Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios - Scripted Drama - Casualty - Costume in Cardiff

Production Apprenticeship – Level 3 – BBC Studios – Scripted Drama – Casualty – Costume

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

Department: Scripted Drama Production

Location: Cardiff – Roath Lock

Salary: £22,950

WE ARE 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.

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

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?

It’s 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 Roath Lock, Wales, you will be working on the long-running multi‑award winning Saturday night drama series, Casualty. Working in the Costume Department, you’ll gain an understanding of all aspects of how the production works with a specific focus on Costume.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Gain an understanding of the production processes relevant to costume.
• Gain experience in script analysis and continuity, production scheduling and an understanding of on‑set etiquette while supporting the costume team.
• Receive a broad range of tasks and experiences to equip you for a future career in Costume and Design.

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 (a week or two at a time) with our learning provider, working towards an industry‑recognised qualification, Level 3 Diploma in Digital and Creative Media. Learning blocks will be delivered in‑person.

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.

We are looking for:

• The ability to sew and understanding of basic costume tools.
• An enthusiastic individual who is willing to learn and work as part of a team.
• A passion for drama.
• Good observation skills / detail‑oriented.
• Enthusiastic to start a career in costume.
• Good IT and communication skills.

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 on the BBC careers site or reviewing 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 required to apply.

For candidates under the age of 19 at 8th September 2026: To complete the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Essential Skills Wales Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number within the first 12 months of the apprenticeship.

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.

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.

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING

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.

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