Main Responsibilities

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship

As a Project Manager apprentice, you will be introduced to the specialist subject of Project Management. You will gain real life Project Management experience working alongside experienced Project Management professionals across the BBC. You’ll get involved in a range of activities that could include learning about the inner workings of an organisation and how to manage people, projects, and operations for long term success; strategic decision making and leading a team. You may also contribute to live projects, within the BBC that have a real impact across the corporation and a range of departments. 

By supporting various business teams across the BBC and gaining hands-on experience, you will continually develop your business and project management skills, enhancing your understanding of key issues in business, technology, project and people management, allowing you to consider how issues within the workplace impact an organisation.

What will you be studying?

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 overall programme is split into 3 levels of learning that you will work through during your apprenticeship and will focus on the following:

• Level 4 - primary core modules including the Business Environment, Stakeholder Management, Project Planning and Control 

• Level 5 - primary core modules ranging from Project Management Professionalism and Professional Development 

• Level 6 - primary core modules ranging from Programme and Portfolio Management, Project Leadership and Governance, Change and Risk Management.

The final stage and assessment will be an integrated End Point Assessment (EPA)

You will be working towards a BSc (Hons) Level 6 degree in Project Management. You will also attain an industry-recognised APM Project Management qualification (APM PMQ). In addition, on successful completion, you will be eligible to apply for full membership to APM (Association of Project Managers).   

For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying please visit here. 

Where could the role take you?

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for job roles such as a Project Coordinator, Business Assistant or Business Coordinator, both inside and outside of the BBC. 

This scheme starts in September 2025, and you will be on a fixed-term contract which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 48 months.

Are you the right candidate?

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 look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. 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.  

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC’s values and behaviours. Our values guide everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you. Find out more about our values here.

Great Project Manager apprentices are those who can demonstrate they: 

• Have a passion to learn more about Business Management or Project Management 
• Want to work with data or with business management information on a regular basis, generating reports, analysing data or using spreadsheets
• Be motivated and self-driven. You should be an effective team player with an ability to communicate with various stakeholders both internally and externally

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

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

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025 
• By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years 
• Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract
• Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation 

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Have, or expect to have, Maths and English GCSEs or Standard (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. This could be:    
  •   A-Levels – 3 x C’s or above in any subject 
  •  An Advanced apprenticeship, BTEC or NVQ will also be considered but must equate to 96 UCAS points. - UCAS points vary so please check your qualification here 
•  Not have completed or hold qualifications in Project Management at the same or higher level

What you get:

During your Apprenticeship:

• A starting salary of £21,840 
• 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 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more 

Towards the end of your apprenticeship:

• An industry recognised qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
• Employability training to help you secure your next role

Next Steps

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. We don’t require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring a difference to the BBC.  

If you’re eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect.  A general overview of the application process can be found here. 

This advert is for roles in Birmingham based office locations. Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the BBC location to which you are applying for. This scheme PMD25 is also being offered in other locations, please see the corresponding adverts if you wish to apply for these locations. Please only apply to one location.  

Apprentices starting at the BBC from September 2025 will be placed on a ‘Fixed Term’ contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only. When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will be required to apply for a job – this might be a job here at the BBC, or somewhere in the wider industry. The BBC is committed to investing in new talent and as you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we will work with you to support you and offer you employability training to help you secure your next role.     

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 28/11/2024 

About the BBC

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. 

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.  

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click 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 here and we’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process.

A little bit about the placements

Product Transformation

We’re creating a new squad to tackle, embed and empower our people to transform and supercharge the BBC to fulfil our essential public service function. We view our digital services as essential to our long-term future. We’re in the thick of activating our “Digital First” strategy and along the journey you uncover, realise and anticipate further needs.

As a member of the Product Transformation team, you'll be at the forefront of our digital transformation, contributing to our digital strategic milestones. You'll be working with a diverse group of individuals, data, and information in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with many moving parts. Currently, we are transitioning the Product Group to a new Product Operating Model, which will allow us to deliver value to our users more rapidly and facilitate a quicker shift toward our integrated platform approach.

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