The Bbc Software Engineering Graduate Scheme 2025

First rotation is assigned based on past experience; participants choose the next three.
( Focuses on hands-on learning across various technologies like cloud computing, machine learning, front-end/back-end development, security, and API development.
( Training and development: Participants receive ongoing training through the BBC's Academy and other platforms

Background: Open to those with demonstrable software engineering experience, whether self-taught, boot camp graduates, or degree holders.
( Skills and Values: Candidates should be collaborative team players with a passion for coding and the BBC's mission.
( Eligibility: Must be over 18, legally allowed to work in the UK, and available to start in September 2025

The scheme spans two years and involves four 6-month rotations across teams based in London (Broadcasting House)& Salford (Media City) and Glasgow (Pacific Quay). Participants can work on BBC products such as iPlayer, BBC News, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport, and BBC Bitesize, gaining exposure to a range of technologies like JavaScript, Python, Scala, AWS, Java, Kotlin and Swift., The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

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. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

( Salary: £34,400 (outside London) or £39,719 (London) to start, with raises during the scheme.
( Training: Extensive access to internal and external courses, conferences, and mentoring.