Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Surrey - Guildford

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

Job summary

A prominent broadcasting organization based in Guildford is looking for a Production Apprentice to kick-start their career in broadcasting. This fixed-term apprenticeship lasts for 13 months and offers a competitive salary of £22,950. The role provides the opportunity to work on various content types, develop skills on-the-job, and gain a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the industry and effective communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for working at the BBC.
• Enthusiasm for delivering world-class content.
• Ability to thrive in varied work environments.

Responsibilities

• Work on live radio programs – recording and editing audio.
• Interact with contributors.
• Produce video for social media and regional TV.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description • Job Requisition ID: 35296 • Job Closing Date: 11 January 2026 • Guildford, GBR, GU2 7AP

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 13 months

Department: BBC Local Radio / South & South East

Location: Guildford – Broadcasting Centre

Salary: £22,950

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?

This is your chance to launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. We’re looking for individuals with a passion to find out how we make content and bring ideas to life. Depending on your placement area, you could be working behind the scenes on exciting productions, from gripping dramas to the thrill of live radio, and gain a recognised qualification while learning on the job. This is your opportunity to widen your production knowledge while working on content that matters to millions.

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 Wednesday 10th 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?

BBC Local Radio Surrey - Listen Live - BBC Sounds operates a network of radio stations across England and the Channel Islands. From Truro to Newcastle, we are at the heart of the local community.

Our services offer a trusted source of local news and information but we also celebrate everything that is great about where we live. Whilst our shows will primarily be studio‑based we are all about getting into the heart of the communities that we serve. We have a unique connection with our audience and love finding and sharing their stories. We’re also passionate about local sport, plus our ‘Make A Difference’ initiative is all about celebrating the people and organisations that make the areas we broadcast to, a great place to live.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Production Apprentice, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute. In BBC Local, no two days are ever the same. You’ll get a chance to work across a variety of content, which could involve occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends.

You could be working on:

• Liveradio programmes – recording and editing audio
• Meeting contributors
• Producing video for our social media content and regional TV output
• Crafting audio for BBC Sounds

You’ll be learning both on and off the job. This means that as well as learning on your placement at the BBC, you’ll also attend learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with our learning provider, working towards an industry recognised apprenticeship qualification – Level 3 Production Assistant. Learning blocks will be a mixture of in‑person and virtual delivery.

For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying, please visit this link.

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.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply if you:

• Thrive on variety in your work
• Have good communication skills
• Love being part of a team

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

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
• No prior learning is required to apply

For candidates under the age of 19 years on 8 September 2026: 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 end of your apprenticeship when you take your end‑point assessment.

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? Just 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. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts – but please only apply to one.

The BBC recognises that some people who are applying for a BBC Apprenticeship Scheme may need to relocate to a new location for the role and this might not be possible due to your personal financial constraints. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position, subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process. Details on the wider support available at the BBC can be found here.

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship – your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme.

During your apprenticeship 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.

INFORMATION AT A GLANCE

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

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’d be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.