JOB / ROLE TITLE

							                 Production Management Assistant Apprentice, BBC Learning
ROLE TITLE       (2 positions available)

START DATE       September 5th 2011                CONTRACT                18 months; Full time
                                                   LENGTH & HOURS
LOCATION         Salford Quays

PAY              Pay: £8K per annum for 16-17 yrs old, £11.1K per annum for 18+ yrs old

REPORTS TO       Production Co-ordinator/ Production Manager, BBC Learning

ABOUT THE        BBC Learning plays a central part in meeting the BBC's purpose of promoting
DEPARTMENT       education and learning. We aim to provide opportunities for all audiences through
                 inspiring them to learn new skills, knowledge or ideas. We offer a range of
                 resources and activities for children, teachers, parents and adult learners. These
                 make use of the best of the BBC - its content, its channels of communication, its
                 talent and creative skills.

AIM OF THE       The Production Management Assistant in BBC Learning provides administrative
ROLE             support to the production team/s, in order to ensure the smooth and efficient
                 running of productions. You will be working across all areas of Learning from TV,
                 Radio and Online to our outreach campaigns. You will work in partnership with
                 editorial colleagues to help deliver outstanding content for the BBC that is both on
                 time and on budget.

WHAT YOU’LL BE   Over the course of your apprenticeship you will build your skills and knowledge to
DOING            be able to successfully:
                  Provide administrative support for the production during the planning process and
                   set up period.
                  Responsible for providing the administrative support associated with managing
                   and monitoring production budgets.
                  Assist the Production Co-ordinator in the preparation and communication of
                   production information.
                  Responsible for assisting in ensuring compliance with BBC policies and guidelines,
                   in order to minimise the BBC’s exposure to risk. Escalates any issues promptly.
                  Responsible for delivering value for money in the role through effective and
                   efficient management of time and resources.
                  Understand and support the rationale for new ways of working and/or for
                   adopting new production related technology.
                  Support diversity in every aspect of the production(s).
                  Maintain a safe and healthy working environment at all times, escalating any
                   issues or areas of concern.




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              Production Management Assistant Apprentice, BBC Learning
ROLE TITLE    (2 positions available)

WHAT WE        Demonstrates strong organisational and planning skills and manages conflicting
EXPECT FROM     demands to meet deadlines
YOU            Awareness of BBC content across television, radio and online
               Able to use systems and adopt new technologies
               Able to find information and resources as required
               Effective team worker - able to manage relationships effectively and work
                collaboratively within a diverse team
               Able to influence and motivate others
               Business and finance skills – able to understand and work with budgets
               Effective written and verbal communication skills
               Understands the importance of BBC values, policies, procedures and guidelines,
                including Health & Safety guidelines
               Demonstrates interest in the BBC and the wider industry
               Commitment to gaining your apprenticeship qualification through attending
                college when required and completing related work

WHAT WE’LL        Chance to build your skills, confidence and experience working within the
OFFER YOU          organisational and administrative side of production, gaining an excellent start
                   to your career
                  Access and support in gaining an Apprenticeship in Business Administration
                  A formal induction process
                  Mentoring by a member of BBC staff and regular guidance and development
                   reviews to ensure everything is going well and you’re getting the most out of
                   the experience
                  On the job training
                  Opportunities to see what goes into the making of TV, Radio and online
                   programmes
                  The opportunity to apply for internal jobs at the end of your Apprenticeship
                  A role working within new, state-of-the-art buildings; being part of friendly and
                   supportive teams; and being involved with a huge, new and exciting part of
                   the BBC’s history


                   FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND TO APPLY:
                  www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/north/apprenticeships




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