Apprentice

Channel 4; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in the UK is seeking an administrative support role in the Film4 productions team. The candidate will be involved in diary management, event planning, and communication tasks, ensuring smooth operations. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with a passion for broadcasting. The role offers a hybrid working model with various benefits such as private medical insurance and discounted gym memberships.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free Virtual GP access

Free Female health hormone test annually

Free Tastecard membership

Financial guidance 1-2-1's quarterly

Discounted gym memberships

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Provide administrative support to Film4 productions team.
• Handle calls and correspondence effectively.
• Assist in delivery of materials.

Responsibilities

• Diary management and booking travel.
• Plan and execute internal and external events.
• Attend meetings and take notes.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Team player

Good initiative

Education

Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide administrative support to Film4 productions team: diary management, booking travel and meetings, catering, paperwork.
• Handle calls and correspondence, redirecting effectively.
• Welcome guests on behalf of team members.
• Assist planning and execution of internal and external events including screenings, Q&A, networking and presentations.
• Attend meetings and take notes.
• Update key documents, compile status reports and agendas.
• Assist in delivery of materials, ensuring secure and prompt delivery.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments and external partners.
• Collaborate with Film4 Online team on social channels, website and agencies.
• Occasional holiday/sickness cover for departmental PAs.

We provide support for disabled applicants and adjustments during recruitment. Contact [e-mail].

Effective verbal and written communication.

Attention to detail.

Organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.

Understanding and passion for Channel 4's remit.

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

Good initiative and ability to work independently.

Positive and proactive attitude.

Computer literacy: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, email.

Team player.

Qualifications Offered

• Business Administrator Level 3, 15‑month apprenticeship.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Free Virtual GP access
• Free Female health hormone test annually
• Free Tastecard membership
• Financial guidance 1‑2‑1's quarterly
• Discounted gym memberships
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Holiday purchase scheme

Hybrid working: 60/40 working pattern, three office days per week, flexibility to work from home.