Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Children's & Education - Salford - EXTEND

Production Apprenticeship – Level 3 – Children’s & Education – Salford – EXTEND

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

Department: BBC Children’s & Education Salford.

Location: Salford – Quay House.

Salary: £22,950.

BBC Extend is a programme for disabled people. You should identify as deaf, disabled or neuro‑divergent and meet the definition of disability under the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if in Northern Ireland. We are committed to making the application process accessible and to providing workplace adjustments during employment.

Join us as a Production apprentice at BBC Children’s & Education to kick‑start a rewarding career while learning on the job and completing an industry‑recognised apprenticeship qualification (Level 3 Production Assistant).

• Support shoots, capturing behind‑the‑scenes and social content.
• Help develop ideas for You Tube spin‑offs, CBBC games and digital campaigns.
• Assist with research, scripting and creation of web pages for BBC Bitesize and BBC Teach.
• Contribute to planning and logistics for projects such as 500 Words and the Bitesize Schools Tour.
• Learn scheduling content and support production across social media platforms (Tik Tok, Instagram, You Tube).

We value potential and enthusiasm over qualifications. If you bring:

• A genuine interest in working with teams creating inspiring content for children.
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Creativity, enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn.

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree, consider applying for other BBC jobs or apprenticeships.

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship starts in September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the apprenticeship’s duration.
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• No prior learning required.
• Identify as disabled under the Equality Act (2010).

Apply with a candidate profile and a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed. If you’re eligible, we’ll guide you through the next steps. You must live within a commutable distance of the role’s location, and relocation support may be considered for a limited number of apprentices.

During the apprenticeship you’ll receive career development, employability training and networking opportunities.

Disclaimer: This job description states essential characteristics of the job, principal accountabilities, required skills and knowledge. It is not a comprehensive account of all duties. Offers are conditional on successful reference checks, eligibility to work checks, safeguarding checks and, where applicable, adverse media/social media checks.