Business Management Higher Apprentice (currently Business Affairs Assistant) Review

by BBC

Rating

8.1/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

I am currently part of the Rights, Legal & Business Affairs department. On this scheme you get 3 placements, lasting 8 months, in varied areas.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, many. You will develop in many areas.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

8.5/10. Nothing will be a 10. It is a 'full on' scheme. Meaning you will not be able to clack off like university students. So are you prepared to work hard?..

8/10

4. How valued do you feel by BBC?

9.5/10. Unique and unlike any other companies. For one reason... It's a corporation.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

4 days at the BBC, 1 day at Pearson. Weekend off

8/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

LOADS! As much as you want. BBC academy offers hundreds of courses. As well as 3 week induction training, and training within your department.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

LOADS! As much as you want. BBC academy offers hundreds of courses. As well as 3 week induction training, and training within your department.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

£11,500 Salary. The big factor is your accommodation I find. I.e. Are you living at home or not? Are you living in London?

5/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

In this scheme you will find you are busy 5 days a week. so its whether you have time for it on the weekends

6/10

9. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's the British Broadcasting Corporation. I would my friend would be knowledgeable enough not to require further information.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?

I have just filmed/edited a series of videos answering questions like these for various apprenticeship schemes that the BBC is offering. Search for them on the interwebs!