Business Administration Apprenticeship - Level 3 - London - EXTEND

Business Administration Apprenticeship - Level 3 - London - EXTEND

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: London
Salary: £21,840 (+ £5,318 London Living Allowance)

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme (EX2324), please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and choose the 'Reasonable Adjustments' option.

The BBC is fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We're the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development.

We're looking for people who are passionate about working with others and who have a natural talent for connecting with colleagues. This Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship at the BBC is the next step you need into your future career!

The purpose of the role within the BBC is to provide comprehensive administrative assistance to managers and team members within a nominated team(s). The role will be responsible for a broad range of administrative tasks e.g. the handling/directing of queries, maintenance of records coordination of projects and activities, and acting as the first point of contact for the team. This role will be based in the BBC's Media Operations Centre team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

• Business organisation
• Business governance (rules, practices and processes of a business)
• Business operations
• Introduction to project management and execution of business projects
• Stakeholder management
• Professionalism and development

What will you be studying?

You'll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This apprenticeship will allow you to deepen your knowledge with hands-on experience, assisting various projects across the BBC, which will develop your understanding of business management and developing your future career pathway.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?

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 look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. Throughout the selection process, we'll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC's values and behaviours.

Business Administration Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they:

• Are keen to collaborate
• Have organisational, problem-solving and negotiating skills
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on time
• Have a calm and focused approach to changing circumstances
• Have a keen interest in the BBC and how people consume content, bursting with fresh ideas to introduce new perspectives
• Are an enthusiastic self-starter, flexible and adaptable

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

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

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025
• By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years.
• Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract.
• Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation.

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 equivalent qualification.
• Not already be studying or have completed a Business Administration qualification at level 3 or above.
• Identify as disabled under the Equality Act (2010)

WHAT YOU GET

During your Apprenticeship:

• A starting salary of £21,840 (+ £5,318 London Living Allowance)
• Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more

Towards the end of your apprenticeship:

• An industry recognised qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
• Employability and networking training to help you secure your next role

NEXT STEPS

Don't leave yourself thinking 'what if?' - this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you're the right candidate? Click on 'Apply Now'!

Once you've set up your candidate profile, you just need to complete the questions in the job-specific information section on the application. We don't require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.

If you're eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect. A general overview of the application process can be found here.

This advert is for roles in London based office locations. Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the BBC location to which you are applying for this apprenticeship. This scheme (BAA25) is also being offered in other locations, please see the corresponding adverts if you wish to apply for these locations. Please only apply to one location.

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 17/01/2025.

ABOUT THE BBC

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Support with your application

Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and committed to removing disability-related barriers.

We take inclusivity seriously and want to ensure all candidates who are disabled or have long-term health conditions receive the support and adjustments they need. If you require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs, you'd like to let us know about, please contact us here and we'd be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process.

The job requisition ID for this role is 20494.