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Creative industries production manager

Level 7 · Degree (Master’s)Creative and design 1.5 yr typical
About this apprenticeship

What it involves

The Creative Industries Production Manager apprenticeship develops senior professionals who plan, budget, and deliver complex productions in film, television, theatre, live events, or music across the creative industries. You will oversee production schedules, manage large teams and budgets, and coordinate all creative and technical departments to deliver a production on time and within budget. This Level 7 programme is suited to experienced industry practitioners seeking to formalise and advance their production management credentials.

On the job

What you’ll learn

Advanced production planning, scheduling, and resource management
Financial management including budgeting, cash flow, and cost control for productions
Contract law, rights, and intellectual property as applied to creative productions
Health and safety management in complex production environments
Leadership, negotiation, and managing creative and technical teams under pressure
Risk management and contingency planning across production lifecycles
On the job

What you’ll do day to day

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules across all departments
Manage production budgets, approve expenditure, and report on cost to completion
Negotiate contracts with talent, crew, suppliers, and facilities
Chair production meetings and resolve creative and logistical conflicts
Oversee health and safety compliance and risk assessments on set or at venue
Deliver final productions to broadcast, distribution, or live audience standards
The deal

How this apprenticeship works

You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there

What you need to start

Level 7 (Degree (Master’s)) - roughly Master’s-degree level. Usually needs a relevant degree or Level 6 qualification, or significant experience.
What’s next: Leads into senior and chartered professional roles.

Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.

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