Business Administrator Apprenticeship

Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - London - EXTEND Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 18 months Department: Technology & Media Operations Location: London - London Broadcasting House Salary: £22,950 (+ £5,441 London Weighting) This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You are broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This includes both apparent and non‑apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the application process as accessible as possible. If you need adjustments or access requirements, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and choose the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ option. We will work with you to put in place any required workplace adjustments if you are successful. For more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. Why Join This Scheme? The BBC isn’t just about what you see on screen. Behind every programme there is a team that keeps the business running. We are looking for people to be part of this, contributing 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, this Level 3 Apprenticeship could be your perfect next step. Your Key Responsibilities And Impact 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. You will spend at least one day a week studying for a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with our learning provider, using its virtual delivery platform. Your 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 offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths. Skills Collaboration – you can work well with others to reach a common goal. Organisation – you have a sharp eye for detail and can keep the team’s work organised to meet tight deadlines. Adaptability – you can adapt to changing circumstances and work in uncertain situations. Motivation for the BBC – you can articulate why you want to work at the BBC and pursue a role in the broadcasting industry. This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you are interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs on the BBC careers site or exploring our other apprenticeship schemes. Eligibility Criteria 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. Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area (Business Administration) at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship. Identify as disabled under the Equality Act. 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. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed. If you’re eligible, we will guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect. Applicants must live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts – but please apply to only one at a time. This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship – your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Once completed, you will receive support 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. Disclaimer: This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Applicants will be subject to the required qualifications for the role and the training provider's requirements. Offers are conditional on satisfactory completion of the required checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr