Job Description
This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, full-time, in store
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Drama Productions
LOCATION: Stratford-upon-Avon
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £40,000 - £50,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
For roles in BBC Studios Productions you will be expected to work hours aligned with the production and genre you're in. This may exceed the standard 35 hour week.
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
In January 2025, our primetime, high end TV drama, Silent Witness, moved to Digbeth, alongside our sleuth busting cosy crime series Father Brown, and Shakespeare and Hathaway to complete our West Midlands slate.
Located in our brand-new, purpose-built Prop Store, the Prop Master will oversee the setup and management of the store, supporting multiple productions. This senior-level role involves managing inventory using software, coordinating props across multiple productions, and ensuring smooth logistical operations.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
At BBC Studios Drama Productions, you'll be part of a powerhouse behind some of the UK's most beloved dramas. We're not just about iconic titles like Silent Witness and EastEnders we're also shaping the future with bold, new storytelling. Join a team that values creativity, collaboration, and ambition, all within a supportive environment where your work truly makes an impact.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
* Manage and maintain the prop inventory using software, including floor stock, studio builds, and prop repairs.
* Coordinate logistics across multiple productions, ensuring timely preparation and smooth operations.
* Handle physical tasks such as rigging, derigging, and manual handling as required.
* Support and potentially supervise trainees, contributing to their development and the wider team.
* Lead prop operations for productions, ensuring readiness and efficiency.
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
* Proven senior-level experience in props or art department roles.
* Experience of multitasking and managing competing production demands
* IT proficiency, especially with inventory systems
* Comfortable with manual handling and physical aspects of the role
* Experience of working in a role that requires problem solving skills and communication with a range of stakeholders.
DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:
* Driving license
* Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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