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BBC

Early Careers Apprentice Review

at BBC

Degree Apprenticeship

Business Operations

White City

Review Submitted: April 2025

Overall Rating

3.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Monitoring and checking the compliance of sustainability practices for the business
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
I enjoy it to a moderate extent

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have learnt skills in time management, effective communication, self reflection/regulation. I have developed my data skills

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
At the start, it was not structured at all however now (6 months in) a weekly routine has been established and adhered to
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I receive adequate support from my employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive an excellent level of support from my training provider. They schedule regular catch-ups with me and check up on my emotional and mental wellbeing. I feel like they are always looking out for me, and have my best interests at heart. Feedback after submitting assignments is also excellent!
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I feel like my qualification helps me perform much better in my role, as I could apply the theory and knowledge I gain in a practical context
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes - there is loads to get involved with including an apprentice community network, and various faith/belief networks. There are also monthly work socials in the basement of the office

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It's an inclusive, dynamic, welcoming, friendly workplace with many opportunities for growth, development and networking
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
focus on the company values in responses/answers and how you demonstrate them or live them in your personal life and in previous work
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