Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship

Salary : £21,840 

Contract type : Fixed Term Contract 

Location : Salford

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. As one of the world’s most creative and technologically advanced organisations for the last 100 years, an apprenticeship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from the most respected and experienced professionals in the business. 

Are you about to leave school/college and know you’d like to work in a business environment of some kind, but you’re not sure what step to take next to get you a bit closer to your dream career? Perhaps you’re someone who’s thinking about changing professions and setting off on a different career journey.

Whichever point you’re starting out from, it’s where you’re going that matters to us. As long as you’re someone who’s excited and passionate about the idea of being part of a team that helps the BBC deliver value for money for audiences across the UK and the world, then we’d love you to consider this apprenticeship 

If you have a passion for organising and managing projects from start to finish and you’d love the chance to put your skills into practice at one of the world’s leading media broadcasters, then this apprenticeship is definitely the kick-start that will help you achieve your ambitions.

For the BBC to maintain its industry-leading reputation, there are multiple business teams working hard right across the organisation to make sure projects are delivered on time and within budget, so that our audiences get the very best from all of our BBC services.

On this apprenticeship, you will gain a thorough knowledge and understanding of project management theory and how to apply best practice in real working environments. Hands-on experience will enable you to continually develop your business and project management skills and give you the necessary experience to build a successful career in project management in the future. 

You’ve got to be interested now, right? 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

As a Project Management Apprentice, you will be introduced to the specialist subject of Project Management. You will gain real life Project Management experience working alongside experienced Project Management professionals across the BBC. You’ll get involved in a range of activities that could include learning about the inner workings of an organisation and how to manage people, projects, and operations for long term success; strategic decision making and leading a team. You may also contribute to live projects, within the BBC that have a real impact across the corporation and a range of departments. 

By supporting various business teams across the BBC and gaining hands-on experience, you will continually develop your business and project management skills, enhancing your understanding of key issues in business, technology, project and people management, allowing you to consider how issues within the workplace impact an organisation.

What will you be studying?

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification , learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with our chosen education provider. The academic study involves attending instructor-led workshops, tutorial sessions, practical and library-based research, presentations, group work and real-world simulated projects.
The overall programme is split into 3 levels of learning that you will work through during your apprenticeship and will focus on the following:

Level 4 - primary core modules including the Business Environment, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning and Control  Level 5 - primary core modules ranging from Project Management Professionalism and Professional Development  Level 6 - primary core modules ranging from Programme and Portfolio Management, Project Leadership and Governance, Change and Risk Management.

The final stage and assessment will be an integrated End Point Assessment (EPA)

You will be working towards a BSc (Hons) Level 6 degree in Project Management. You will also attain an industry-recognised APM Project Management qualification (APM PMQ). In addition, on successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for full membership to APM (Association of Project Managers).

For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying please visit . 

Where could the role take you?

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for job roles such as a Project Coordinator, Business Assistant or Business Coordinator, both inside and outside of the BBC. 

This scheme starts in September 2025, and you will be on a fixed-term contract which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 48 months.

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. 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.

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC’s values and behaviours. Our values guide everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you.

Great Project Management Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they: 

Have a passion to learn more about Business Management or Project Management  Want to work with data or with business management information on a regular basis, generating reports, analysing data or using spreadsheets Be motivated and self-driven. You should be an effective team player with an ability to communicate with various stakeholders both internally and externally

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in Project Management or Business roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the 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, or expect to have, Maths and English GCSEs or Standard (Scotland) at 9-4 (A-C) or an equivalent qualification  Have, or expect to have, a level 3 qualification(s), that equate to 96 UCAS points. This could be: A-Levels – 3 x C’s or above in any subject An Advanced apprenticeship, BTEC or NVQ will also be considered but must equate to 96 UCAS points. - UCAS points vary so please check your qualification  Not have completed or hold qualifications in Project Management at the same or higher level

WHAT YOU GET

During your Apprenticeship:

A starting salary of £21,840  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 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 a 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 . 

This advert is for roles in Salford based office locations. Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the BBC location to which you are applying for. This scheme PMD25 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.

Apprentices starting at the BBC from September 2025 will be placed on a ‘Fixed Term’ contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only. When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will be required to apply for a job – this might be a job here at the BBC, or somewhere in the wider industry. The BBC is committed to investing in new talent and as you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we will work with you to support you and offer you employability training to help you secure your next role.

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on  28/11/2024  

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.

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