Our award-winning continuing dramas bring audiences together week after week. From EastEnders, Doctors, Holby City and Casualty to River City and Pobol y Cwm, our programmes remain a constant source of gripping entertainment, featuring cliff-hanger storylines and much-loved characters with whom our viewers have grown up.

We constantly find ways to innovate and keep our titles fresh - from live broadcasts to feature-length episodes, we strive to push creative and technical boundaries. Our continuing dramas are also a powerhouse of diverse new creative talent where we develop the next generation of writers, directors and actors that represent the best of British creativity.

Role Responsibility
The Second Assistant Director will report to the Production Manager on a day-to-day basis.
The postholder will work on their own initiative and also as part of the Assistant Director's team.

Planning/Organisation
To assist with the shooting schedule in conjunction with the Production Managers and 1st Assistant Directors and to have an overview of the overall production schedule.
To be aware of likely effects of day-to-day filming issues, acting swiftly to respond and then communicate necessary changes to the relevant departments.
To identify and communicate additional support requirements during the planning stages of a block.
To facilitate Post-Production requirements in conjunction with the shooting schedules and artist availability.

Management
To be an inspiring team leader who will motivate and encourage the AD teams.
To understand the various cast issues and personalities and resolve with diplomacy.
To maintain good working practices.
To act as a focal point for everyday issues concerning the production process.

Reporting
To ensure production and distribution to the production office of the call sheets and recording orders.
To provide the Line Producer, Producer, Production Manager and 1st Assistant Director with relevant information, thereby alerting them to any significant issues regarding the cast, crew, schedule and/or potential production problems as they arise.


Departmental
The 2nd Assistant Director will be required to keep themselves informed of other broadcast output, industry issues and be up-to-date with developments in new technologies and ways of working.
To share and communicate, as appropriate, their industry experience with colleagues in the department.
To manage their own and encourage the other AD's aspirations and expectations in terms of development and training.

The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
Production Experience as a 2nd Assistant or 3rd Assistant Director, preferably within continuing drama
A developed knowledge of television production, particularly on a continuing drama and an understanding of the roles of production personnel.
The ability to work within a production team, facilitating efficient group dynamics.
A knowledge of BBC Health and Safety Regulations and BBC Values.
Proven ability to work with a range of people and to demonstrate effective production skills.
The ability to meet deadlines whilst working across a range of tasks at different stages of completion.
The ability to adapt to changing circumstances, planning quickly and efficiently.
Is computer literate with a working knowledge of Movie Magic Scheduling and Microsoft Office.
Is committed to the aims and objectives of the BBC and Casualty.
Has the drive and ambition to further own career by exploring opportunities and developing further production skills.