BBC Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency

INTRODUCING THE BBC FLEXI-JOB APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY

The BBC is committed to supporting and developing talent for both the BBC, its partners, and the wider creative sector. Our multi-award-winning Apprenticeships Team want to partner with independent production companies in broadcast media to offer you the chance to develop a thriving, flexible talent pool with people of all ages and from all backgrounds.

Schemes offered 

At present, we offer a range of creative schemes within the FJAA. You can read more about them on their dedicated drop-down links below. If the scheme you're interested in isn't listed, please get in touch to see if we can still help.

How will this be done? 

The BBC's award-winning Apprenticeships Team will work in partnership with independent production companies and leading learning providers to offer outstanding apprenticeship opportunities. Employers will provide practical skills and experiences, the learning providers will deliver high-quality education and skill development, while the BBC will manage the apprenticeship scheme. This will not only contribute to the growth of the creative sector but also support individuals in starting their careers.

Why should you partner with us?

We are a leading apprenticeship employer with extensive experience of running a wide variety of schemes.

• Developing and nurturing new talent that reflects all audiences is vital to the future of broadcast media.
• We have a track record of making the creative sector a careers destination for those in hard-to-reach communities.
• We want to ensure that new talent is being discovered and shared so that talent pipelines are created across broadcast media and the wider creative sector.

What is the aim of the BBC Flexi-Job Apprentice Agency (FJAA)?

The aim is to develop a thriving, flexible talent pool of people from all ages and backgrounds that will be available to independent production companies and beyond. Apprentices will gain hands-on experience, build a professional network, and learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for their future career.

Through apprenticeships, new talent is able to find an entry route into the creative sector, gain valuable skills and experience which address the sector's workforce needs, as well as achieve an approved qualification.

Benefits of the scheme to you

• The BBC will pay up to 50% of the apprentice’s salary and on-costs.
• The BBC will manage the recruitment and work with the training provider to create a bespoke learning programme for the apprentice.
• The BBC will work flexibly with you to enable the apprenticeship to work with your production schedule.
• The BBC funds all training costs of the apprenticeship through its apprenticeship levy.

Why take on an apprentice through the BBC FJAA?

Because apprentices ...

• bring fresh perspectives thoughts, ideas and insights.
• address skills gaps that meet your business needs.
• can help transform and create your future workforce.

The BBC Apprenticeships team will: 

• Manage the recruitment of the apprentices, hiring them on a fixed-term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Provide payroll and an end-to-end HR service.
• Offer access and disability services including pastoral support.
• Deliver a wrap-around learning programme including apprenticeship qualification and learning support and career employability master-classes.
• Partner with learning providers to deliver gold standard training programmes.

The host employer will:

• Provide an on-the-job industry placement that will allow apprentices to gain experience that will fulfil the requirements of their apprenticeship.
• Manage and support the apprentice day-to-day whilst they are on placement.
• Ensure the apprentice is treated as supernumerary to your team so they can learn from colleagues and gain as much knowledge as possible during their time with you.
• Allow time off for training and academy study.
• Provide feedback to the BBC Apprenticeship Team and Learning Provider on how the apprentice is progressing.
• Offer networking opportunities to the apprentice where appropriate.