Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Glasgow

Job Requisition ID: 31542

Job Closing Date: 13 November 2025

Location: Glasgow - Pacific Quay

Salary: £22,950

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU? Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick‑start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on‑the‑job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME? The BBC isn’t just about what you see on screen! Behind every one of our programmes, there is a team that keeps the business running like clockwork. We’re looking for people to be part of this, and contribute to the second‑to‑none efficiency of our business operations. If you’re organised, proactive, and can spot the small details that make a big difference, look no further; our Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship could be your perfect next step!

Commercial, Rights and Business Affairs (Production & Events): The CRBA Production & Events team handles business affairs for production across radio, TV, and online, contracting on‑air freelancers – presenters, writers, actors, and musicians. We support the end‑to‑end process that supports contracting and payment for those on air. We work on the legal and commercial aspects of some of the biggest music events on the BBC including Glastonbury and BBC Proms – and all of the performance, touring and recording arrangements for our classical performing groups.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT As a Business Administrator (BAA26) apprentice, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you will:

• Work directly in a BBC team, and pull back the curtain on the world’s leading public service broadcaster!
• Provide critical administrative support that keeps the heart of the team beating.
• Keep the team on track and ensure deadlines are met, working at pace to solve problems on the job.
• 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, learning both on and off the job. This means you’ll spend at least one day a week studying for a Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with our learning provider, using its virtual delivery platform.

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 to our audiences. 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. If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply:

• Collaboration – we want to hear about your ability to work well with others, to reach a common goal!
• Organisation – Hopefully you have a sharp eye for detail and are able to keep your team’s work organised/running efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptability – We’re looking for candidates with an ability to adapt to changing circumstances and working in uncertain situations!
• Motivation for the BBC – We’re keen to hear about why you want to work at the BBC specifically, and your motivation around pursuing a role in the broadcasting industry.

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

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

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation.
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area (Business Administration) at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship.

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or above or an equivalent qualification.

READY TO APPLY? Don’t leave yourself wondering “what if?” this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. See yourself thriving in this role? Just click ‘Apply Now’! You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed. If you’re eligible, we’ll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect. This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship – your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Once completed, you’ll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step – whether that’s at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry. You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts – but please only apply to one.

The BBC recognises that some people who are applying for a BBC Apprenticeship Scheme may need to relocate to a new location for the role and this might not be possible due to your personal financial constraints. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position, subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process.

Details on the wider support available at the BBC can be found here.

As an Apprentice you will also receive:

• An industry recognised qualification.
• 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 bespoke BBC apprenticeship experience including apprenticeship development days and membership of the BBC Apprenticeship community.
• Employability and networking training and support to help you secure your next role.
• The opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation subject to eligibility.

You belong We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

Disability confident We take inclusivity seriously and want to ensure all candidates who are disabled or have long‑term health conditions receive the support and adjustments they need. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the recruitment process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and we’d be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.