Job Description

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: C



CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Contract



DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU) Various Landmarks



LOCATION: Bridgewater House, Bristol

Landmarks:

Green Planet II

Start Date:

January 2026 - July 2027

Working Pattern:

5 days per week

Location:

Bridgewater House, Bristol (at least 4dpw in the office)

Blue Chip Landmark Series

Start Date:

January 2026 - July 2027 with a view to extend

Working Pattern:

5 days per week

Location:

Bridgewater House, Bristol (at least 4dpw in the office)

Please note roles on this project are subject to greenlight

Application closing date: 4th January 2026

Interviews will take place w/c 12th January 2026

ABOUT BBC STUDIOS

BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after television, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining and inspiring stories for audiences around the world.



BBC Studios is the most awarded Production Company and the biggest independent producer in the UK. The Natural History Unit (NHU) is the world leader in natural history programming, responsible for landmark wildlife documentaries that combine cutting-edge technology with powerful storytelling. Recent titles include Mammals, Big Cats 24/7, Asia and The Americas.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The BBC Studios Natural History Unit are looking for experienced Production Coordinators with extensive international filming experience to support landmark natural history productions, including the follow up to The Green Planet, exploring the extraordinary and complex relationships between plants and animals as well as an exciting blue chip landmark series for a 3rd party broadcaster.



This role will play a key part in setting up and delivering complex UK and overseas shoots during an intensive filming period, working closely with Production Managers and editorial teams to ensure productions are delivered safely, on schedule and within budget.



Candidates must demonstrate proven expertise in coordinating complex international shoots, be confident in securing locations and permits, negotiating competitive rates, raising contracts and have experience working and managing budgets.



We would be interested to hear from anyone who has previous landmark experience and/or extensive foreign filming experience and complex shoots.

MAIN RESPOSIBILITIES

You will report to the Production Manager and provide logistical and financial support to the production team. Responsible for managing an episode filming budget with support from the PM Manage all logistical aspects of UK and foreign shoots for one episode and assisting other episodes as and when needed Work in close partnership with the editorial team to deliver outstanding, distinctive natural history content, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget and within operational constraints.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?

You will bring:


Demonstrable experience as a Production Coordinator, ideally on landmark natural history or large-scale factual productions Extensive international and foreign filming experience, including complex logistics Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing demands in fast-moving environments Solid financial skills, with experience working with filming budgets, forecasting and cost tracking Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements, including experience supporting high-risk shoots Familiarity with copyright, archive and end-to-end multi-platform production workflows Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams Experience working on third-party or co-productions is desirable but not essential * A genuine passion for natural history and factual storytelling