Assistant Production Manager Apprenticeship - Level 6 - London - Panorama

BBC Studios Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking an Assistant Production Manager Apprentice in London. In this full-time, 24-month apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience in project management within BBC's Panorama production team. Responsibilities include assisting with studio setups, budget management, and supporting crew bookings. To qualify, candidates must be 18 years old and have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. This role offers an industry-recognized qualification and significant career development opportunities.

Benefits

Industry-recognized qualification

Career development opportunities

Training from industry professionals

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins.
• Must have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years before the start.
• Must be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shoots, studio setups, crew bookings, and call sheets.
• Support budget management and payroll.
• Work in various BBC locations and studios.

Skills

Successful project management and delivery

Strong teamwork experience

Excellent organisational skills

Problem-solving and negotiating

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Calm under pressure

Interest in BBC content

Self-starter and adaptable

Job description

Assistant Production Manager Apprenticeship – Level 6 – London – Panorama

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 24 months

Department: Panorama

Location: London – London Broadcasting House

Salary: £22,950 (+£5,441 London Weighting)

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to kick‑start your career in a role 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 someone who has successfully managed and delivered projects, can demonstrate strong team management, and has experience with complex budgets, logistics, health and safety, and business affairs? This apprenticeship gives you hands‑on experience with our creative teams to bring BBC content to life across News, CBBC and documentary programmes.

To find out more about the schemes we offer, register for one of our webinars here. The webinar for this scheme takes place on Tuesday 9th December at 6 pm. If you miss it, you can watch the replay on our YouTube playlist.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Panorama is the UK’s longest‑running current affairs TV show, covering in‑depth investigations, everyday UK issues, major international stories, and breaking news. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Unit Manager and the Production Management team to support journalists and producers who create our programmes.

You’ll learn best practice and look for ways to continually improve, setting the standard for future BBC programme makers across TV, audio, online and digital platforms.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Production Manager apprentice with Panorama, you may:

• Assist with shoots, studio setups, crew bookings, and call sheets
• Support budget management, staff training coordination, and payroll
• Work on location, in studios, galleries, and across our BBC offices
• Learn best practices in production management, health & safety, and compliance

To understand more about working in Production Management, see the following links:

• Click here to find out more about making TV content
• Click here to find out more about making audio content

You’ll study for an industry‑recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with a chosen education provider. The academic study involves instructor‑led workshops, tutorial sessions, presentations and group work. Throughout your apprenticeship you’ll gather a portfolio of evidence and work on an end‑point assessment that demonstrates your learning, while working towards a Level 6 apprenticeship qualification.

This apprenticeship will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of Production Management and the media industry, which you can then utilise during your time at the BBC and afterwards in the wider industry.

For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying, click here.

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. We look for potential rather than formal qualifications, and welcome applicants who can apply transferable strengths and experience.

If you can bring the following skills and experiences, we’d love to hear from you:

• Successful project management and delivery
• Strong teamwork experience
• Excellent organisational skills, problem‑solving and negotiating
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Calm and focused approach to changing circumstances
• A keen interest in the BBC and how audiences consume content, and fresh ideas for new perspectives
• Self‑starter, flexible and adaptable to out‑of‑hours working

For Junior Production roles at the BBC, consider applying for jobs on the BBC Careers site or exploring other apprenticeship schemes.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

• 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 19 years old at the start, 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. If not, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end‑point assessment

To apply, you must also:

• Be passionate about the production management side of making content. If you prefer coming up with ideas, the Production Apprenticeship may be more suitable. Please click here to view the Production Apprenticeship adverts.
• No prior learning is required to apply. If you already have relevant experience or qualifications, your individual learning plan may be adjusted, allowing you to complete your apprenticeship in less time.

READY TO APPLY?

Don’t leave yourself wondering “what if?” — this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. See yourself thriving in this role? Click ‘Apply Now’!

You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions — no CV or cover letter needed.

If you’re eligible, we’ll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect.

You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. If you’re interested in a different location, check out our other adverts — but please apply to only one.

Once completed, you’ll be supported with career development, employability training and networking opportunities to help you take your next step — whether that’s at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry.

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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.

Our apprenticeship roles are also subject to the required qualifications we have deemed necessary for your role and the training provider for your scheme. The offer would be subject to you undergoing and meeting the requirements of a skill scan process with the BBC nominated training provider to determine your eligibility.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks which include reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and, if applicable to the role, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

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Life at BBC

Here you will benefit from:

• Excellent career and professional development
• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave (26 days for BBC Studios), a range of policies to support your work‑life balance, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym
• A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do

As an Apprentice you will also receive:

• An industry‑recognised qualification
• Industry‑leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and mentoring by industry professionals
• A bespoke BBC apprenticeship experience including apprenticeship development days and membership of the BBC Apprenticeship community
• Employability and networking training and support to help you secure your next role
• The opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation subject to eligibility

You belong

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Disability confident

We take inclusivity seriously and want to ensure all candidates who are disabled or have long‑term health conditions receive the support and adjustments they need. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the recruitment process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.

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