Human Resources Support Apprenticeship Level 3 Belfast

BBC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organisation is offering a Fixed-Term Apprenticeship in HR Support for 18 months in Belfast. This role is ideal for individuals interested in developing their career in human resources. As an HR apprentice, you will collaborate with the HR team, tackle various tasks, and build essential skills in communication and organisation. Ideal candidates will have a passion for assisting others and a desire to enhance workplace environments. Strong applicants should demonstrate motivation, clear communication, and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in helping people and supporting teams.
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Trustworthiness and confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing HR needs.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a dedicated HR team to learn HR processes.
• Provide support to colleagues and contribute to a great workplace.
• Assist with day-to-day HR tasks.
• Develop communication and organisation skills.

Skills

Motivation

Communication

Organisation

Discretion

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Contract Type : Fixed-Term Apprenticeship Full-time for 18 months

Department : HR

Location : Belfast - Broadcasting House

Salary : 22950

BBC APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITY

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to kick-start your career in a job you will love. You’ll learn on-the-job, developing knowledge and skills in an area that interests you while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

Why join this scheme

Behind every great programme and team at the BBC is a trusted Human Resources (HR) Support network, ensuring staff are looked after, heard and set up to do their best work. As an HR Support apprentice you’ll gain the skills to build a rewarding career in people management. If you’re a people-person with a genuine interest in supporting others and making the BBC a safe, fulfilling place to work, the HR Support Level 3 apprenticeship is for you!

To find out more about the schemes we offer you can register to join one of our webinars here.

Why join the team

BBC NI People Team: The BBC NI people team supports and enables the people priorities across Northern Ireland. We partner with the NI leadership team and support our wider colleagues within the team on HR-related topics. Our team is accountable for developing and implementing the people plan in partnership with the business. Our remit covers all people activities from hire to retire, as well as delivering on transformational priorities that are people impacting.

Your key responsibilities and impact

As a HR Support (HRA26) apprentice this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow and contribute. You will:

• Work alongside a dedicated HR team within the BBC, learning the ins and outs of their processes
• Provide support to colleagues and contribute to making the BBC a great place to work
• Assist with day-to-day HR tasks which will vary depending on the team you are placed into
• Develop strong communication and organisation skills which will set you up perfectly for a career in HR or allow you to take these transferable skills to another area

You’ll study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This means you’ll spend at least one day a week studying for a Level 3 Human Resources Support apprenticeship with our learning provider using its virtual delivery platform.

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

Your Skills and Eligibility

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’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.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply:

• Motivation — A genuine interest in helping people and supporting teams matters for this role. Show us why you want to build a career in HR and how you care about people’s experiences specifically at the BBC
• Communication — Clear, respectful and approachable communication keeps things running smoothly. Demonstrate how you listen well and express yourself effectively
• Organisation — Keeping records accurate and handling processes efficiently is key. We want to see your attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Discretion — You may be dealing with sensitive information, so trustworthiness and confidentiality are needed. Show that you understand the importance of keeping things private
• Adaptability — HR work can change quickly depending on the teams’ needs. Being flexible matters

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

Eligibility Criteria

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

• 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
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area (Human Resources) at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship. For example, if you already have a degree related to HR (Level 6 equivalent) or qualifications from The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD Level 3 / 5 / 7), you are ineligible to apply for this role.

To apply for this scheme you must also :

• Have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4 / C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or above or an equivalent qualification

Ready to apply

Don’t leave yourself wondering what if this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. See yourself thriving in this role. Just click Apply Now!

You’ll 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 of the process and what to expect.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship — your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Once completed you’ll 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’ll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts – but please only apply to one.

The BBC recognises that relocation may be required for an apprenticeship. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria. Details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process. More information on the wider support available at the BBC can be found here.

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