Assistant Production Manager Apprenticeship - Level 6 - London - Panorama

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

Department: Panorama

Location: London – Broadcasting House

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

Job Requisition ID: 34973 | Closing Date: 11 January 2026

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU? Join us as an apprentice to kick‑start your career in a role you’ll love. We’re committed to developing your skills and talent on the job, working towards an apprenticeship qualification with a learning provider.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME? We look for candidates who can manage and deliver projects, lead teams, handle complex budgets and logistics, and understand Health & Safety, business affairs, and rights. This apprenticeship gives you hands‑on experience with creative teams across BBC News, CBBC, and documentary programmes.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM? Panorama is the UK’s longest‑running current affairs TV show. You’ll work closely with the Unit Manager and the Production Management team to support journalists and producers.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• 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 BBC offices.
• Learn best practices in production management, health & safety, and compliance.

As part of the apprenticeship you will study for a Level 6 qualification, attending workshops, tutorials, presentations, and group work, while building a portfolio and completing an end‑point assessment.

YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY

We value potential over formal qualifications. If you possess the following skills, we encourage you to apply:

• Successfully managed and delivered projects.
• Experience leading and working in teams.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and demands.
• Calm, focused approach to changing circumstances.
• Keen interest in BBC content and fresh ideas for new perspectives.
• Enthusiastic self‑starter, flexible and adaptable to out‑of‑hours work.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Be 18 years old or older by the start of the apprenticeship in September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years.
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the apprenticeship duration.
• Not enrolled in another apprenticeship programme during the BBC apprenticeship.
• For candidates under 19 at the start, hold Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent, or be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end‑point assessment.

Requirements for applying:

• Passion for production management in content creation.
• No prior learning required; relevant experience may shorten the apprenticeship.

READY TO APPLY? Apply now – no CV or cover letter needed. Create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. If eligible, you’ll be guided through the next steps of the recruitment process. Applicants must live within commuting distance of Broadcasting House. If interested in another location, explore other adverts – please apply to only one. This fixed‑term apprenticeship supports career development and networking opportunities after completion.

Disclaimer The job description is a written statement of essential job characteristics, principal accountabilities, and required skills. It is not intended to be a complete or detailed account of all duties involved. Apprentice roles are subject to requisite qualifications and training provider requirements. Following offer, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks, including reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and safeguarding/social media checks. Offers are contingent on satisfactory checks.

Information at a Glance – This is your BBC At the BBC you can innovate in an inclusive environment, contribute to widely loved content, and help inform, educate and entertain. Life at BBC Excellent career and professional development. Fair pay and flexible benefits: competitive salary, 35‑hour week, 25‑day annual leave (26 days for BBC Studios), pension scheme, and discounted health care. Values‑based organisation where integrity matters.

As an Apprentice you’ll also receive:

• Industry‑recognised qualification.
• Training through the BBC Academy and learning providers (may involve travel).
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist.
• Mentoring and professional development.
• Membership of the BBC Apprenticeship community.
• Employability and networking training.
• Potential financial support for relocation (subject to eligibility).

You belong We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief. We celebrate diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace.

Disability confident If you require adjustments or support for the recruitment process or the role, contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form. We are committed to providing necessary accommodations.