Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 - Transformation Office - Cardiff

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC 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.

Are you passionate about organising and managing projects? This BBC apprenticeship offers hands‑on experience and expert training to kick‑start your career in project management. You’ll work across dynamic business teams, helping deliver projects on time and within budget. Gain practical skills, understand project management theory, and apply best practices in real‑world settings – all while contributing to one of the world’s leading media organisations.

As a Project Manager Apprentice with the BBC Transformation Office team, you’ll work with experienced professionals and contribute to impactful projects:

• Design charts and slides to present data clearly
• Track progress and actions through project governance tools
• Prepare and share updates with project teams and leaders
• Support workshops that drive change and solve problems
• Manage project data and maintain document systems

You’ll study for your industry‑recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on‑the‑job at the BBC and off‑the‑job with our chosen education provider. The academic study involves attending instructor‑led workshops, tutorial sessions, practical and library‑based research, presentations, group work, and real‑world simulated projects.

The apprenticeship programme is structured across 3 learning levels:

• Level 4: Covers Business Environment, Stakeholder Management, and Project Planning & Control
• Level 5: Focuses on Project Management Professionalism and Professional Development
• Level 6: Includes Programme & Portfolio Management, Project Leadership & Governance, and Change & Risk Management

The programme concludes with an integrated End‑Point Assessment (EPA). During your apprenticeship you will work towards a BSc (Hons) Level 6 degree in Project Management, alongside earning the APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ) – a respected industry certification. Upon successful completion, you’ll be eligible to apply for full membership with the Association for Project Management (APM).

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 exploring our other apprenticeship schemes.

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 have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Have, or expect to have, maths and English GCSEs or National 5 (Scotland) at 9–4 (A–C) or an equivalent qualification
• Have, or expect to have, a Level 3 qualification(s), that equate to 96 UCAS points.

For candidates under 19 years at 8th September 2026: To complete the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.

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.