Production Management Assistants - Bargain Hunt - BBC Studios, Cardiff

BBC Studios; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios in Cardiff is seeking a Production Management Assistant for Bargain Hunt. The role involves supporting the production management team with daily organisation, logistics and admin tasks, while being available for regular location shoots and potential overnight stays.

A driving licence is desirable and the role operates on a hybrid model with office presence required several days per week. You will contribute to keeping production on track, coordinating with the JPM/UM and broader

Qualifications

• Experience as Production Management Assistant or Production Secretary within broadcast content.
• Experience providing administrative support in a busy production environment and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day organisational, logistical and administrative support to the production team in Cardiff.
• Support JPM/UM and manage relationships across a diverse team to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving and attention to detail in a fast-paced production setting.

Job description

Production Management Assistant – Bargain Hunt, Cardiff Contract: PAYE Freelance Start Date: PMA1 17th Jan – 6th Aug 2027 PMA2 12th Feb – 9th July 2027 Closes: Sun 15th November 2026 Base: The role is based at BBC Studios in Roath Lock, Cardiff, and applicants should live within commuting distance of Cardiff. We operate a hybrid working model, with a minimum of three days per week office-based, although additional office attendance may be required depending on production needs. The role also involves regular filming on location, which will include overnight stays away from home for up to two nights at a time. A full UK driving licence would be desirable to support the logistical demands of the role. Bargain Hunt is one of BBC Studios’ most successful daytime formats, delivering a minimum of 96 x 45’ programmes every year and regularly attracting over 2 million viewers. We are looking for a talented and motivated Production Management Assistant to join our busy production team in Cardiff. You will be a key Production Management team player reporting to the JPM/UM, providing day-to-day organisational, logistical and admin support to the production team in a busy environment. We’re looking for candidates who possess excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a can-do attitude. We want to hear from a diverse range of people with varying experience at Production Management Assistant or Production Secretary level within the industry. BBC Studios is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

Are you the right candidate?

• You will have experience of working as a Production Management Assistant/Production Secretary within broadcast content
• Experience of providing administrative support in a busy production environment along with the ability to work in pressurised and challenging situations
• You’ll be able to manage relationships effectively working while working with a variety people and work collaboratively within a diverse team
• You will demonstrate strong organisational skills, and will be able to manage conflicting demands to meet deadlines
• You will be a good communicator and hold good attention to detail when working at pace
• Initiative and problem-solving ability and have a can-do attitude.
• You can demonstrate you have business and finance skills with an understanding of working to a production budget