Dock labour scheme

And so, within months of BBC Studios going 'commercial', the new way of working in tv production becomes evident in the job ads...

"We are looking for a pool of Development Assistant Producers. Joining our pool of successful candidates will enable you to be offered work as and when those opportunities arise during peak periods...."

"We are looking for a pool of Production Management Assistants to work across our output. Joining our pool of successful candidates will enable you to be offered work as and when those opportunities arise during peak periods..."

And they're trying it at Radio Oxford, in a Broadcast Journalist Talent Pool

"If you are selected to become part of the pool, you will be part of a group of individuals who could be called up for work at any time – the period of work could range from one day up to 12 weeks...."

No wonder BBC HR need a Resourcing Administrator (Contingency Labour) to make sure none of these 'employees' bring the BBC's tax position into trouble....

"The Resourcing & Talent Contingent Workforce team is a new team and an integral part of the overall HR function, providing specialist Resourcing & Talent services to the BBC with a focus on ensuring that all engagements are compliant with HMRC Tax Regulations and employment law."