Early Careers Apprentice Review
at BBC
Degree Apprenticeship
Business Management
Salford
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
3.8 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.6/5
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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:
4/5
I work in the Operations and Support team of BBC R&D. This involves procurement of hardware and software licences, system security scans, sever updates etc.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my programme to a large extent, as I get to develop new skills and lean more about the industry I work in, which I find largely interesting.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have developed skills in management, communication, public speaking, time management, and learn new skills such as procurement, microsoft excel, and project management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is mostly well structured, as my day-to-day work fits well with my academic work with my training provider. I am also given sufficient time to work on my university assignments, so I don't feel too much pressure from balancing uni work with normal work.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
My manager is there to support me as well as my scheme leaders and advisors.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
We have monthly catchups with my scheme coach to discuss my development and I can raise any concerns or needs that I have.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
The academic knowledge acquired in through my training provider is helpful to some extent in my role, but some modules are not relevant to the current work that I do, but they information is still useful to have anyway
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes; I am a part of the Apprentice Community Podcast at my company which allows me to work with lots of other people that I wouldn't typically meet in my day-to-day role.
I also have attended outreach events with my company to try and inspire young people to pursue apprenticeships.
I also have attended outreach events with my company to try and inspire young people to pursue apprenticeships.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think it is a great and inclusive place to work. It is exciting, interesting and a great way to meet and work with people from all different backgrounds.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Be yourself and express enthusiasm for the role and the company
