Outlander Training Programme

The Outlander Training Programme provides an opportunity for new entrants to work on the largest long running production currently in Scotland. 

The Outlander television series has become a worldwide success with audiences, spanning the genres of history, science fiction, romance, and adventure in one amazing tale.

The eighth and final season of Outlander will be filmed in 2024, along with the highly anticipated prequel series Outlander: Blood of My Blood: a 10 episode season centring on the lives and relationship of Jamie Fraser’s parents, Brian Fraser and Ellen MacKenzie. 

On this page you can explore the training programme and find out about our previous skills development work on Outlander.

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The Outlander Training Programme

About 

The Outlander television series has become a worldwide success with audiences, spanning the genres of history, science fiction, romance, and adventure in one amazing tale.

The Outlander Training Programme was set up to provide an opportunity for new entrants to work on the largest long running production currently in Scotland. 

The programme has now run across 7 successive series and has trained a total of 170 people between 2014 and 2023 through intensive ‘on the job’ training, working alongside some of the most experienced technicians in the industry. 

An eighth and final season will be filmed in 2024. 

The Outlander Training Programme is supported Screen Scotland and ScreenSkills High-end TV Skills fund. 

Testimonials

“The training scheme prepared me well both mentally and physically to competently work on other film and TV sets after Outlander. I've worked on another three productions that wouldn't have been possible if it wasn't for my time spent on the scheme.”  Raymond Stirling, plastering apprentice on Outlander   

Read our Outlander Training Programme case study

They are now recruiting up to 20 trainees, across various departments to train on Outlander Season 8. As a trainee on Outlander, you will be learning from some of the finest technicians and creatives working in the film and television industry. The experience of training within in a real filming environment will create a strong platform for our trainees to embark on successful careers within this industry.

Eligibility Criteria

The Outlander Training Programme supports diversity and encourages applications from across all sections of the community. No formal qualifications are required. However, in order to be eligible to be considered for a traineeship, applicants must:

  • Be normally resident in Scotland (the production base is Cumbernauld)
  • Be eligible to work in the UK
  • Be over 18 years old
  • Have a basic understanding of the film and television industry, preferably with relevant work experience
  • Have no more than 6 months paid experience within the department they are applying to
  • Preferably have a full clean driving licence (this is essential for some roles; please review the criteria for each role carefully)

Roles

Find out more details on the available roles:

If you experience any problems with completing your application, please email: [email protected].

Key Dates

  • Deadline for applications: 09.00 on Monday 05 February 2024
  • Interviews: Weeks commencing 19 & 26 February 2024 (NB: Accounts Trainee interviews will be on Thursday 8 February)
  • Induction Day: Friday 8 March 2024
  • Trainees start: Monday 11 March 2024 (NB: Accounts Trainee role starts in February; see application information for details)


Trainees will be paid salaries between £558.80 and £635.00 per week (inclusive of holiday pay) depending on the role.

The traineeship is for a fixed term and does not guarantee employment beyond the placement. The focus of the training programme is to prepare trainees to enter a freelance environment.

ScreenSkills

For more information about specific job roles in the screen industries visit the ScreenSkills website

Please look out for further opportunities!

Sign up to the Outlander Training Programme mailing list to be notified of any further opportunities.

The Outlander Training Programme supports diversity and encourages applications from across all sections of the community. 

 

Outlander: Blood of My Blood Training Programme

About

Outlander: Blood of My Blood is now offering the opportunity to gain experience working as a freelancer through a fixed-term structured training programme, supported by Screen Scotland and ScreenSkills through its High-end TV Skills Fund.

Who can apply

The Outlander: Blood of My Blood Training Programme supports diversity and encourages applications from across all sections of the community. No formal qualifications are required. However, in order to be eligible to be considered for a traineeship, applicants must:

  • Be normally resident in Scotland (the production base is Cumbernauld)
  • Be eligible to work in the UK
  • Be over 18 years old
  • Have a basic understanding of the film and television industry, preferably with relevant work experience
  • Have no more than 6 months paid experience within the department they are applying to
  • Preferably have a full clean driving licence (this is essential for some roles; please review the criteria for each role carefully)

Key dates

Deadline for applications: 9am, Monday 27 November 2023
Interviews: w/c 4 and 11 December 2023
Trainees start: 5 January 2024

How to apply

There are a number of different roles available, each with their own job description and application form. Please read the details and requirements for the role you wish to apply for carefully before submitting.

Make sure you submit before the deadline at 9am, Monday 27 November 2023.

If you experience any problems or have any questions please get in touch with the Outlander training team at [email protected].

To hear about future opportunities, sign up to the Outlander Training Programme mailing list.