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JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: B
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Contract
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU)
LOCATION: Bristol – Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £ £25,200- £29,400 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.
START DATE: As soon as possible – 10th July 2026
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
We are looking for a Production Management Assistant to work on Big Cats 24/7 Series 3, a very popular NHU wildlife observational documentary series for BBC 2. This role will support the Junior production Manager and Production Manager on the project. Recent knowledge of Natural History production and of foreign filming would be an advantage.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
BBC Studios is the most awarded Production Company and the biggest independent producer in the UK. The Natural History Unit is the world leader in natural history programming, responsible for creating landmark wildlife documentaries that combine cutting-edge technology with powerful storytelling. Recent highlights include Mammals, Big Cats 24/7, Asia and the epic ten-part special event nature series, The Americas.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
You will provide administrative support to the production team in order to ensure the smooth and efficient running of productions during various stages of the process. You will be responsible for resolving a range of diverse operational issues within the role, escalating to the JPM or Production Manager where necessary. You will be required to create value through effective and efficient management of time and resources.
Your Skills And Experience
* The majority of filming is already completed, but this role will be managing the logistics of supporting the team on location in Botswana, and their travel back to the UK with a large amount of kit.
* Have excellent logistical and organisation skills;confidently managing a travel and accommodation plan for a team of 20+ people; anticipating issues before they arise and have good problem solving skills when things don’t go according to plan.
* Strong experience of supporting a team throughout a busy and complex post production schedule and having the flexibility to pivot and re-prioritse when schedules change at short notice.
* Excellent knowledge of creating post production paperwork
* Have the ability to remain calm during busy periods
* Demonstrate strong team collaboration skills
If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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Disclaimer
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 a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.
Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.
Redeployment
The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.
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