This opportunity is available to those who live within a commutable distance of central Birmingham. Due to working hours, we recommend a maximum of one hour from/to base which for this role is Digbeth Loc Studios. Please note there will be no reimbursement of travel to and from work.


You must be available for the in-person assessment which will take place at BBC Birmingham on Monday 30 September 2024.
You must be available to start on Friday 8 November 2024.
This role is a fixed-term contract up to Friday 15 May 2026.


Are you keen to start your career in production coordination by learning the skills you'll need to be successful?
Have you a passion for creative problem solving and organisation?


You don't need a CV to apply. Your passion and natural abilities are what we'll assess to see if you're the most suitable for this role.



The BBC Flexi Job Apprentice Agency (FJAA) is offering an exciting opportunity to be a Level 4 Production Coordinator Apprentice working within the production management team at Shine TV's new Birmingham studios on Celebrity MasterChef, MasterChef: The Professionals, and MasterChef.



This Production Coordinator apprenticeship helps you gain experience in the exciting world of TV production. You will learn from leading television production coordinators about how to plan, deal with the unexpected, multi-task, work calmly under pressure and effectively play your part in excellent teamwork. You'll learn on-the-job as part of the Shine TV's MasterChef production coordination team, developing your knowledge and skills while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with our learning provider Bauer Academy.



MasterChef is the BBC's long running cookery competition format which celebrates the diversity of food cooked in the UK. At MasterChef, you will learn from leading television professionals both in the studio and out on location. You'll develop an understanding of what goes into making broadcast television and the creative stages that occur throughout the process.



This is an exciting first step into the production management side of programme making, giving the tools for future careers in fields such as Production Secretary, Production Coordinator and Production Manager.



Through the BBC's Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, you will be hired by the BBC and following initial training from November, you will be placed with MasterChef from 6 January 2025 for the remainder of your apprenticeship. The BBC will work with Shine TV and Bauer Academy to oversee your successful completion on the apprenticeship.



An apprenticeship requires full commitment and discipline from the learner. Alongside experiences and training, there is an expectation of wider self-learning and the requirement to meet learning objectives and deadlines, as outlined by the apprentice standards. Apprentices must show the BBC and Shine TV that they are dedicated to accomplishing the knowledge, skills and behaviour requirements outlined in their apprenticeship learning plan.

THE ROLE
What will you be doing?

As a Production Coordinator apprentice, you'll work as part of the Shine TV MasterChef production coordination team, who take creative ideas and logistically make them happen.



• You'll find yourself working on all MasterChef series, making sure everyone has everything they need.

• You may be preparing for shoots, coordinating transport, booking kit and crews, issuing call sheets, managing budgets, and helping in the studio or on location.

• You'll need exceptional organisational skills, keeping coherent logs to keep track of areas such as costs, hotels & travel which is a vital tool for the Production Coordinator route.

• You'll be willing to get involved in all aspects of day-to-day tasks in studio & locations, including set up, clear down, laundry & ensuring crew and talent refreshments are stocked up and made as requested.



We'll also give you BBC Academy training, delivered by experienced trainers. You'll learn a range of skills that will help you be a key part of the production management team.



And you'll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job.



Where could the role take you?



This scheme starts Friday 8 November 2024 and runs up to Friday 15 May 2026. After the scheme, you'll be able to apply for entry level roles as a Production Management Assistant or Production Coordinator across the industry.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?


To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:



Live within a commutable distance of central Birmingham / Digbeth Loc Studios. (Postcode B5 5RT)
Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts on Friday 8th November.
Be legally allowed to work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship.
Already have or expect to have by the time the scheme starts, Maths and English GCSEs at 9-4/A-C or National 5 (Scotland) at A-C or equivalent.
Have been a resident in either the UK or EEA since September 2021 (not applicable for individuals under the statuses within EP350 such as Homes for Ukraine).
You may not be eligible to take this Level 4 apprenticeship if you have already completed a similar apprenticeship or already hold or are working towards an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in a Media-related subject.
Be available to attend an assessment centre on Monday 30th September 2024.
If successful, be available to start on Friday 8th November.


This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you're interested in roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs that you can find at BBC Careers.



You'll need to demonstrate:



We're interested in your passion and enthusiasm to deliver world-class operational excellence to our audiences. We look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunity. We're not looking at your qualifications. Instead, we look for potential and give you the opportunity to put your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.

Throughout the selection process, we'll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC's values and behaviours. Our values inform everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC, and what the BBC expects from you. Find out more about our values here.



Great Production Coordinators apprentices are...

• Organised and always able to meet a deadline.
• Work well with everyone; a team player and great communicator to all departments including crew & talent.
• Resilient, responsible, and can deal with challenging situations.
• Flexible, motivated and have an adaptable approach to the pace of work.
• Able to multitask and remain calm in an ever-changing work environment.



This scheme is aimed at those who have no experience working in the media industry so, don't worry if you don't have an extensive CV. It's not qualifications that will get you a place on this scheme. You may have experience in planning and organising - but what's more important is that you have potential, and a passion for Production Management.


WHAT YOU GET...
During your apprenticeship:

• A starting salary of £21,840.
• Industry-leading production training from Shine TV the makers of MasterChef.
• Teaching from our learning provider Bauer Academy, and where appropriate, BBC Academy training (may involve travel to locations across the UK).
• A Placement Manager from Shine TV who will oversee your hands on learning and development.
• A dedicated BBC Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to guide you through your apprenticeship.
• Training and mentoring by industry professionals.
• A 40-hour working week and 20 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays).
• Access to the Nest Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Remote GP; access to BBC Unmind and Occupational Health.