Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

Production Apprenticeship – Level 3 – BBC Radio Cambridgeshire – Cambridge

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

Location: Cambridge – Radio Cambridgeshire

Department: BBC Local Radio / London & East

Salary: £22,950

We give you an opportunity to start a career in broadcasting. You’ll learn on the job, developing your knowledge and skills while working toward a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification with a learning provider.

Depending on your placement area, you may work behind the scenes on productions from dramas to live radio, gaining a recognised qualification and contributing to content that matters to millions.

You can find more about the schemes on our webinars. The upcoming webinar for this scheme is on Wednesday 10th December  you cannot attend, view the recording on our You Tube playlist.

BBC Local Radio Cambridgeshire serves communities across England and the Channel Islands. We provide trusted local news, celebrate our communities and support local sport and the “Make A Difference” initiative.

As a Production Apprentice, you will work across diverse content, often including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

You could be working on:

• Live radio programmes – recording and editing audio
• Meeting contributors
• Producing video for our social media content and regional TV output
• Crafting audio for BBC Sounds

You’ll also attend learning blocks, up to a week at a time, with our learning provider to work toward an industry‑recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification.

More information on the apprenticeship standard can be found here.

We value potential and transferable strengths rather than formal qualifications. If you bring a passion for delivering world‑class content and operational excellence, we welcome you to apply.

• Thrive on variety in your work
• Have strong communication skills
• Love being part of a team

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree and are interested in similar roles, consider other BBC apprenticeship schemes or jobs.

To be eligible you must:

• Be 18 or over by the start of the apprenticeship in September 2026
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years before the start
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship
• Not be enrolled in another apprenticeship program
• No prior learning is required to apply

Applicants under 19 years on 8th September 2026 must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or equivalent functional skills level before the apprenticeship. If not, they will need to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 by the end of the apprenticeship.

Click “Apply Now” to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter required.

If eligible, we will guide you through the next steps.

You must live within commuting distance of Cambridge. For other locations, check other adverts – please apply to only one.

We may provide relocation support to a limited number of apprentices, subject to qualifying criteria. More details will be shared during the recruitment process.

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship; the contract lasts the full scheme duration.

During your apprenticeship, you’ll receive career development, employability training and networking opportunities to support your next step, whether at the BBC or elsewhere.

This job description outlines the essential characteristics and primary accountabilities of the role, and notes the required skills, knowledge and experience. It is not a complete detailed account of all duties.

The apprenticeship role is subject to the qualifications deemed necessary for the role and the training provider’s requirements. The offer is conditional on a skill scan process with the BBC‑named training provider.

Employment screening checks, including reference checks, eligibility to work checks, safeguard and social media checks will be conducted. Offers are conditional on satisfactory outcomes.

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 support candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions. If you need adjustments or access support, contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form, and we will discuss how we can help you through the recruitment process.