Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Glasgow - EXTEND

Overview

Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Glasgow - EXTEND

Job Requisition ID: 31543 | Job Closing Date: 13 November 2025 | Glasgow, GBR, G511DA

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

Department: Business Operations

Location: Glasgow - Pacific Quay

Salary: £22,950

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the definition in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. The BBC defines disability broadly to include physical or mental impairment with a substantial and long-term effect, including conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you need adjustments or have questions about our Extend programme, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and choose the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ option.

The BBC is committed to workplace adjustments to remove barriers for disabled people. If you are successful and require adjustments, we will work with you to arrange them.

For more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage.

Why join this scheme?

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to kick-start your career in a role you’ll enjoy. You’ll learn on the job while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

Why join the team?

The BBC Operations Team in Scotland keeps the business running smoothly, offering hands-on experience and a recognised qualification. You will support scheduling, client relationships, and operational planning to help programmes, content, and people run efficiently.

Your key responsibilities and impact

As a Business Administrator (BAA26) apprentice, you will:

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to ensure the operational team runs efficiently

• Help the team maintain momentum, keep projects on track, and meet key content delivery deadlines

• Build and maintain relationships across departments to ensure smooth information flow

• Learn and use the systems, procedures, and core business skills required in a major global organisation

• Identify and solve operational and administrative problems to minimise disruption

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.

For information on the apprenticeship standard, please visit the provided link.

Your skills and eligibility

We’re interested in your passion for the BBC and your commitment to delivering world-class content and operational excellence. We value potential and transferable strengths over formal qualifications. If you can bring these skills and experiences, we’d love to hear from you:

• Collaboration – ability to work with others to achieve a common goal
• Organisation – strong attention to detail and ability to keep work organized to meet deadlines
• Adaptability – ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Motivation for the BBC – reason for wanting to work at the BBC

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, consider exploring other BBC roles or 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 a higher level
• Identify as disabled under the Equality Act

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent qualification

Ready to apply?

Click Apply Now to create a candidate profile. No CV or cover letter needed initially. If eligible, you’ll be guided through the next steps.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship lasting the duration of the scheme. You’ll receive career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.

You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the role. Relocation support may be available in limited cases and is subject to eligibility.

Employer information and related details are provided during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer

This job description outlines essential characteristics and principal accountabilities. It is not a complete description of all duties involved. Employment screening checks will apply if offered the role.

Further information on diversity and inclusion is available as part of our strategy.

Life at BBC

Find out more about life at the BBC and the benefits of working here, including professional development, fair pay, flexible benefits, and a values-based culture.

You’ll also receive an industry-recognised qualification and access to BBC Academy training and mentoring.

You belong here. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, with diversity, inclusion and belonging as a priority.