Horticultural Runners Pool

Ref 22471609 Region West Midlands Grade 2-D Contract Type Attachment/Fixed Term Job Category Programme Making Closing date for applications 21 December 2009 https://jobs.bbc.co.uk/fe/tpl_bbc02.asp?newms=jj&id=30766 Horticultural Runners Pool Vision Productions Birmingham Features Short-term contracts covering a range of projects including main weekly series of Gardener's World, RHS Show coverage (Chelsea, Hampton, Tatton), and other gardening series. BBC Birmingham's gardening unit is looking for enthusiastic Horticultural Runners to work across a range of prestigious BBC TWO commissions including Gardener's World, RHS Chelsea Flower Show, RHS Hampton Court, RHS Tatton Park, Gardener's World one hour features, and new gardening commissions. Successful candidates will form part of a database of Horticultural Runners that will be kept on file and contacted when an appropriate vacancy arises. Contracts can arise at short notice and the length of contract will vary from just 1-2 weeks to 6 months. Working with the Producers and Series Producers of these projects, you'll be responsible for helping a horticultural research team to set up stories, calling in and collecting plants, horticultural and hard landscaping supplies for the Gardener's World garden at Greenacre, and overseeing hospitality for presenters and production crews. Applicants need to have a passion for gardening and a strong horticultural knowledge that will enable them to identify plants and plant families and recognise the health of specific plants. An understanding of the practical tasks throughout the gardening calendar is also essential. Excellent organisational and communication skills are vital as you'll be working in very small teams, under pressure to generate programme content at short notice. If you are a very strong team-player who has natural initiative and can rise to the challenge of tight deadlines then we want to hear from you. The position would require successful candidates to be based in the Birmingham area for the duration of their contracts. The role involves a large number of hours of driving a transit type van across the working week. A full clean driving licence is essential. Could you please answer the online application questions based on your horticultural experience. For further information contact Andy Vernon, Producer/Director on 0121 567 6549 or Rosemary Edwards, Series Producer on 0121 567 6590 or 07739 300264 Close date 21st December 2009 Interviews likely to be held w/c 11th January 2010 The BBC needs people who reflect the diversity of the UK so it can create fantastic programmes and services for its many audiences. It has a team dedicated to supporting staff with visual, hearing, mobility and other disabilities to play a full part in making the BBC the most creative organisation in the world. Job Description Job Title: Production Runner (Horticultural) Division: Vision. Factual Birmingham Grade: 2D Aims of the Role The Horticultural Runner will provide accurate, efficient and timely support to the gardening production team, in the office, and/or location. Production work can involve long and unpredictable work patterns and there are pressures caused by tight schedules. Normal office hours will generally apply to the Horticultural Runner role but a flexible approach to working time is required, subject to the BBC’s policies and guidelines. The Horticultural Runner will report to the Series Producer and Horticultural Producer on specific gardening out-put.. Main Duties To support the gardening production team in the office, studio and/or on location, duties will vary depending on the nature of the output and will include: • helping the Horticultural Researchers on research projects; • assisting in the office and on location; • contributing to the development of ideas • contributing fully at team meetings, • undertaking general office duties, such as taking messages; photocopying; • transferring programme material and maintaining basic equipment • making and collecting local building deliveries (eg compost, plant materials and all gardening props needed for the filming of the weekly show etc); • providing hospitality (tea/coffee, etc) for the location production teams and the presenters whenever necessary • delivering and collecting materials from the edit suites and other locations as required by the production • meeting and looking after contributors and providing hospitality where appropriate Required Knowledge and Experience • A strong horticultural knowledge backed up by proof of some horticultural qualifications • Knowledge of IT packages, including Word and Excel • Able to use basic office equipment, such as photocopiers, faxes, etc • A demonstrable interest in TV production and gardening programmes and in particular the current gardening audience and the BBC gardening output. • An understanding and ability to handle confidential information with tact and sensitivity. • Good gardening skills gained by a practical experience of gardening either within the horticultural industry or as a serious amateur. • To be able to establish effective working relationships with BBC staff, contributors and external contacts • Well developed interpersonal and communication skills, ability to listen and understand the position/requirements of colleagues and translate them into action • When required, able to concentrate on several tasks at one time, identifying priorities and completing work in order of priority • Able to complete tasks accurately and to time • Demonstrates a willing and helpful attitude • Demonstrates enthusiasm, an interest in TV production and a desire to learn and develop knowledge and skills • Able to work on tasks independently and in a team • Holds a clean driving licence • Demonstrates some understanding of the BBC’s editorial guidelines • The ability and/or experience of gathering information Competencies Decision Making: Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decisions made. 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. Planning and Organising: Establishes an efficient 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 resource requirements. 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. 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. Managing Relationships: Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Teamwork and Co-operation: Works co-operatively with others, to be part of a team, works together as opposed to working separately or competitively. Information Seeking: Makes an effort to seek more information, does not accept things at face value. Developing others - able to recognise potential (managerial, professional, artistic or otherwise) and is willing to foster the development of that potential. Creates a climate in which potential can be realised. Resilience - manages personal effectiveness by managing emotions in the face of pressure, set backs or when dealing with provocative situations. Demonstrates an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy. Flexibility - adapts and works effectively with a variety of situations, individuals or groups. 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