Script Secretary (EastEnders)

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS DRAMA

BBC Studios Drama Productions is renowned for bringing audiences together week after week. We are the creative powerhouse behind award-winning Drama such as EastEnders, Silent Witness, Father Brown and Sister Boniface Mysteries to Casualty, River City, Pobol y Cwm and Anfamol. In addition to our iconic brands, we have an ambitious growth strategy with a slate of fresh and exciting new shows in development.

EastEnders is a multi-award winning soap broadcast four times a week. It currently ranks as one of the most watched TV dramas in the UK tackling many controversial and taboo issues previously unseen on television in the UK. The Script Secretary provides administrative assistance to the production team/s to ensure the smooth and efficient running of productions

THE ROLE

Are you a stickler for accuracy? Do you find yourself spotting inconsistencies and picking up on continuity issues when you’re watching TV? 

The Script Secretary supports our team of Script Supervisors. Working with 4 to 6 Script Supervisors at a time, they assist with getting everything ready for filming. This is an admin heavy role and can include typing up amendments, compiling camera scripts and cards, organising parking and distributing scripts around the set and galleries. 

The successful candidate will be meticulously and instinctively organised. You will enjoy administrative work and be confident using a computer and learning new systems such as Scriptwriter and Silvermouse. You will be able to prioritise tasks and work across multiple projects simultaneously. You will be able to spot errors, typos and spelling mistakes, maintain comprehensive filing systems, and accurately implement changes and updates to key documents.

As a key support role, we need someone to be based in the EastEnders production office at Elstree, 5 days per week. 

Assessment for this role will be 21st January 2025 at Elstree Studios. Unfortunately we’re not able to be flexible with this so please ensure you are available to attend before applying.

Reporting to the Series Script Supervisor, responsibilities include:

• Learn from and assist the Series Script Supervisor and team of Script Supervisors with administrative and organizational tasks
• Compile script amendments working to multiple script editors at any given time
• Create camera scripts, camera cards and issue additional script amendments
• Type up the Director’s camera script into Scriptwriter, often working to a tight deadlines
• Compile camera scripts and camera cards for pick up days
• Train and offer regular support to Script Supervisors using the EastEnders script software, Scriptwriter
• Assist the Post-Production Co-ordinator with post-production paperwork using Silvermouse
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system, including regularly updating key documents, to ensure quick retrieval of information
• Provide support to other members of the production as required; reporting conflicting priorities to the Series Script Supervisor
• Take primary responsibility for maintaining the production office, liaising with the technology service desk, facilities and team assistants where required.
• Undertake training where necessary to update relevant skills and knowledge

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• An informed interest in television drama production, with a demonstrable passion for EastEnders
• Awareness of the role of Script Supervisor, key skills required and a specific interest in pursuing a career in Script Supervising
• Experience of working in a demanding administrative position
• Experience of working with a variety of IT software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Ideally a minimum typing speed of 50wpm
• Experience of establishing and maintaining office, filing and administration systems, and the ability to communicate information effectively to a wide range of stakeholders, internal and external to EastEnders
• Experience of handling confidential and commercially sensitive information with tact and sensitivity

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: 19875

Contract: 12 Month FTC /Attachment

Band: A

Salary: £23000 – £25500 + London Weighting at £5319

Location: BBC Elstree, Borehamwood

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENT

As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.” If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Eastenders, Prehistoric Planet and Planet Earth III.

The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS DRAMA

BBC Studios Drama Productions is renowned for bringing audiences together week after week. We are the creative powerhouse behind award-winning Drama such as EastEnders, Silent Witness, Father Brown and Sister Boniface Mysteries to Casualty, River City, Pobol y Cwm and Anfamol. In addition to our iconic brands, we have an ambitious growth strategy with a slate of fresh and exciting new shows in development.

EastEnders is a multi-award winning soap broadcast four times a week. It currently ranks as one of the most watched TV dramas in the UK tackling many controversial and taboo issues previously unseen on television in the UK. The Script Secretary provides administrative assistance to the production team/s to ensure the smooth and efficient running of productions

THE ROLE

Are you a stickler for accuracy? Do you find yourself spotting inconsistencies and picking up on continuity issues when you’re watching TV? 

The Script Secretary supports our team of Script Supervisors. Working with 4 to 6 Script Supervisors at a time, they assist with getting everything ready for filming. This is an admin heavy role and can include typing up amendments, compiling camera scripts and cards, organising parking and distributing scripts around the set and galleries. 

The successful candidate will be meticulously and instinctively organised. You will enjoy administrative work and be confident using a computer and learning new systems such as Scriptwriter and Silvermouse. You will be able to prioritise tasks and work across multiple projects simultaneously. You will be able to spot errors, typos and spelling mistakes, maintain comprehensive filing systems, and accurately implement changes and updates to key documents.

As a key support role, we need someone to be based in the EastEnders production office at Elstree, 5 days per week. 

Assessment for this role will be 21st January 2025 at Elstree Studios. Unfortunately we’re not able to be flexible with this so please ensure you are available to attend before applying.

Reporting to the Series Script Supervisor, responsibilities include:

• Learn from and assist the Series Script Supervisor and team of Script Supervisors with administrative and organizational tasks
• Compile script amendments working to multiple script editors at any given time
• Create camera scripts, camera cards and issue additional script amendments
• Type up the Director’s camera script into Scriptwriter, often working to a tight deadlines
• Compile camera scripts and camera cards for pick up days
• Train and offer regular support to Script Supervisors using the EastEnders script software, Scriptwriter
• Assist the Post-Production Co-ordinator with post-production paperwork using Silvermouse
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system, including regularly updating key documents, to ensure quick retrieval of information
• Provide support to other members of the production as required; reporting conflicting priorities to the Series Script Supervisor
• Take primary responsibility for maintaining the production office, liaising with the technology service desk, facilities and team assistants where required.
• Undertake training where necessary to update relevant skills and knowledge

WHAT DOES IT TAKE?

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• An informed interest in television drama production, with a demonstrable passion for EastEnders
• Awareness of the role of Script Supervisor, key skills required and a specific interest in pursuing a career in Script Supervising
• Experience of working in a demanding administrative position
• Experience of working with a variety of IT software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat. Ideally a minimum typing speed of 50wpm
• Experience of establishing and maintaining office, filing and administration systems, and the ability to communicate information effectively to a wide range of stakeholders, internal and external to EastEnders
• Experience of handling confidential and commercially sensitive information with tact and sensitivity

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here.

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce, that represents the audiences we serve, and encourages applications from candidates from any background, especially people from diverse communities. Equity of opportunity is important to us, and we endeavour to make our processes equal, fair and meritocratic for everybody. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.

PACKAGE DESCRIPTION

Job Reference: 19875

Contract: 12 Month FTC /Attachment

Band: A

Salary: £23000 – £25500 + London Weighting at £5319

Location: BBC Elstree, Borehamwood

WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM WORKING AT BBC STUDIOS?

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Parental leave for new parents, regardless of gender, of up to a year with 18 weeks fully paid
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation

NEXT STEPS

We appreciate your interest in this position and understand how important this opportunity is to you. Due to the high volume of interest we may need to close the application period earlier than anticipated. This step is necessary to ensure we can provide a high level of attention and service to all applicants. Thank you for your understanding.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENT

As a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.” If you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk

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