Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios - Scripted Drama - EastEnders - Editorial Elstree

BBC Studios Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is offering a fixed-term apprenticeship focused on scripted drama productions. This full-time opportunity will immerse you in the production processes, allowing you to gain hands-on experience while working on renowned projects. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic individuals over 18 with a passion for drama and a commitment to learning. The role provides industry-recognized qualifications and training through experienced professionals, setting the stage for a fruitful career in media.

Benefits

Industry-recognised qualification

Training and mentoring by industry professionals

Employability and networking support

Qualifications

• No prior learning is required to apply.
• Must be 18 years old or over by the apprenticeship start date.
• Must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of the whole production process from script to screen.
• Experience what it takes to run a busy office on a BBC drama.
• Work with the runner team and spend time with different departments.

Skills

Excellent organisation skills

Good eye for detail

Reliability and good communication skills

A passion for Drama and story-telling

Excellent writing ability

Job description

Job Details

Job Requisition ID: 35277
Job Closing Date: 11 January 2026
Location: London, UK, Elstree Centre
Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 13 months
Department: Scripted Drama
Salary: £22,950 (+£5,441 London Weighting)

About BBC Studios

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought‑after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

Apprenticeship Overview

Join us as an apprentice at BBC Studios 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.

Why Join the Team?

Based in Elstree, you will be working on the long‑running multi‑award winning drama series, EastEnders. In the Production Office you’ll gain an understanding of how the production works with a specific focus on the Editorial side. You will be given a broad range of tasks and experiences to equip you for a future career in an Editorial environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding of the whole production process from script to screen.
• Gain a great insight into what is required to take our scripts from story to production.
• Experience what it takes to run a busy office on a BBC drama.
• Experience with the runner team as well as spending time with the Research, Story and Script Editing department.

Learning & Development

You’ll be learning both on and off the job. This means that, in addition to 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.

Skills and Eligibility

• Excellent organisation skills.
• Good eye for detail.
• An enthusiastic individual willing to learn and work as part of a team.
• Reliability and good communication skills.
• A passion for Drama and story‑telling.
• Excellent writing ability.

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.

Eligibility Criteria

• 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 19 years old at 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. 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?

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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.

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.

Benefits

• Industry‑recognised qualification.
• Industry‑leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (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.

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. All our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

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.