Jobs at Bbc in United Kingdom

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside

Salary: £22,950

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time, 13 months

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 developing your skills and talent. You’ll learn on‑the‑job, develop your knowledge and work towards an apprenticeship qualification with a learning provider.

It’s your chance to launch a career at the heart of British broadcasting. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about discovering how we make content and bring ideas to life. Depending on your placement area, you could be working behind the scenes on exciting productions, from gripping dramas to live radio. You’ll gain a recognised qualification while learning on the job and widening your production knowledge.

To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here. The webinar for this scheme takes place on Wednesday 10th December at 6pm.

BBC Introducing is a network of creatives, producers, presenters and music enthusiasts dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging musical talent across the UK. It provides a platform for new artists to showcase their work, starting with local radio shows and potentially progressing to national stations.

• Listen to new music in the uploader.
• Assist with script‑writing.
• Perform audio editing.
• Help with live radio shows in the studio.
• Support events and gigs.
• Work remotely on another Introducing show or assist at your local BBC radio station.

You’ll learn both on and off the job. This includes placement learning and learning blocks with our provider, targeting the industry recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification.

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

We’re interested in your passion for the BBC and delivering world‑class content and operational excellence to our audiences. We’re not focusing on formal qualifications; instead, we look for potential and the opportunity to apply transferable strengths.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, we’d love to hear from you:

• Passionate about music and radio within the scene you’re applying for.
• Regular gig‑goer active in your local music scene.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Interested in supporting emerging artists and contributing to music discovery.
• Available to work evenings and some weekends.

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree, you may want to consider other jobs or apprenticeship schemes at the BBC.

• 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.
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration.
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• No prior learning required to apply.

For candidates under 19 years old on 8th September 2026, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.

Don’t miss the chance to become part of something exciting. Click ‘Apply Now’ to 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 and what to expect.

Make sure you live within a commutable distance of the role. If you’re interested in a different location, check out our other adverts – but only apply to one.

The BBC recognises that some applicants may need to relocate. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year, subject to qualifying criteria.

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship – your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme.

During your apprenticeship you’ll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take the next step – whether that’s at the BBC or elsewhere.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, including the main duties. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Our apprenticeship roles are subject to having the necessary qualifications and training provider requirements, and the offer is conditional on meeting the risk scan process.

Please note: If you are offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks including reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and safeguarding and adverse media/safety checks.

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Here you will benefit from:

• Excellent career and professional development.
• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave (26 days for BBC Studios), and a pension scheme with discounted dental, health care and gym.
• A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

As an Apprentice you will also receive:

• An industry recognised qualification.
• Industry‑leading training through the BBC Academy and learning providers, which may involve travel.
• 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 secure your next role.
• The opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation subject to eligibility.

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.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

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’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.

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