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Job details Job reference VAC007403 Date posted 08/09/2025 Application closing date 17/09/2025 Location The Bottle Yard Studios, Whitchurch Lane, Bristol. BS14 0BH Salary BG5: 25,185 - 25,583 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Arts, Events and Tourism, Other Attachments
Studios Runner Job description
Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months.
The Bottle Yard Studios (TBYS) are successful Film & Television Studio facilities in South Bristol. Owned and operated by Bristol City Council, the business occupies two sites in close proximity and comprises of 11 film studios along with supporting production offices and ancillary workshops, stores and light industrial accommodation.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Studios Runner to join our small but skilled Studios Management Team. Reporting to the Studio Manager, the role will;

• Assist with general admin & office tasks, supporting all The Bottle Yard Studios' team to deliver effective day-to-day site management. These tasks could include sorting of post and deliveries, taking and relaying phone messages, filing, scanning etc
• Generally cover aspects of the Receptionist's role, taking delegated responsibility in line with your grade, when he/she is absent/on holiday.
• Support the Bottle Yard team in facilitating the day to day needs of TBYS clients. These tasks could include setting up of offices, creating and putting up signage, directing clients, assisting with parking needs, etc.
• From time to time, assist productions with general runner duties during filming.
• Working with the Receptionist, meet and greet visitors appropriately & offer refreshments.
• Help with preparation of client visits and meetings, and help with the preparation of site tours.

No two days are the same at this busy site. There is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to really develop the role, prioritising your own workload and engaging in a varied range of tasks within an ever-changing environment and client base.
Whilst the daily hours are fixed for this role and unfortunately this role is unsuitable for a job share.
For more information about The Bottle Yard, please visit; and Bristol Film Office:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.
If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
First round interviews are currently expected to take place week commencing 6th October 2025. Due to the number of the applications predicted this will be a multiple interview process.
For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Emma Reid on email
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people and Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Job title Studios Runner Job reference VAC007403 Date posted 08/09/2025 Application closing date 17/09/2025 Location The Bottle Yard Studios, Whitchurch Lane, Bristol. BS14 0BH Salary BG5: 25,185 - 25,583 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Arts, Events and Tourism, Other Attachments Job description
Full Time, Fixed Term for 12 months.
The Bottle Yard Studios (TBYS) are successful Film & Television Studio facilities in South Bristol. Owned and operated by Bristol City Council, the business occupies two sites in close proximity and comprises of 11 film studios along with supporting production offices and ancillary workshops, stores and light industrial accommodation.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Studios Runner to join our small but skilled Studios Management Team. Reporting to the Studio Manager, the role will;

• Assist with general admin & office tasks, supporting all The Bottle Yard Studios' team to deliver effective day-to-day site management. These tasks could include sorting of post and deliveries, taking and relaying phone messages, filing, scanning etc
• Generally cover aspects of the Receptionist's role, taking delegated responsibility in line with your grade, when he/she is absent/on holiday.
• Support the Bottle Yard team in facilitating the day to day needs of TBYS clients. These tasks could include setting up of offices, creating and putting up signage, directing clients, assisting with parking needs, etc.
• From time to time, assist productions with general runner duties during filming.
• Working with the Receptionist, meet and greet visitors appropriately & offer refreshments.
• Help with preparation of client visits and meetings, and help with the preparation of site tours.

No two days are the same at this busy site. There is an exciting opportunity for the post holder to really develop the role, prioritising your own workload and engaging in a varied range of tasks within an ever-changing environment and client base.
Whilst the daily hours are fixed for this role and unfortunately this role is unsuitable for a job share.
For more information about The Bottle Yard, please visit; and Bristol Film Office:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you'll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you'll be working in a supportive environment where you'll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you'll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
For permanent Bristol City Council employees, this post will be a secondment.
For employees who are currently on a fixed term contract with Bristol City Council, the secondment must not extend beyond the end of the fixed term period to ensure there is a substantive post to return to.
If you are currently a casual worker or a member of an employment agency (currently working with Bristol City Council) this post will be a fixed term contract.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
First round interviews are currently expected to take place week commencing 6th October 2025. Due to the number of the applications predicted this will be a multiple interview process.
For further information, please refer to the and Person Specification or alternatively, please contact Emma Reid on email
Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from Young people and Black and racially minoritised candidates who are currently under-represented within this Service of Bristol City Council. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you'll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.

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