Junior Production Manager

Talentbases; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios in Bristol is seeking a Junior Production Manager to join the Deadly 60 team. You will work with the Production Manager on day-to-day production, ensure robust planning and budgeting, and set up complex foreign shoots.

The role requires managing budgets, coordinating presenter-led shoots and supporting a Junior Production Coordinator, with a focus on Health & Safety and sustainability across production activity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience on a presenter-led factual production.
• Experience firing up and managing complex, multi-location shoots.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting and cost reporting skills.
• Ability to support a Production Coordinator and oversee production operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage production budgets, forecasting and cost reporting to keep the series on budget.
• Coordinate complex, multi-location presenter-led shoots, including international filming.
• Line manage and support Junior Production Coordinator to maintain a high-performing team.
• Oversee smooth running of production operations and coordination with commissioning teams.
• Monitor Health & Safety and sustainability across production activities.
• Support commissioning, production set-up and delivery processes.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Multi-location shoots

Team leadership

Job description

Junior Production Manager

Closes - 06-09-2026

Location - Bristol

The Natural History Unit at BBC Studios are looking for a Junior Production Manager to join the award-winning Deadly 60 team.

Working closely with the Production Manager you will play a key role in the day-to-day management of the production, ensuring robust planning, accurate budgeting and setting up complex foreign shoots.

Contract Dates

5 October – 5th February 2027

Base

Bristol, with a minimum of three days per week in the office

Closing Date

6th of September 2026 (midnight)

Interviews

w/c 14th of September 2026.

This role is offered as a PAYE freelance contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage production budgets, forecasting and cost reporting, ensuring the series is delivered on budget.


• Coordinate complex, multi-location presenter-led shoots, including specialist activities such as diving and international filming.


• Line manage and support Junior PC, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.


• Oversee the smooth running of production operations.


• Monitor Health & Safety and sustainability requirements across all production activity.


• Support commissioning, production set-up and delivery processes.

About You

• Previous experience working on a presenter-led factual production.


• Have multiple credits as a Production Co-ordinator on factual productions, with the skills, knowledge and experience to successfully step up into a Junior Production Manager position.


• Proven experience setting up and managing complex, multi-location presenter-led shoots, including specialist activities such as diving.


• Strong budgeting and financial management skills, with experience forecasting, reporting and managing production spend.


• Experience overseeing and supporting a Production Coordinator.


• Demonstrable knowledge of end-to-end production and post-production workflows across multiple platforms.


• Experience managing Health & Safety and sustainability requirements on location and across production.


• Excellent organisational, communication and project management skills.


• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to build strong working relationships while managing competing priorities.

BBC Studios is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from individuals from under-represented backgrounds.