4Studio Operations Apprentice

Creative Lives in Progress; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization based in Leeds is seeking an Operations Apprentice for a full-time role involving project support and process improvement. Applicants should be 18+, have strong communication skills, and GCSEs in Maths & English. The apprenticeship lasts 18 months and provides a qualification in Project Management. This position offers an innovative work environment with opportunities for growth and transition to permanent roles.

Benefits

Relocation support

Financial contributions for moving costs

Comprehensive training and qualifications

Qualifications

• Candidate must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts.
• Experience in dealing with customers or teamwork.
• Experience in planning events and managing work-life balance.
• An understanding and passion for Channel 4's remit.

Responsibilities

• Support key process and project meetings.
• Assist the Operations team with communication and reporting.
• Help with planning and facilitation of projects.
• Manage data for improvement projects.
• Conduct compliance audits and monitor quality.
• Assist with resource management and forecasting.
• Support the Content Operations team.
• Facilitate workshops and training.
• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Ability to work across multiple tasks

Comfortable working with data

Education

GCSE Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: 4Studio, Operations Apprentice

Reports to: Operations & Improvement Specialist

Department: 4Studio

Location: Leeds

Number of roles: 1

Start date: September 2026

THE C4 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you.

Our Apprenticeships are full-time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You’ll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home.

The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps. You can read more about the qualification being offered for this apprenticeship below.

If you’d like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video, How to Write an Outstanding Application.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

• You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.
• You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE
• You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level
• Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website

CHANNEL 4 BEHAVIOURS

Include

We’re Altogether Different so let’s give each other a bear hug, team up and trust each other to collaborate arm‑in‑arm. Don’t just listen: listen to understand.

Innovate

Don’t just rinse and repeat: don’t just go through the motions. Challenge positive and embrace change. Experiment & take smart risks.

Grow

Question everything and school yourself. Be generous with your knowledge with others and seek feedback from them. Be clear with your objectives.

Get it done

Make your time at Channel 4 count. Be a solution‑finder, not a finger‑pointer. Prioritise, decide and then act – always commercially.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

4Studio is the engine room for C4’s digital acceleration strategy, with the primary mission to create, adapt and distribute content across the key social media channels.

The primary activities of 4Studio will be to curate (existing) and create (new) short‑form content and distribute it through actively managed social media channels. The Operations Apprentice will work very closely with key people and departments within C4 and on occasion with external stakeholders.

The Operations team are the master plate spinners and process developers in 4Studio. Made up of Operations/Project Managers, they’re the central team that ensure the ways of working are agile, and efficient for each of the 4Studio workstreams. The Operations team are the key contacts for keeping projects flowing smoothly and efficiently through the studio.

The role will be based in C4’s National HQ in Leeds and will be a key component of C4’s regional strategy, creating creative job opportunities outside London and expanding the diversity of the company’s creative contribution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting key process & project meetings to help ensure the right people are involved to make decisions and that we follow up on actions to achieve the outcomes we need
• Supporting the Operations team with regular communication & reporting activity
• Helping process and improvement specialists with planning & facilitation of projects and process improvements across 4Studio
• Data collection, management and analysis (with support) to help deliver improvement projects
• Create and run audits of compliance for projects delivered and monitor quality control
• Supporting resource management in the department, helping to prepare resource forecasting data and plans in place to have the right support across our projects
• Supporting our Content Operations team to manage platform access requests, music rights issues and file downloads on behalf of the department
• Supporting with facilitation of workshops, delivering training, and problem solving
• Assisting with day‑to‑day administrative and ad hoc tasks as required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

As part of the application process you’ll be asked to tell us how you meet the essential criteria listed below. When answering this question think about examples from your experience so far, this doesn’t need to be professional experience but could be academic, from volunteering or a part‑time job.

We’ve provided some examples beside the first four criteria of experience that could demonstrate you have these skills. Please note you do not need to use these examples, they are just here for guidance and you should draw from your own personal experiences.

• Verbal and written communication skills - Verbal – e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team. Communication – e.g. writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing.
• Attention to detail – e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks – e.g. Planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, as well as managing work life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams.
• An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's remit
• Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above
• Able to work across multiple tasks and projects at the same time
• Comfortable working with data and applying basic calculations and formulae in Excel

QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP

Associate Project Manager Level 4

LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP

18 Months

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION FORMATS

We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at [e-mail].

Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking here. You can also watch our YouTube video, Demystifying Interview and Workplace adjustments.

RELOCATION

If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.