Early Careers Apprentice Review
at BBC
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Human Resources
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role involves assisting the Employee Relations specialists and helping shape the culture of the BBC.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am loving it so far, I have learned so much and I do things that I never thought I'd be able to do.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learned important HR skills such as conflict resolution and how to look at a situation from multiple angles.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Monday is my designated study day and I like the consistency and flexibility.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Contact is limited, but I know I can reach out if needed and receive a response quite quickly.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I have learned how to properly self reflect and how to make evidence based decisions.
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
Loads, there are many different networks you can join such as an LGBT or apprenticeship network etc. I am also the HR lead for the apprenticeship network.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
You learn so much and I've learned that if you show your keen, they will help you get to wherever it is your wanting to go in life.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
You must demonstrate teamwork, curiosity and the ability to keep an open mind.
