Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Birmingham

Overview

Business Administrator Apprenticeship – Level 3 – Birmingham

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 31539 | Job Closing Date: 13 November 2025 | Birmingham, GBR, B1 1AY

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 18 months

Department: Local Business & Operations

Location: Birmingham – The Mailbox

Salary: £22,950

Could a BBC Apprenticeship be the next role for you?

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to develop your career while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers. You’ll learn on the job and gain skills in an area that interests you.

Why join this scheme?

The BBC operates beyond on-screen content. You will contribute to the efficiency of our business operations. If you are organised, proactive, and detail-oriented, this Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship could be your next step.

To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here.

Why join the team?

The BBC Local business team supports regional TV, radio and online teams across England. You will work as part of a team of business management and administration staff in the East & West Midlands Region, providing business support services and contracting resources in accordance with production and transmission requirements and objectives.

Your key responsibilities and impact

As a Business Administrator apprentice (BAA26), you will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute. You will:

• Work directly in a BBC team and gain exposure to the world’s leading public service broadcaster.
• Provide critical administrative support that keeps the team functioning.
• Keep the team on track and ensure deadlines are met, working at pace to solve problems.
• 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, spending at least one day a week studying for a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with our learning provider, using its virtual delivery platform.

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

Your skills and eligibility

We’re 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 transferable strengths rather than specific qualifications. If you can bring some of these skills, we’d love to hear from you:

• Collaboration – ability to work well with others to reach a common goal
• Organisation – detail-oriented and able to keep work organised to meet deadlines
• Adaptability – able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Motivation for the BBC – why you want to work at the BBC and pursue a role in broadcasting

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and are interested in similar roles, apply for jobs at the BBC careers site or explore other apprenticeship schemes.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

• Be 18 years old or over by September 2026
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the duration
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or higher level

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)

Ready to apply?

Click ‘Apply Now’ to start. You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions; no CV or cover letter is required. If eligible, we’ll guide you through the next steps.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship lasting the duration of the scheme. Upon completion, you’ll receive career development and networking opportunities.

You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the role. Relocation support may be offered to a limited number of apprentices, subject to eligibility.

Disclaimer

This job description states the essential characteristics and duties but is not a complete list of all aspects of the role. You must meet the qualifications set out by the training provider and undergo any required screening checks.

The BBC may conduct employment screening checks, including references, eligibility to work, safeguarding and media checks where applicable. Any offer is conditional on these checks.

Information at a Glance

Life at the BBC

Here you can develop in an inclusive environment while contributing to BBC content. Benefits include career development, fair pay, flexible benefits, a 35-hour week, 25 days annual leave, pension, and other policies to support work/life balance.

As an Apprentice you will also receive: industry-recognised qualification, training through the BBC Academy and learning providers, mentoring, networking, and potential relocation support.

You belong

We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Find out more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging strategy.

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