Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Scotland - Technical Production (Radio) - Stornoway

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

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is offering a fixed-term Production Apprenticeship at BBC Scotland in Stornoway, focusing on Technical Production for radio. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience in sound and studio operations while working towards a recognized qualification. Fluent Gaelic speakers are encouraged to apply. This full-time apprenticeship lasts for 13 months and aims to jumpstart your career in broadcasting while providing significant training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Industry-recognized qualification

Career development training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about working in radio and storytelling.
• Team player who thrives in live broadcast environments.
• Motivated and keen to learn about technical and creative skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn sound capturing and mixing for radio production.
• Operate broadcast equipment and manage studio setups.
• Support live radio coverage from various locations.

Skills

Enthusiasm for radio production

Team collaboration

Fluent in Gaelic

Education

No prior learning required

Job description

Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Scotland Technical Production (Radio) - Stornoway - Gaelic

Job Description
Job Requisition ID: 35070
Job Closing Date: 11 January 2026

Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Scotland - Technical Production (Radio) – Stornoway / Preantasachd Riochdachaidh – Ìre 3 – BBC Alba – Riochdachadh Teicnigeach (Rèidio) – Steòrnabhagh

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 13 months / Seòrsa Cùmhnant: Preantasachd ùine shocraichte, làn-ùine airson 13 mìosan

Department: BBC Scotland Operations / Roinn Obraichean BBC Alba

Location: Stornoway- BBC Radio Scotland & BBC Alba / Àite Steòrnabhagh – BBC Radio Scotland & BBC Alba

Salary: £22,950 / Tuarastal: £22,950

AM B’ URRAINN DO PHREANTASACHD BBC A BHITH NA ATH DREUCHD DHUT?

Join us a a Production 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.

Thig a dh’obair mar Preantas BBC agus gabh an cothrom air obair ann an dreuchd a chòrdas riut. Tha sinne a’ gealltain gun leasaich sinn na sgilean agus na tàlantan agadsa. Ionnsaichidh tu as an obair, a’ leudachadh d’eòlas agus do sgilean ann an raon-obrach inntineach, agus aig an aon àm ag obair gu teastanas oifigeal.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME? / CARSON A BU CHÒIR DHUT A DOL AN SÀS SAN SGÈIM SEO?

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? / CARSON A THIGEADH TU DHAN SGIOBA?

BBC Scotland Operations is looking for a motivated individual to join our Gaelic teams in Stornoway and train as a Technical Operator specialising in radio.

BBC Scotland Operations provides expert technical support and production skills for a wide range of radio programmes and live broadcasts across Scotland. From daily news and current affairs to music, cultural programming, and major live events, our teams help bring BBC Scotland’s distinctive radio content to audiences across the country and beyond.

Based in BBC Stornoway, this is a unique opportunity to develop your skills through specialised training and hands‑on experience. You’ll play a key role in supporting BBC Radio nan Gàidheal output from the Western Isles, contributing to this vital Gaelic radio service.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT / DO PHRÌOMH DHLEASTANAN AGUS AM BUANNACHD

As a Production apprentice, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you could be:

• Sound: Learn how to capture, mix, and deliver clear, high-quality audio for live and pre‑recorded radio programmes.
• Studio Operations: Operate broadcast equipment, manage studio set‑ups, and ensure smooth technical delivery during live output.
• Outside Broadcasts: Support live radio coverage from locations across the Western Isles and mainland Scotland, helping bring events to air.

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 regular meetings (either in‑person or virtual) with our learning provider, working towards an industry‑recognised, SCQF 7 in Creative Media.

For more information on this apprenticeship framework you will be studying please visit this link.

YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY / NA SGILEAN AGAD

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 are:

• Enthusiastic and curious, with a real passion for radio production, sound, and storytelling.
• Team players who enjoy working as part of a creative team, thrive in live broadcast environments, and eager to learn technical skills that keep our radio output on air.
• Genuinely interested in radio and committed to developing their technical and creative abilities – no previous broadcasting experience is required.
• Fluent in Gaelic language, to serve our Gaelic‑speaking listeners of BBC Radio nan Gàidheal.

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 / SLATAN‑TOMAIS

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.
• 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 at 8th September 2026: To complete the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Core Skills (Scotland) at SCQF Level 5 or 6 in: Communication and Numeracy. Core skills will be embedded into learning.

READY TO APPLY? / DEISEIL GUS CUR A-STEACH?

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.

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 you having the required qualifications that we have deemed necessary for your role and the requirement of 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

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.

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.