Apprentice Retail Sales Assistant

The Bbc; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent broadcasting organization in Nottingham offers a fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 13 months at BBC Local Radio. This opportunity includes hands-on experience working on various productions and acquiring a recognized qualification. Applicants must be 18 or older, legally eligible to work full-time in the UK, and meet specific educational requirements. Successful candidates will receive support for career development and skill training during the program.

Benefits

Career development support

Employability training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Be 18 years old or over by the start of the apprenticeship.
• Live in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start.
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Work behind the scenes on productions.
• Learn on the job in areas of interest.
• Gain a recognised qualification during the apprenticeship.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to thrive on variety

Teamwork

Education

Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent

Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Relocation Support

Relocation support qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process. Details on the wider support available at the BBC can be found here.

About This Apprenticeship

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship—the contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. During your apprenticeship you will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step – whether that’s at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry. You will work at BBC Local Radio, contributing to programmes and learning how we create and deliver world‑class content and operational excellence to our audiences.

Responsibilities

• Work behind the scenes on exciting productions, from gripping dramas to the thrill of live radio.
• Learn on the job and develop your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you.
• Gain a recognised qualification while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• 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 of the apprenticeship.
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation.
• Have no prior learning is required to apply. If you are under 19 at 8 September 2026 you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification. If you have not achieved these qualifications by the start of your apprenticeship you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before beginning.
• Strong communication skills, love being part of a team and thrive on variety in your work.
• Potential and transferable strengths – we are not focused on your qualifications; instead we look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 13 months
Department: BBC Local Radio / Midlands
Location: Nottingham - Broadcasting Centre
Salary: £22,950

Applicants will undergo a skill scan process with the BBC‑nominated training provider to determine eligibility. If selected, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks, including reference checks, eligibility to work checks and, where applicable, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer is conditional on satisfactory completion of these checks.