JOB DETAILS JOB BAND: A CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract, Full-time / Attachment DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Scripted Drama - EastEnders LOCATION: Elstree, Borehamwood PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £22,225 - £26,000 London Weighting at £5,319 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. BBC EXTEND This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact extend@bbc.co.uk. The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. (EXTEND code: EX2324). PURPOSE OF THE ROLE EastEnders are on the lookout for a Junior Production Coordinator to support the smooth running of the production by assisting with child licensing, artist scheduling, and production logistics. Your role will be key in ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining accurate records, and facilitating communication across departments, contributing to the efficient delivery across the board. WHY JOIN THE TEAM? The Junior Production Coordinator presents an excellent opportunity to begin a career in production management. As part of a dedicated team working on EastEnders, you will gain valuable insight into the operational and logistical aspects of television production. The position offers structured development, exposure to industry best practices, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to this cornerstone of British culture. Your Key Responsibilities And Impact Assist with the end-to-end process of child licensing, including tracking working patterns, liaising with parents and production teams, and managing leave requests. Maintain accurate records related to child artists and chaperones, ensuring compliance with GDPR and safeguarding regulations. Provide general office support such as booking accommodation and transport, managing parking requests, and ordering supplies. Issue CANS for guest artists, process child artist payments, and track chaperone training and licensing documentation. Act as a point of contact across EastEnders departments, ensuring timely and clear communication of production needs and updates. Essential Criteria YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE At least 6 months experience in broadcast TV production, ideally within drama. This can be in roles such as Runner, Production Secretary, Team Assistant, 3rd Assistant Director, etc. Demonstrable understanding of child licensing regulations and related compliance requirements. Evidence of strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to manage sensitive data in line with GDPR. Demonstrable excellent communication skills, capable of liaising across multiple departments. Familiarity with core production paperwork and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment. Proven proficiency in IT skills, especially with with Microsoft Excel and Word. A demonstrable passion for drama production and a desire to progress within production management. Desired But Not Required Experience working with child artists or coordinating child-related production logistics. Knowledge of chaperone licensing and training requirements. Previous involvement in booking accommodation, transport, or location shoot logistics. 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. 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. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk Redeployment The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.