Production Apprenticeship - SCQF - Audio - Scotland & NI

Production Apprenticeship - SCQF 7 - BBC Audio - Scotland & NI - Glasgow

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Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 13 months
Department: BBC Audio
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 a career you'll love. We’re committed to developing your skills and talent. You’ll learn on the job, growing your knowledge and skills while working toward an apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

This is your chance to launch a career at the heart of British broadcasting. Whether behind the scenes on exciting productions or live radio, you’ll gain a recognised qualification and learn on the job in an area you love.

The production teams in BBC Audio create and deliver more than 100 hours of original audio every day across Radio 1, 1

Xtra, The Asian Network, Radio 2, 6

Music, Radio 3, Radio 4 and the World Service, as well as content for BBC Sounds. Our podcasts and radio programmes are heard worldwide.

• Work alongside programme makers
• Learn how ideas are turned into compelling audio and support the team in their work
• Contact contributors/guests
• Generate ideas and provide music reporting
• Create segments for programmes
• Operate in live studio environments or out on location

You’ll learn both on- and off‑the-job, attending regular meetings with our learning provider while working toward an industry‑recognised SCQF7 qualification in Creative Media.

We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world‑class content, rather than specific qualifications. We look for potential and offer the chance to apply transferable strengths and experience in different ways.

• Enthusiastic about audio production
• Keen to learn all aspects of programme making
• Flexible to work across a variety of speech and music radio

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates
. If you have a degree and are interested in similar roles, consider applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or 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 SCQF Level 5 or 6 Core Skills (Scotland) 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. 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 commuting distance of the role. If you’re interested in a different location, check our other adverts – but please apply to only one.

The BBC recognises that some applicants may need to relocate for the role. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position, subject to qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared during recruitment. Details on wider support available at the BBC can be found here.

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship; your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Throughout your apprenticeship you’ll receive career development, employability training and networking opportunities to help you take your next step – whether at the BBC or elsewhere.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for satisfactory performance. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all duties involved.

Our apprenticeship roles are also subject to you having the required qualifications deemed necessary, and the training provider’s requirements. The offer would be subject to a skill scan process with the BBC nominated training provider to determine your eligibility.

Please note:

if you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks, including reference, eligibility to work, and where applicable safeguarding and social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.