Introduction
An exciting apprenticeship opportunity with Bigtank to support video production and learn project management skills. You will join a friendly team of script writers, video directors, story producers, editors and animators in a fast‑paced, commercially relevant production company.
About the Employer
Bigtank’s core team delivers compelling corporate video and promotional films. Production methods vary depending on the skills and equipment required to deliver the best results for each client. The company culture values collaboration with colleagues, clients and society, and promotes professional behaviour, ethics and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
As an Apprentice Production Coordinator you will support the producer by coordinating all aspects of the production process, acting as the liaison between clients, production teams, post‑production teams and finance. You will help the production run smoothly, manage deadlines, organise documentation and book resources.
Learning
- Project governance and lifecycle – understanding project phases, controls and methodologies.
- Planning and scheduling – creating plans, managing timelines, resources and dependencies.
- Risk and issue management – identifying, assessing and mitigating project risks.
- Budget and cost control – monitoring project finances and reporting on performance.
- Stakeholder management – engaging with clients, suppliers, sponsors and team members.
- Communication and reporting – producing project documentation, updates and presentations.
- Teamworking and leadership support – coordinating activities and supporting project teams.
- Quality management – ensuring project outputs meet agreed standards.
- Change control – managing project changes and their impact.
- Professional behaviours – organisation, problem‑solving, ethics, continuous improvement and effective working practices.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Maintain the calendar: add meeting and filming dates.
- Prepare job cards: overview of all key project information.
- Manage shared drive: organise and update client‑specific folders, save all documents.
- Coordinate bookings: hotels, freelancers, hires, travel.
- Client liaison: email and phone queries, arrange dates, logistics/locations, RAMS and insurance.
- Finance: share budget and cost details.
- Post‑production: liaise between post and client, schedule and monitor timely delivery.
Training Outcome
Potential for full‑time employment after successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Creativity
Qualifications
- Essential – GCSE English Grade 4
- Essential – GCSE Maths Grade 4
- Essential – Level 3 Qualification in any subject, pass or above
Course Information
- Course: Associate Project Manager (Level 4)
- Level: 4
- Route: Business and Administration
- Apprenticeship Level: Higher
Working Arrangements
- Working week: Monday to Thursday, 08:30 – 17:00 and Friday, 08:30 – 16:00 (1‑hour lunch)
- Expected duration: 1 year 6 months
- Training provider: Burnley College
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