Business Administrator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Salford

Our apprenticeship schemes at the BBC give you the opportunity to kick start your passion into a job that you'll fall in love with. At the BBC you can learn from the best and be trained by the best for a career in one of the world's most creative and technologically-advanced organisations.
We're looking for people who are passionate about working with others and who have a natural talent for connecting with colleagues. Are you someone who loves keeping organised, and keeping on top of your workload? This Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship at the BBC is the next step you need into your future career!
The purpose of the role within the BBC is to provide comprehensive administrative assistance to managers and team members within a nominated team(s). The role will be responsible for a broad range of administrative tasks e.g. the handling/directing of queries, maintenance of records, acting as the first point of contact for the team, coordination of projects and activities.
You've got to be interested now, right?
What will you be doing?
As a Business Administrator Apprentice (BAA24), this is a great opportunity to join an exciting BBC team while developing your skills in areas like:

• Business Organisation
• Business Governance
• Business Operations
• Introduction to Project Management & Execution of Business Projects
• Stakeholder Management
• Computer Skills
• Professionalism and Development

And you'll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job.
This apprenticeship will allow you to deepen your knowledge with hands on experience, assisting various projects across the BBC, which will develop your understanding of business management and developing your future career pathway.
Where does the role lead to?
After the scheme this will typically lead to a role as a Team Assistant/Business Assistant.
This scheme starts in September 2024 and is a 15-month Business AdministratorLevel 3 Apprenticeship.
Locations:
Based in Salford. Please note that we are recruiting for this role in multiple locations, please ensure you're applying on the correct job advert. Candidates must be a commutable distance from the office, as we're unable to support with relocation.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate planning and organisational skills, alongside communicative ability. You will learn and build how to maintain effective working relationships within your team and the wider range of stakeholders at all levels, developing your knowledge and resilience. You will be a resourceful, proactive, and resilient individual who is ready to take on a challenge.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over when the scheme starts in September 2024
• Have 5 GCSEs, National 4/5s (Scotland) or equivalent at above Grade 4 (C) including English and Maths.
• Be legally allowed to work in the UK
• Have been resident in either the UK or EEA since September 2021 (Not applicable for individuals under the statuses within EP350 such as Homes for Ukraine).

We don't require you to complete any of the optional sections or upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC. You can share examples of your passion for Business Administration from anywhere. That might be other work experience, your time in education or volunteering.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you're interested in Team Assistant roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs that you can find at BBC Careers.
We're interested in your passion to work at the BBC and your enthusiasm to deliver world -class content and operational excellence to our audiences. We look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunity. Beyond baseline eligibility, we're not looking at your qualifications. Instead, we look for potential and give you the opportunity to put your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.
You'll need to demonstrate:
Our Business Administration Apprentices:

• Enjoy team work
• Are organised
• Have good attention to detail
• Are confident communicators
• Want to develop a career in Business

Throughout the selection process, we'll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate these in your day-to-day. Find out more about our values here.
WHAT YOU GET
During your apprenticeship

• A starting salary of £20,475
• Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave days and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Towards the end of your apprenticeship

• An industry recognised Level 3Business Administrator apprenticeship
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry.

Apprenticeship standard or frameworks
If you'd like to know more about the apprenticeship qualification, see here.
NEXT STEPS
Just don't leave yourself thinking 'what if?' - this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you're the right candidate? Click on 'Apply Now'!
Once you've set up your candidate profile you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application. These questions check you are eligible for the scheme. We encourage you to review your responses to the eligibility questions carefully before submitting. We do not require you to complete any of the optional sections or upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.
Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 16/01/2023. If you are eligible for the scheme you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect. A general overview on the application process can be found here.
Support with your application
Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and committed to removing disability-related barriers.
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 require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs you'd like to let us know about, please contact us on with the job reference in the subject and we'd be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process. The job requisition ID for this role is9390
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE PLACEMENTS
Two Business Administration Apprenticeship roles are being offered in Salford: One in News & Current Affairs, and one in BBC Sport.
In News & Current Affairs, you'll sit within the storytelling team, working with several areas within News Content & Output across the UK, including Salford, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff and Birmingham.
BBC Sport brings the biggest sporting stories and events to life for our audiences. In this role, you'll be based in the Sport business team, providing administrative support and contributing to the efficient running of the department.