Production Apprenticeship Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency - Birmingham/Stratford Upon Avon

The apprenticeship will start with a 3‑month placement with Optomen Television, followed by a placement with another production company in the Midlands region for the remainder of the apprenticeship.

Location: Optomen Studio, Timothy’s Bridge Road, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, CV37 9NQ. The first 3‑month placement occurs at this location; the next Midlands‑based location will be confirmed later. Travel costs are supported by the BBC.

Contract Type: 13‑month Fixed Term Contract, full time (September 2026 – October 2027). Salary: £24,650 per year. Start Date: 2 September 2026.

Why Become a Production Apprentice? This is a practical, hands‑on role ideal for someone looking to take their first step into TV production. You will gain experience across studio and production office duties, support the production team on Great British Menu, and then move to a second production company to broaden your skill set. Apprentices typically progress into positions such as Runner, Junior Researcher, Broadcast Assistant, Content Producer, Junior Production Coordinator, or Technical Operator.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact During your placement with Optomen, you will:

• Print schedules, distribute call sheets, and support the production office with general admin.
• Assist with daily studio set‑up, including prepping kitchen stations, organising ingredients, and ensuring filming areas are kept clean and camera‑ready.
• Support the Production Coordinator and crew with on‑set tasks such as moving equipment, fetching props, and relaying messages between departments.
• Look after chefs, presenters and contributors, managing dressing rooms, escorting contributors to and from set, and maintaining a calm, organised atmosphere on busy filming days.
• Capture behind‑the‑scenes photos and short video clips safely, respectfully, and without revealing sensitive information.
• Assist the production or digital team in selecting appropriate BTS moments for social platforms, monitoring related social trends.
• Draft captions, log key moments, and carry out basic photo editing to keep content polished and consistent.
• Organise and label digital assets for easy team access, ensuring all content follows brand guidelines and receives approval before use.

Responsibilities during the second placement will vary depending on the production, but will continue to build on these core skills in a different working environment.

Your Skills and Eligibility We’re looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, reliable, organised, friendly, calm, professional, proactive, adaptable, and interested in food, factual entertainment or studio formats. A positive attitude, commitment and curiosity are the most important factors. No previous production experience is required.

• Enthusiastic about starting a career in television and comfortable working in either a studio environment or a production office.
• Reliable, organised with an attention to detail and happy to be hands‑on.
• Friendly, calm and professional working attitude with the ability to work well with others.
• Proactive and adaptable when priorities change.
• Interested in food, factual entertainment or studio formats.
• Desire to learn and develop practical production skills.

Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2026.
• Live within a commutable distance of Birmingham.
• 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 taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation.

In addition, you must:

• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level.
• Be prepared to travel to agreed placement locations.
• Be available for an in‑person assessment on 28 July 2026 at BBC Birmingham.
• Be able to start on Wednesday 2 September 2026.

For candidates under 19 years old on 2 September 2026: you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), or a Functional Skills Level 2. If you have not achieved these qualifications by the start of your apprenticeship, you must complete Functional Skills Level 2 before the end‑point assessment.

Ready to Apply? Only online applications will be considered; no CV or cover letter is required. If you are eligible, you will receive further information and guidance through your application process. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

This apprenticeship will provide an industry‑recognised qualification, industry‑leading training through the BBC Academy, a dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist, and opportunities for future career development.