Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 2 Administration Assistant Apprenticeship at the BBC in Salford.
- Earn £24,650 per year.
- Gain practical skills and experience in business management and media operations.
- Must be aged 18-24 and meet specific UK residency and educational requirements.
- Applications close on 2027-09-07.
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 an apprenticeship qualification.
Business Management and Administration (BMA)
The BMA team supports Media Tech, Media Operations, and Corporate Functions. You will provide expertise, coordination, and administrative support.
Media Operations
This role is within the Planning and Delivery department at Media City, supporting Media Operations across multidisciplinary technical teams for various BBC services including 5Live, Sport, Long Form Audio, 6Music, Radio 3 Breakfast, The Archers, BBC Breakfast, and the One O'clock News. You will gain exposure to resource and staff scheduling, operations planning, project support, and financial activities.
Key Responsibilities and Impact
As a Level 2 Administration Assistant apprentice, you will:
- Work directly in a BBC team.
- Provide critical administrative support.
- Help teams meet deadlines and solve problems.
- Communicate with colleagues across departments.
- Learn the systems, processes, and skills that keep the organisation running.
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 2 Administration Assistant apprenticeship qualification, with at least one day per week dedicated to study with a virtual 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 focus on potential and transferable strengths rather than specific qualifications.
We encourage you to apply if you have:
- Collaboration: Ability to work well with others and stakeholders.
- Organisation: A sharp eye for detail and ability to keep work organised and efficient to meet deadlines.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and working in uncertain situations.
- Motivation for the BBC: A clear reason for wanting to work at the BBC and pursue a role in broadcasting.
This scheme is not suitable for individuals with significant qualifications or experience in administration or business support roles.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Aged between 18 and 24 by September 2027.
- Lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start.
- 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, 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 upon completion.