Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Radio Wales - Cardiff - EXTEND

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

Department: BBC Audio - Wales & West of England

Location: Cardiff - 3 Central Square

Salary: £22,950

Job Closing Date: 11 January 2026

ABOUT THE EXTEND PROGRAMME

This role is part of the BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and meet the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. The BBC is fully committed to providing workplace adjustments and has a dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service to support you throughout employment. If you need adjustments or have any questions about the Extend programme, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form.

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as a Production apprentice to kick‑start your career in a job you’ll love. You’ll learn on‑the‑job, developing 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?

Launch a career at the heart of British broadcasting. Depending on your placement area, you could work 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.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Preparing live and pre‑recorded programmes in studio and on location
• Developing research and production skills
• Providing comprehensive support for all aspects of programme production
• Creating multi‑platform content across all Radio Wales programmes
• Working as part of a team and seeing your creative ideas come to life
• Studio operation skills

YOUR CLARIFICATIONS AND LEARNING

In addition to on‑job learning, you will attend learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with a learning provider, working towards a Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification. Learning blocks will be a mixture of in‑person and virtual delivery.

YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY

We’re looking for potential rather than qualifications. If you bring these skills and experiences, we’d love to hear from you:

• Self‑motivation and ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Team player who collaborates flexibly and effectively with colleagues, presenters and contributors
• Good communication skills – conveying information and collaborating effectively
• Attention to detail – accurate record‑taking and completed tasks
• Adaptability – adjusting to new situations quickly and efficiently
• Creativity – generating new and creative ideas

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree, consider other apprenticeship schemes or roles at the BBC.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026
• Have lived continuously in the UK 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
• No prior learning is required to apply
• Identify as disabled under the Equality Act (2010)

READY TO APPLY?

Don’t leave yourself wondering “what if?” – this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. If you’re eligible, click ‘Apply Now’! You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed. The role requires you to live within a commutable distance of Cardiff. For other locations, check our other adverts – but only apply to one. 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 during the recruitment process. During your apprenticeship you’ll be supported with career development, employability training and networking opportunities to help you take your next step – whether at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry.