BBC

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 18 months

Department: HR

Location: Birmingham - The Mailbox

Salary: £22,950

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME?

Behind every great programme and team at the BBC is a trusted Human Resources (HR) Support network making sure staff are looked after, heard, and set up to do their best work. As a HR Support apprentice, you’ll play a crucial role in the BBC, gaining the skills to build a rewarding career in people management. If you’re a people-person with a genuine interest in supporting others and making the BBC a safe, fulfilling place to work, the HR Support Level 3 apprenticeship is for you!

To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

People Services team: People Services are at the heart of the HR support to both colleagues and Team Leaders in the BBC. We provide advisory support on all areas of the employee lifecycle, enable our data to be held securely, and used correctly to provide insight for informed decision making, and transact changes in our employees records accurately. Our support covers both UK and international colleagues, alongside our extended workforce teams, and work in partnership with our stakeholders in the wider HR team. As an apprentice you’ll experience a breath of experience during your time with us and will work in multiple teams on a structured rotation place that will provide the skills and knowledge to set you up for a career in HR.

Extended Workforce team: The Extended Workforce is a key support function responsible for ensuring a positive experience when hiring a Freelance worker within the BBC. We manage workers engaged under contract—including freelancers, contractors, consultants, and temporary staff supplied by REED—to complete a project or fill a role for a defined time. While they are not BBC employees, this significant part of the BBC's workforce includes a wide range of roles from developers and production staff to actors, writers, and presenters. We provide end-to-end advice and support, covering services like Engagement Status Assessments, contract compliance, freelance expenses, managing the REED relationship, and providing business training.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a HR Support (HRA26) apprentice, this is brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you will:

• Work alongside a dedicated HR team within the BBC, learning the ins and outs of their processes
• Provide support to colleagues and contribute to making the BBC a great place to work
• Assist with day-to-day HR tasks, which will vary depending on the team you are placed into
• Develop strong communication and organisation skills, which will set you up perfectly for a career in HR, or allow you to take these transferable skills to another area!

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This means you’ll spend at least one day a week studying for a Level 3 Human Resources Support apprenticeship with our learning provider, using its virtual delivery platform.

For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying, please visit this link.

YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY

We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content and operational excellence to our audiences. We’re not focused on your qualifications; instead, we look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply:

• Motivation – A genuine interest in helping people and supporting teams matters for this role. Show us why you want to build a career in HR and how you care about people’s experiences, specifically at the BBC!
• Communication – Clear, respectful, and approachable communication keeps things running smoothly. Demonstrate how you listen well and express yourself effectively
• Organisation – Keeping records accurate and handling processes efficiently is key. We want to see your attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Discretion – You may be dealing with sensitive information, so trustworthiness and confidentiality are needed. Show that you understand the importance of keeping things private!
• Adaptability – HR work can change quickly depending on the team’s needs. Being flexible matters!

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area (Human Resources) at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship. For example, if you already have a degree related to HR (Level 6 equivalent) or qualifications from The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD Level 3/5/7) you are ineligible to apply for this role.

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or above or an equivalent qualification.

READY TO APPLY?

Don’t leave yourself wondering “what if?” this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. See yourself thriving in this role? Just click ‘Apply Now’!

You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions - no CV or cover letter needed.

If you're eligible, we’ll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship - your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Once completed, you’ll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step - whether that’s at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry.

You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts - but please only apply to one.

The BBC recognises that some people who are applying for a BBC Apprenticeship Scheme may need to relocate to a new location for the role and this might not be possible due to your personal financial constraints. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position, subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process. Details on the wider support available at the BBC can be found here.