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ITV Apprentice- Communications Administrator

Department- Group Communications

Office location- ITV White City London

Working pattern - Hybrid working

Duration: 18 months (This is a full time role from Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week)

Contract - Fixed Term Contract

Qualification: Business Administration Level 3

Hiring range: London salary is £23,379

Your work matters to millions.

Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.

When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.

Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.

Your impact sends ripples.

The team

The Group Communications and Corporate Affairs Department is responsible for all internal and external communications across ITV, both in the UK and Internationally.

We are four teams working closely together across Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, Internal Communications and Social Purpose. We drive the initiatives that support our business goals right across the organisation. We also protect and promote the ITV brand through media campaigns designed to reach investors, employees, industry analysts, customers, government agencies and other stakeholders.

If you thrive in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same then we’d love to hear from you! Please see more information on our Comms page on the ITV Careers site.

The role

• Support with calendar administration for the departmental Senior Leadership Team
• Ensure documents are stored and archived correctly
• Communicate with colleagues through video calls, face-to-face conversations and emails
• Process purchase orders, expenses and invoices for the team
• Record minutes of meetings
• Demonstrates effective time management (Scheduling meetings, attending the office etc.)
• Build effective working relationships
• Coordinate activities for events including RSVPs, table bookings etc.
• Understand ITV processes, policies and ways of working
• Support with administration for ad hoc projects and initiatives to support the department

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• A passion for television and advertising
• A good news sense - and an ability to identify a story
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Scoring at least 9/10 through the multiple choice application questions
• Descriptive and an originality portrayed within the set application questions

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria) -

• A clear understanding & passion for the apprenticeship role you are applying for as well as ITV
• Have a willingness to learn new skills with the appropriate training
• Demonstrate a ‘can do’ attitude
• Good understanding of how to use technology in an office environment for example use of the Google suite, zoom
• You will be friendly and approachable, respectful to all of your ITV colleagues
• You’ll have the ability to maintain a positive attitude, even when under pressure and working to deadlines

Eligibility/Entry Criteria

As this is a Level 3 Apprenticeship, we require you to have/be predicted to achieve the below qualifications

GCSE Grades (or equivalent) C/4 or above in English and Maths plus 2 other subjects.

There is no upper age limit to an Apprenticeship, we would encourage applications from anyone leaving school, all the way to looking for a career change. Please see below to check you meet the eligibility criteria:

• You have lived within the UK/EEA for a minimum of 3 years consecutively
• You meet the entry criteria for the apprenticeship as listed above
• You have not completed a degree/same level qualification in a similar subject to the role you are applying for
• You cannot have achieved the qualification already and you must not already be in full time education at the point of enrolment

Your application will be assessed clearly as outlined on the application form.

ITV is for everyone.

ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected]

• There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.

Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits for Apprentices including

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance, 28 days including bank holidays.
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
• In the Bag - Save money whenever you shop online and in store at over 850 retailers

What’s next?

Applications can be made for this scheme online. However, if you require this information in an alternative format, please contact [email protected]. NB This address should only be used for this purpose and no general queries or personal information should be sent to this inbox.

If you are shortlisted to the second stage, you will be invited to attend an ITV Experience workshop. This will be held across June and July 2023 (subject to change) & will be a face to face Experience day.

*In order to manage the volume of interest, we can only accept your first application. If you apply for multiple roles, we can only accept your first one. Due to the volume of applications we expect to receive, we will be unable to provide feedback at initial application stage*

Closing date: Sunday 21st May 2023