Production Apprenticeship - SCQF - Scotland

Production Apprenticeship - SCQF 7 - BBC Scotland - Glasgow

Contract:

Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 13 months.
Department: BBC Scotland.

Location:

Glasgow – Pacific Quay.
Salary: £22,950.

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as a Production Apprentice at the BBC to kick‑start your career. 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?

This is 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.

To find out more about the schemes we offer, register to join one of our webinars.
Please note that the webinar for this scheme takes place on Wednesday 10th December at 6pm. If you’re unable to attend or have seen this after that date, keep an eye on our webinar playlist on You Tube.

Why join the team?

Our team creates radio, TV, online and digital output for BBC Scotland. You could be working on exciting productions in Music, Entertainment & Events, Sport, The Impact Team, and Radio Scotland Speech and Topical programmes.

• Working as a Runner within the office, in studio or on location.
• Communicating with a wide variety of internal and external colleagues and guests.
• Editing radio packages.
• Researching for stories, locations and/or props.
• Completing music clearances.

You’ll be learning both on and off the job. As well as learning on your placement at the BBC, you’ll also attend regular meetings with our learning provider, working towards an industry‑recognised SCQF 7 in Creative Media.

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.

• An interest in multiplatform content making.
• An eagerness to learn from experienced colleagues.
• A strong work ethic and professional attitude.

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 at the BBC careers site or looking at our other apprenticeship schemes.

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026.
• 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 is required to apply.

For candidates under the age of 19 years at 8th September 2026:
To complete the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Core Skills (Scotland) at SCQF Level 5 or 6 in Communication and Numeracy. Core skills will be embedded into learning.

Don’t leave yourself wondering “what if?” – this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. If you’re eligible, we’ll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect.

You 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.

The BBC recognises that some people who are applying for a BBC Apprenticeship Scheme may need to relocate to a new location for the role and this might not be possible due to your personal financial constraints. 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…