to facilitate the smooth running of each area when and where this is required.
5. A recognised qualification in Art or Set Design.
COMPETENCIES
The following leadership competencies (behaviours and characteristics) have been identified as key to success in the job. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate these competencies.
1. Strategic thinking
Can identify a vision along with the plans which need to be implemented to meet the end goal. Evaluates situations, decisions, issues, etc in the short, medium and longer-term.
2. Analytical thinking
Able to simplify complex problems, process projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships and construct frameworks, for problem solving and/or development.
3. Decision making
Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decisions made.
4. Imagination/creative thinking
Is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.
5. Planning and organising
Is able to think ahead in order to establish an effective and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
6. Resilience
Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
7. Influencing and Persuading
Ability to present sound and well reasoned arguments to convince others. Can draw from a range of strategies to persuade people in a way that results in agreement or behaviour change.
8. Communication
The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
9. Managing Relationships
Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Team working.
10. Self Development
Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
11. Travel
Willing to travel from base of operations, to locations and studios.