Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship -Level 4 -BBC Studios- Natural History -Bristol -EXTEND

BBC; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios NHU in Bristol is launching a Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship. This fixed‑term, full‑time role lasts 17 months and offers hands-on learning in production management with on‑the‑job training.

You’ll learn to support shoots, crew bookings and call sheets while working with experienced managers. The scheme targets non‑graduates and provides industry‑recognized apprenticeship qualifications within a leading natural history production environment.

Qualifications

• Brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem‑solving and negotiating.
• Great at working with people; a team player and great communicator.
• Resilient, responsible and have a calm focused approach to challenging situations.
• Flexible, motivated and have an adaptable approach to the pace of work.
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time.
• Are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter, flexible and adaptable to out‑of-hours working.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shoots, studio setups, crew bookings, and call sheets.
• Booking transport and accommodation.
• Support budget management, raising payments for suppliers and broadcasters.
• Applying for accreditations/permits/visas.
• Learn best practices in health & safety, and compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Team player

Communication skills

Resilience

Adaptable

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Non-graduate

Job description

Contract Type

Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 17 months

Department

BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Location

Bristol - Bridgewater House

Salary

£24,650

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and choose the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ option.

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. EX2324

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio, and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick‑start your career in a job you'll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on the job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME?

Are you a natural organiser with a passion for media? The Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship at the BBC could be your perfect start. You may help with the set‑up of filming on location or in the studio for one of our programmes like The One Show or schedule crews and freelancers for Women’s Hour. No media experience or qualifications needed – just enthusiasm and problem‑solving skills. Whether you're finishing school or changing careers, this hands‑on role offers a pathway into production management at one of the world’s leading broadcasters.

Want to find out more?

Watch recordings from our webinar series on our Life at the BBC YouTube playlist to learn more about this scheme and other opportunities we offer, and hear from current apprentices about their experiences.

Places on the Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship are available across a range of teams at this location, as well as in other locations. You can find details on other placements in this location on the BBC Early Careers Website.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Start your career in Production Management. As a Junior Production Coordinator apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced Production Managers and Production Coordinators, helping to create high‑quality content for TV, audio, online and digital platforms.

BBC Studios’ Natural History Unit (NHU) is a world‑leading producer of natural history content, behind some of the most globally successful factual programming of the past decade. Renowned for innovation, creativity, and world‑class storytelling, the NHU brings the wonders of the natural world to audiences through cutting‑edge technology, science, and exceptional filmmaking. From landmark series such as Planet Earth 3, Blue Planet 3, Big Cat 24/7, Springwatch and Deadly 60 to live productions and children’s content, the NHU sets the global standard for quality and craft. You will learn to complete Production Management duties across a variety of productions and be an integral part of our programme‑making teams.

This Apprenticeship Could Lead To Job Opportunities As a

• Production Coordinator
• Production Management Assistant / Production Secretary

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

As a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice this is a brilliant opportunity within The Natural History Unit (NHU) to learn, grow, and contribute – you may:

• Assist with shoots, studio setups, crew bookings, and call sheets
• Booking transport and accommodation
• Support budget management, raising payments for suppliers and broadcasters
• Applying for accreditations/permits/visas
• Learn best practices in health & safety, and compliance

By the end of the apprenticeship, you'll have the skills and confidence to take the next step in your career, applying for roles such as Junior Production Coordinator or Production Management Assistant.

To find out what it's like to work in a Production Management team, please take a look at the following links;

• Learn what BBC Production Management is and how it helps bring programmes to life
• Watch this video to learn about the day‑to‑day responsibilities of a Production Coordinator at BBC Radio Ulster

This apprenticeship will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of what it is like to work within a Production Management team and the media industry, which you can then utilise during your time at the BBC and afterwards in the wider industry.

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with our chosen education provider. The academic study involves;

• Attending instructor‑led workshops
• Tutorial sessions
• Presentations
• Group work

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be asked to gather a portfolio of evidence and work on an apprenticeship assessment that demonstrates your learning, while working towards a Level 4 apprenticeship qualification.

For more information on this apprenticeship framework you will be studying, please visit detail on the Junior Production Coordinator Standard.

Your Skills And Eligibility

We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world‑class content and operational excellence to our audiences. We’re not focused on your qualifications; instead, we look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.

Skills

• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem‑solving and negotiating
• Great at working with people; a team player and great communicator
• Resilient, responsible and have a calm focused approach to challenging situations
• Flexible, motivated and have an adaptable approach to the pace of work
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Are an enthusiastic and motivated self‑starter, flexible and adaptable to out‑of‑hours working

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2027.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three 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.
• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level.
• Identify as disabled under the Equality Act (2010).

To Apply For This Scheme, You Must Also

• For candidates under the age of 19 years on 7 September 2027: To complete 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 by the start of your apprenticeship, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the apprenticeship assessment when you take your end‑point assessment.
• Must be passionate about the production management side of making content. If it’s the ‘coming up with ideas for content’ side you like about producing content, then the Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship will be more suitable for you. <JPC27>

You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

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