Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship

The Bbc; Eccles; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned media company is seeking a Junior Production Apprentice in Eccles to support the creation of engaging content for children. This full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in managing budgets and logistics while collaborating with creative teams. Applicants must be over 18 and have lived in the UK for the past three years. Key skills include project management, organization, and a keen interest in media production. The apprenticeship lasts 17 months with a salary of £22,950.

Qualifications

• Successfully managed and delivered previous projects.
• Worked collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and demands.

Responsibilities

• Assist with call sheets and booking kit, crew and contributors.
• Help manage budgets and track expenditures.
• Support the planning and logistics of digital content and campaigns.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

About the Apprenticeship

Are you someone who's able to show that you've successfully managed and delivered projects in the past and you can demonstrate that you're great at managing a team, as well as working collaboratively. Can you demonstrate you are used to managing complex budgets and logistics. Are you familiar with Health and Safety policies and procedures as well as business affairs and rights? This apprenticeship gives you hands‑on experience of working with our creative teams to bring BBC content to life, whether that's working on BBC News, CBBC or the latest BBC documentary. To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here. Please note that the webinar for this scheme takes place on Tuesday 9th December at 6pm. If you're unable to attend or have seen this after that date, keep an eye on our webinar playlist on YouTube here where the video will be uploaded.

Why Join the Team?

Children’s & Education is the BBC department responsible for media content for children across the UK. We deliver our mission to inform, educate and entertain through trusted brands like CBeebies, CBBC and Bitesize. As an apprentice, you'll support the creation of engaging content and campaigns – helping with planning, logistics and production in a fast‑paced, creative team that’s passionate about reaching young audiences across digital, broadcast and educational platforms.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Assist with call sheets and booking kit, crew and contributors
• Help manage budgets, and track spend
• Learn best practices in production management, health & safety, and compliance.
• Support the planning and logistics of digital content, including social media campaigns, educational games, and projects like CBeebies Parenting or the Bitesize Schools Tour

To understand more about what working in Production Management is like, please take a look at the following links

Qualifications and Transferable Skills

• Have successfully managed and delivered previous projects
• Have successfully managed and worked in a team
• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem‑solving and negotiating
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Have a calm and focused approach to changing circumstances
• Have a keen interest in the BBC and how people consume content, and are bursting with fresh ideas to introduce new perspectives
• Are an enthusiastic self‑starter, flexible and adaptable to out‑of‑hours working perspectives

Eligibility Requirements

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation
• For candidates under the age of 19 years at the start of the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification. If you have not achieved these qualifications, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end‑point assessment

How to Apply

If you're interested in Junior Production level roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 17 months

Department: Kids & Family

Location: Salford – Bridge House

Salary: £22,950

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