Make-up Trainee - Cardiff, United Kingdom - BBC

Description

BBC Studios Drama Productions

Are you passionate about Make-up and TV Drama? Do you have a formal make-up qualification, but never quite know where or how to break through into the industry? Are you ready for the opportunity to progress your career in TV Drama? This Make-up Trainee role on BAFTA award-winning medical drama Casualty could be the catalyst for your career in TV 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 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.

Here, we champion an inclusive culture aligned with our , fostering an environment where you can freely unleash your creativity, in the pursuit of bold content. Collaborating with some of the industry's brightest talents, you'll have the chance to leave your imprint on millions of viewers worldwide. What's more? There's plenty of opportunities for growing your career with us too, nurturing and developing talent is ingrained in our DNA – we'd love for you to be part of it.

Casualty

Casualty is the multi-award-winning medical drama broadcast on primetime BBC One. As one of the longest-running and beloved TV dramas in the UK, it consistently delves into sensitive and challenging depiction of those on the frontline in the NHS, while continually pushing the boundaries of conventional television week after week. The show's gritty realism is brought to life in Cardiff by one of the most dedicated and hard-working creative teams, both on-screen and off, delivering high-quality, gritty drama with heart, humour and pathos.

What is a Make-up Trainee?

A Make-up Trainee at Casualty works at the heart of the hair and makeup team. This 12 month opportunity gives the successful candidate the opportunity to spend time learning from one of the most creative, hardworking and fast-paced make-up teams in television. Casualty work to a 5 day week.

The Casualty Make-Up Department has a real team spirit, with several levels of artists who all bring different skills and abilities into the mix, from the HOD, Designers, Assistants and Juniors. It's a fantastic place to learn and develop new skills while working your way up the ladder alongside so many experienced and talented people, plus the opportunity in getting your teeth into a long running diverse drama that's prime time television.

During the year, there will also be an opportunity to spend two weeks shadowing the EastEnders make-up team at the shows home in Elstree, London. Travel (one return), accommodation (13 nights) and evening meal allowance (13 nights) will be paid for by the placement.

What are the Make-up Trainees Main Responsibilities?

The role of the Make-up Trainee reports to the Series Makeup Designer.

The Make-up Trainee's main duties will include:

Interpreting the Makeup Supervisor's instructions and carrying out tasks to a high standard

Liaising with all make-up and production staff to ensure that all deadlines are met

Communicating with make-up colleagues, actors and other departments

Setting up and maintaining workstations, including loading and unloading make-up and hair kits between locations

Basic knowledge of script reading / breakdown, taking continuity into consideration

To work with supporting artists (SA's) for crowd scenes

To work under supervision of Prosthetic Make-up Supervisor

Stock checks, tidying, organising of the prosthetics and make-up rooms, replenish stock and stock taking

Meetings and taking notes

Responsible for cleanliness and Health & Safety

Are you the right candidate?

The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the principles, practices and roles for make-up and hairdressing in Television and Film Production as well as the familiarisation of Casualty, which can be viewed on BBC primetime and iPlayer.

To be successful in this role, you will need to meet the following criteria:

At least 2/3 Years' Training from a BTEC/College of Further Education, HDN/HNC, Degree or a Level 4/5 NVQ

A basic understanding of the various roles in design and production teams

A confidence in carrying out general make-up applications and maintenance to a high standard and in fast-paced operational environment

Be able to keep clean tidy work areas adhering to safe working practices that comply with the Health and Safety guidelines & legislation

To be able to clearly and concisely communicate information

To be able to problem-solve in creative ways

To be able to deal with all colleagues, actors and supporting artists with diplomacy and tact

A flexibility of working in different regions, with occasional night or weekend shoots

We would also ideally require the following:

To have your own basic kit

Good computer skills

A clean and valid driving license

Please note: TV, Film or Theatre credits will not be required for you to apply for this role.

Package Description

Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Band: A

Location: Roath Lock, Cardiff

What you get:

• A salary of £22,000.00 per annum

• Access to a Training Manager to support your development

• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals

• 26 days of annual leave (pro-rata'd) and a defined pension scheme

**Please note that this is a standard Studios Production contract and potentially can involve up to 55 hours per week **

Life at BBC Studios

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The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found

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We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and we strongly encourage applications from disabled people . If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and declare that you are disabled, we will ensure to advance you to the next stage (minimum criteria above).

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