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Office Runner/Driver

High Wycombe

This role is twofold: the majority and main purpose of this role will be to assist in the day-to-day running of the FremantleMedia UK High Wycombe office, working within a team of two at the High Wycombe site as directed by the Office Manager.

There may also be occasional ad hoc Location running on a popular Boundless format during which you will be reporting into the Production Manager.

Core hours are 9am - 6pm, with possible unsociable hours when assisting on Location and occasional weekend working.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Main responsibilities as Office Runner (Driver) at High Wycombe site:
· Organise DVD copying and labelling
· Make daily runs to the FremantleMedia UK office and Edit suites in London driving the company vehicle.
· Assist in set up of office areas, including furniture builds & moves
· Assist in phone and pc set up
· Liaise with regular suppliers and resolve basic queries
· Distribute mail, log and weigh post
· Photocopy & basic filing
· Flag up any issues in the building and inform the Landlord / building maintenance company
· Order stationery via the internet and keep stock tidy
· Reconcile petty cash float and complete monthly cash counts
· Set up and clear meeting room
· Maintain paper stocks for photocopiers
· Keep kitchen clean and tidy, loading & unloading dishwashers
· Check & replenish stock of kitchen consumables
· Collect and take all recycling to the recycling bins
· Assist in set up of social events
· Possibility to work on production locations


Main responsibilities as Location Runner:
· The role frequently demands climbing high ladders and working on scaffold towers
· Transportation equipment, often by hand across long distances and between levels (e.g. ladders and staircases).
· On hand to assist all crew (anything from carrying batteries to pushing a dolly)
· Ordering and collecting lunches and refreshments
· Ensuring that H&S equipment is available to all the teams and flagging up if any H&S supplies/first aid provisions need replenishing
· Flagging up ANY health and safety concerns to either the director or the unit manager immediately
· Overnight stays on location are sometimes required.
· Cleaning and tidying kit and returning to cupboards.
· Assisting with all stages of risk assessment and release form paperwork
· Liaising with Production Coordinator to ensure all travel/accommodation arrangements can be made as efficiently as possible.
· Assist in sound recording / boom operation and clip mics
· Interact with contributors as directed
· The position will sometimes involve working with the in house camera equipment (FS7s). This will include booking kit in and out as well as carrying out basic cleaning and maintenance, therefore a level of technical interest would be advantageous

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Good communication skills
Ability to use own initiative
Practical and logical approach to work
Computer literate
Flexibility
Competent driver with full clean driving licence (successful candidates will be asked to attend a driver assessment, and employment is subject to satisfactory performance on this)

Commercial
Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the part of the business that they operate in.
Shows integrity in dealing with confidential information and material.

Creative
· An interest in FremantleMedia UK's programmes is very important
Understands other points of view and changes own approach to suit the needs of the situation.
· Has a proactive nature with the ability to pre-empt issues by taking appropriate steps and escalating when required.

Collaborative
Work harmoniously in a team
Excellent inter-personal, communication and relationship building skills with a friendly and approachable attitude
Develops effective relationships with colleagues in other areas of the business, who can assist you in achieving goals.

Confident
Able to confidently interact with colleagues at all levels and also with key talent and contributors when on production
Responds to changing circumstances and is resilient, flexible, and willing to depart from plans when occasion demands
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Confidence, assertiveness and decisiveness
Always forward thinking and planning ahead to ensure best service level



Date Approved

02/10/17

Deadline For Applications

15/10/17

Job Title

Office Runner/Driver

Location

High Wycombe

Remote Working Options

Not Applicable

Salary/Rate

TBC

Contract Type

Other

Duration

6 months FTC

Industry

TV

Minimum Experience

1-3 Credits

Preferred Genre Experience

Not Specified
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