Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 2 Administration Assistant Apprenticeship with the BBC in Birmingham.
- Earn £24,650 per year.
- Gain an industry-recognised qualification and develop transferable skills.
- Applications close for those not aged 18-24 on 7th September 2027, with a general application deadline implied by this date.
About the Role
Join the BBC as an apprentice to kick-start your career. You will learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
Why Join?
The BBC requires efficient business operations. This Administration Assistant Level 2 Apprenticeship is for organised, proactive individuals who can spot details that make a difference.
About the Team
The BBC Academy aims to be a strategic partner for skills, careers, and learning. This role will provide task-based operational or administrative support across teams within the BBC Academy. You will complete clearly defined tasks accurately and thoroughly within time expectations and according to quality standards.
Key Responsibilities and Impact
As a Level 2 Administration Assistant apprentice, you will:
- Work directly in a BBC team.
- Provide critical administrative support.
- Help the team meet deadlines and solve problems.
- Communicate with colleagues across departments.
- Learn the systems, processes, and skills that keep the organisation running smoothly.
You will study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, with at least one day a week dedicated to studying for a Level 2 Administration Assistant apprenticeship with a learning provider.
Skills and Eligibility
We are interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content and operational excellence. We look for potential and transferable strengths.
We encourage you to apply if you have:
- Collaboration: Ability to work well with others and stakeholders.
- Organisation: Sharp eye for detail and ability to keep work organised to meet deadlines.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
- Motivation for the BBC: A clear reason for wanting to work at the BBC and pursue a role in broadcasting.
This apprenticeship is not suitable for individuals with significant qualifications or experience in administration or business support roles.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged between 18 and 25 by September 2027.
- Lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
- Legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
- Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
- Not working towards or already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level.
- 3 or more GCSEs or equivalent at grade 3 or higher (including English and maths).
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is needed.
Relocation financial support is available for this role, subject to meeting financial eligibility criteria.
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship for the duration of the scheme. Support will be provided for career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.