We have a range of opportunities available across the BBC. More details can be found on the Schemes on Offer section of our website.
If you’re finishing school or college and looking to kick-start your career, or if you’re looking to change careers, our Advanced/Higher Apprenticeships (Levels 3 – 5) are for you. We have a wide range of roles on offer including in technical operations, HR, marketing, business, journalism and production.
Our Degree Apprenticeships (Level 6) are your chance to get a degree qualification via an alternative route to university. Opportunities are typically available in broadcast engineering, software engineering, data, cyber security, user experience (UX), business, or management areas of the BBC.
Our Higher/Master's Degree Apprenticeships (Level 7) are for those looking to further their learning at post-graduate level or for those who already have previous experience in a particular subject area. If you are interested in advancing your skills and acquiring a professional qualification in finance, law, journalism, production management, data, or cyber security, this is the level for you.
We have a range of opportunities available across the BBC. More details can be found on the Schemes on Offer section of our website.
If you’re finishing school or college and looking to kick-start your career, or if you’re looking to change careers, our Advanced/Higher Apprenticeships (Levels 3 – 5) are for you. We have a wide range of roles on offer including in technical operations, HR, marketing, business, journalism and production.
Our Degree Apprenticeships (Level 6) are your chance to get a degree qualification via an alternative route to university. Opportunities are typically available in broadcast engineering, software engineering, data, cyber security, user experience (UX), business, or management areas of the BBC.
Our Higher/Master's Degree Apprenticeships (Level 7) are for those looking to further their learning at post-graduate level or for those who already have previous experience in a particular subject area. If you are interested in advancing your skills and acquiring a professional qualification in finance, law, journalism, production management, data, or cyber security, this is the level for you.
Length of scheme varies according to apprenticeship. Please use the below, however, as a guide to typical durations at each of the different apprenticeship levels:
Length of scheme varies according to apprenticeship. Please use the below, however, as a guide to typical durations at each of the different apprenticeship levels:
On successful completion of your apprenticeship you will receive the recognised professional qualification attached to your apprenticeship. These qualifications vary according to the different levels of apprenticeship. The end qualification for a Level 6 Degree apprenticeship, for example, is a bachelor’s degree.
On successful completion of your apprenticeship you will receive the recognised professional qualification attached to your apprenticeship. These qualifications vary according to the different levels of apprenticeship. The end qualification for a Level 6 Degree apprenticeship, for example, is a bachelor’s degree.
Yes, you will receive a salary throughout your apprenticeship. This varies depending on which scheme you join, but salaries range from £20,465 to £32,180 (plus an additional allowance if your main work base is in London or the Channel Islands).
Yes, you will receive a salary throughout your apprenticeship. This varies depending on which scheme you join, but salaries range from £20,465 to £32,180 (plus an additional allowance if your main work base is in London or the Channel Islands).
The majority of places on our apprenticeship schemes are currently offered on a ‘continuing contract’ basis. This means that, when you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will stay on at the BBC and work as a member of staff.
Places on our production schemes, however, are offered on a ‘fixed term’ contract basis. When you complete one of our production apprenticeships we will work with you to help you secure a job. This could be in the BBC, or elsewhere.
The majority of places on our apprenticeship schemes are currently offered on a ‘continuing contract’ basis. This means that, when you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will stay on at the BBC and work as a member of staff.
Places on our production schemes, however, are offered on a ‘fixed term’ contract basis. When you complete one of our production apprenticeships we will work with you to help you secure a job. This could be in the BBC, or elsewhere.
Our ‘Get In’ Taster Days are a great way to find out more about life at the BBC and the opportunities we have on offer. Details can be found on the ‘Get In’ Taster Experience section of this site. Following us on @BBCGetIn on Instagram and @LifeAtTheBBC on TikTok will also give you more insight into the roles and opportunities available at the BBC and details of other events that will run.
Our ‘Get In’ Taster Days are a great way to find out more about life at the BBC and the opportunities we have on offer. Details can be found on the ‘Get In’ Taster Experience section of this site. Following us on @BBCGetIn on Instagram and @LifeAtTheBBC on TikTok will also give you more insight into the roles and opportunities available at the BBC and details of other events that will run.
Applications will open in Autumn 2024 for apprenticeships starting in September 2025. Follow us @BBCGetIn on Instagram for the latest open and close dates.
Applications will open in Autumn 2024 for apprenticeships starting in September 2025. Follow us @BBCGetIn on Instagram for the latest open and close dates.
We recommend you spend time looking at the information about all the schemes on offer to help you decide. Our advanced apprenticeships are aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, extensive experience in an area or have previously completed an apprenticeship programme, please check out our higher level apprenticeships.
Each apprenticeship has different eligibility criteria, please read the job advert for details of the specific eligibility requirements before you apply. You must be 18 or over at the start of the scheme and eligible to work in the UK.
We recommend you spend time looking at the information about all the schemes on offer to help you decide. Our advanced apprenticeships are aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, extensive experience in an area or have previously completed an apprenticeship programme, please check out our higher level apprenticeships.
Each apprenticeship has different eligibility criteria, please read the job advert for details of the specific eligibility requirements before you apply. You must be 18 or over at the start of the scheme and eligible to work in the UK.
Yes, all schemes have a closing date which will be clearly written on the job advert. Our schemes are open for applications for several weeks. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we do receive large volumes of applications. Make sure you double-check everything before you press submit. We cannot accept applications once the closing date has passed.
Yes, all schemes have a closing date which will be clearly written on the job advert. Our schemes are open for applications for several weeks. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible as we do receive large volumes of applications. Make sure you double-check everything before you press submit. We cannot accept applications once the closing date has passed.
Most schemes will have individual job adverts for the each of the locations that you can join. You are able to apply for only one location per scheme however, you can add a comment in your application if you would be considered for additional locations. It will vary from scheme to scheme as to whether this is feasible. You must be able to commute easily to the location/office you choose.
Most schemes will have individual job adverts for the each of the locations that you can join. You are able to apply for only one location per scheme however, you can add a comment in your application if you would be considered for additional locations. It will vary from scheme to scheme as to whether this is feasible. You must be able to commute easily to the location/office you choose.
We don't recommend you apply for multiple apprenticeship schemes in any one year. It is better to focus on the specific apprenticeship you feel most excited about so you can demonstrate your passion for the role. However, if you think you can show us your motivation for more than one scheme, and you fit the eligibility criteria for both, then you are able to. You are only able to submit one application per scheme for each intake year.
We don't recommend you apply for multiple apprenticeship schemes in any one year. It is better to focus on the specific apprenticeship you feel most excited about so you can demonstrate your passion for the role. However, if you think you can show us your motivation for more than one scheme, and you fit the eligibility criteria for both, then you are able to. You are only able to submit one application per scheme for each intake year.
Each scheme has its own eligibility criteria and set of questions so changing schemes isn’t always possible. We would encourage you to read all the relevant information first before applying. While schemes are still open for applications, you are able to withdraw your application from one scheme and apply for a different one.
Each scheme has its own eligibility criteria and set of questions so changing schemes isn’t always possible. We would encourage you to read all the relevant information first before applying. While schemes are still open for applications, you are able to withdraw your application from one scheme and apply for a different one.
Yes! Many of our apprentices were successful on their second or third attempt. You can learn a lot from going through the assessment process and improve each time. It shows us your determination and tenacity.
Yes! Many of our apprentices were successful on their second or third attempt. You can learn a lot from going through the assessment process and improve each time. It shows us your determination and tenacity.
We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require adjustments in order to submit your application or to interview for a role with the BBC, please contact us at earlycareersrecruitment@bbc.co.uk with the Apprenticeship scheme name in the subject, and let us know what adjustments you need.
We'd be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process, as there are a number of different ways we can accept an application and/or adapt our selection processes.
We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require adjustments in order to submit your application or to interview for a role with the BBC, please contact us at earlycareersrecruitment@bbc.co.uk with the Apprenticeship scheme name in the subject, and let us know what adjustments you need.
We'd be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process, as there are a number of different ways we can accept an application and/or adapt our selection processes.
A ‘reasonable adjustment’ (and ‘adjustment’ when used here) is the term used to describe the changes that organisations and people providing services or public functions will make for you if your disability, impairment or condition puts you at a disadvantage. For example, you might need more time for certain parts of the application or assessment, interview questions in advance, or a British Sign Language interpreter. We can make adjustments such as subtitles over Zoom, provide British Sign Language or allow you extra time – whatever is the appropriate adjustment for your needs. Let’s have a chat and get the best adjustment for you in place.
A ‘reasonable adjustment’ (and ‘adjustment’ when used here) is the term used to describe the changes that organisations and people providing services or public functions will make for you if your disability, impairment or condition puts you at a disadvantage. For example, you might need more time for certain parts of the application or assessment, interview questions in advance, or a British Sign Language interpreter. We can make adjustments such as subtitles over Zoom, provide British Sign Language or allow you extra time – whatever is the appropriate adjustment for your needs. Let’s have a chat and get the best adjustment for you in place.
Qualifications required depend on the scheme you are applying for. Further details on the requirements are available on job descriptions when roles are live. There are several schemes where there is either no prior qualification requirement or a minimum requirement of Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent.
Qualifications required depend on the scheme you are applying for. Further details on the requirements are available on job descriptions when roles are live. There are several schemes where there is either no prior qualification requirement or a minimum requirement of Maths and English GCSEs or equivalent.
You must be 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts. There is no upper age limit for any of our schemes.
You must be 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts. There is no upper age limit for any of our schemes.
You must have the legal right to work within the UK full time and have been a resident in either the UK or EEA for a minimum of 3 years before the scheme start date. You can check www.gov.uk/legal-right-work-uk to see which documents give you the legal right to work in the UK. Please be advised that a National Insurance Number does not prove the right to work in the UK. For schemes in Guernsey, candidates must be entitled to live and work in Guernsey according to local population laws. For schemes in Jersey, candidates must be entitled to live and work in Jersey, according to local population laws. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right to work before submitting an application. We cannot progress your application if you do not have the appropriate right to work documents. Please note the BBC is unable to provide sponsorship for BBC early careers roles.
You must have the legal right to work within the UK full time and have been a resident in either the UK or EEA for a minimum of 3 years before the scheme start date. You can check www.gov.uk/legal-right-work-uk to see which documents give you the legal right to work in the UK. Please be advised that a National Insurance Number does not prove the right to work in the UK. For schemes in Guernsey, candidates must be entitled to live and work in Guernsey according to local population laws. For schemes in Jersey, candidates must be entitled to live and work in Jersey, according to local population laws. It is your responsibility to ensure you have the right to work before submitting an application. We cannot progress your application if you do not have the appropriate right to work documents. Please note the BBC is unable to provide sponsorship for BBC early careers roles.
For apprenticeship schemes in England, you have to be resident in either the UK or EEA for three years before the scheme start date (not applicable for Scotland & Wales or individuals under the statuses within EP350 such as Homes for Ukraine).
For apprenticeship schemes in England, you have to be resident in either the UK or EEA for three years before the scheme start date (not applicable for Scotland & Wales or individuals under the statuses within EP350 such as Homes for Ukraine).
