Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 - Broadcast & End User Team

The Bbc; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organisation in the UK is seeking a Project Management Apprentice to support various projects in Broadcast & End User Technology. You will manage administrative tasks, communicate with stakeholders, and gain hands-on experience in project management methods. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, A Levels or equivalent qualifications. This role offers a structured apprenticeship designed for career development within the media industry.

Benefits

Hands-on experience

Expert training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4/C or above).
• A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification(s) equating to 96 UCAS points.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Manage various administrative and reporting tasks to a deadline.
• Communicate with stakeholders impacted by projects and provide timely updates.
• Lead stakeholder and communications management.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem‑solving skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Creativity

Initiative

Non‑judgemental attitude

Patience

Motivation, accountability and self‑drive

Effective teamwork and stakeholder communication

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)

A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification(s) equating to 96 UCAS points

Job description

Project Management Apprentice – Broadcast & End User Technology

Join the BBC as a Project Management apprentice in Broadcast & End User Technology. Help deliver major projects, from studio upgrades to site builds, while gaining hands‑on experience and expert training. Learn to manage budgets, timelines and the tech that powers award‑winning BBC content.

Responsibilities

• Manage various administrative and reporting tasks to a deadline.
• Communicate with stakeholders impacted by projects and provide timely updates.
• Take ownership of small‑scale projects and support the delivery of medium and large‑scale initiatives.
• Gain hands‑on experience in technical delivery activities; apply project management methods learned during your academic studies.
• Apply governance frameworks, including drafting and maintaining project management plans, business cases and controlling time, cost and quality.
• Analyse the business environment, identify opportunities and challenges, and consider ethical, legal and regulatory constraints (including the green economy and net‑carbon‑zero policies).
• Lead stakeholder and communications management: identify and analyse stakeholders, implement a communication plan, and influence others through negotiation and persuasion.
• Control projects against time, cost and quality objectives, produce status reports, and establish performance indicators.
• Manage risk by identifying, evaluating and mitigating risks and issues, and maintaining a risk management plan.
• Handle commercial and contract management, choosing appropriate procurement types and supporting contract execution.
• Apply change control processes to decide on and manage change requests.
• Maintain project schedules, resolve scheduling problems, and negotiate resource allocation.

Apprenticeship Structure

The programme is structured across three learning levels:

• Level 4: Covers Business Environment, Stakeholder Management and Project Planning & Control.
• Level 5: Focuses on Project Management Professionalism and Professional Development.
• Level 6: Includes Programme & Portfolio Management, Project Leadership & Governance, and Change & Risk Management.

The apprenticeship concludes with an integrated End Point Assessment (EPA).

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4/C or above).
• A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification(s) equating to 96 UCAS points.
• Relevant qualifications and industry experience are welcome; the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect prior knowledge.

Skills & Attributes

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Creativity
• Initiative
• Non‑judgemental attitude
• Patience
• Passion to learn more about business or project management, especially with data, reports or spreadsheets.
• Motivation, accountability and self‑drive.
• Effective teamwork and stakeholder communication.

We are a leading early‑career employer and hire more than 250 apprentices each year. We are committed to skills and talent development inside and outside the BBC. A career at the BBC means learning from the best in one of the world’s most creative and technologically advanced organisations. We want people who show potential – don’t worry if you don’t have extensive experience; it’s your passion and values that matter.