BBC

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

Department: Children's & Education, Business Management & Admin, Commercial Rights & Business Affairs

Location: Salford - Quay House

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?

The BBC isn’t just about what you see on screen! Behind every one of our programmes, there is a team that keeps the business running like clockwork. We’re looking for people to be part of this, and contribute to the second to none efficiency of our business operations. If you’re organised, proactive, and can spot the small details that make a big difference, look no further; our Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship could be your perfect next step!

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

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Roles are on offer for this apprenticeship across several different teams, including:

Children's & Education: Children’s & Education is home to inspiring content for UK kids across TV, digital and social platforms. As a Business Administration Apprentice, you’ll support day-to-day operations, help organise meetings, prepare reports, and assist with exciting projects. You’ll build skills in communication and problem-solving, with access to training in Business Governance and Introduction to Business Organisations. It’s a chance to learn, grow, and be part of a team that makes a real impact.

Business Management & Administration:The Business Management and Administration (BMA) team supports the Chief Operating Officers Group (COOG) through collaboration, purchasing, governance, and expert advice. With around 70 members, BMA drives initiatives, manages meetings, and assists directors. The team values innovation, continuous improvement, and embraces technologies like AI. Joining BMA means gaining experience, making an impact, and being part of a close-knit, forward-thinking group that helps the business run smoothly and efficiently across divisions.

BBC Commercial, Rights & Business Affairs (CRBA): In CRBA, we negotiate, secure and advise on BBC Group intellectual property rights, commercial opportunities & distribution for TV, audio, and online across all content genres. We build key relationships with external partners, create collaborations and shape underlying strategies; supporting productions, acquisitions and digital transformation across the industry and drive public service and commercial ambitions.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Business Administrator (BAA26) apprentice, this is brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you will:

• Work directly in a BBC team, and pull back the curtain on the world’s leading public service broadcaster.
• Provide critical administrative support that keeps the heart of the team beating
• Keep the team on track and ensure deadlines are met, working at pace to solve problems on the job
• Communicate with colleagues across departments, building relationships and networks
• Learn the systems, processes and skills that keep a major global organisation running smoothly

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 Business Administration 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:

• Collaboration – we want to hear about your ability to work well with others, to reach a common goal!
• Organisation – Hopefully you have a sharp eye for detail and are able to keep your team’s work organised/running efficiently to meet tight deadlines
• Adaptability – We’re looking for candidates with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances and working in uncertain situations!
• Motivation for the BBC – We’re keen to hear about why you want to work at the BBC specifically, and your motivation around pursuing a role in the broadcasting industry

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 (Business Administration) at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship.

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.