Business Administration Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Bristol Business Administration Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Bristol

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!, What will you be doing on the apprenticeship? As a Business Administrator Apprentice you will have the opportunity to join an exciting BBC team while developing your skills in areas like:

• 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., 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 18 months., Apprentices starting at BBC from September 2025 will be placed on a 'Fixed Term' contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only. 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 and networking training to help you secure your next role - this might be a job here at the BBC, or somewhere in the wider media industry.

We're looking for people who are passionate about working with others and who have a natural talent for connecting with colleagues. Are you someone who loves keeping organised, and keeping on top of your workload? This Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship at the BBC is the next step you need into your future career! You will be working within the BBC Local Business team. Find out more about this team in the 'A little bit about the placement' section at the bottom of the page., 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. Find out more about our values here. Great Business Administration Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they:
• Are keen to collaborate
• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem-solving and negotiating
• 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, 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., Have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or equivalent qualification. If you have not achieved English and Maths at Level, 2 by the start of your apprenticeship you will be required to achieve this before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end-point assessment.
• Not already be studying or have completed a Business Administration qualification at level 3 or above.
  
  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., The BBC Local business team supports regional TV, radio and online teams across England. You will be working as part of a team of business management and administration staff in the West, South West and South region. We provide a wide range of business support services as well as effectively contract and schedule resources including staff, facilities and equipment in accordance with production and transmission requirements, terms and conditions and objectives of the operational areas.
  
  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 and networking training to help you secure your next role