HOW WE HIRE

We are purpose driven. As one of the most trusted media brands in the world, we deliver world-class creativity and ground breaking content to inform, educate and entertain our audiences

Mindset matters. We look for positive people who live our Values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunity.  

We value difference. People who are self-aware, enthusiastic and who deliver world-class content and operational excellence. 

We look for potential over polish and give you the opportunity to put your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.

THE ROLE OF OUR VALUES IN HIRING

More than just words on a page, our values inform everything we do. They are the DNA of the BBC. They set out who we are and how we do things. They define what you can expect from the BBC, and what the BBC expects from you.

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of them.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR VALUES

 

“Everything we do relies on us attracting and retaining the finest talent by creating an inclusive, diverse and trusted environment. We want everyone to play their part in creating the right culture – and we look for people who use their energy and passion to make working at the BBC great for all of us.”

– Tim Davie, Director General BBC

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

  • BBC employee smiling.

    STEP ONE: APPLY ONLINE

    Once you’ve read the job advert in full, click ‘Apply now’.  There may be some screening questions as part of the application - these are designed to give us a better idea of whether you have the key criteria and for you to decide if the role is right for you.
  • Two BBC employees at work.

    STEP TWO: SCREENING

    Depending on the role, there may be a phone call with the Talent Acquisition team to follow up on your application, see if you match the key criteria, and help you decide if the role is right for you.
  • Two BBC employees in an accessible meeting booth.

    STEP THREE: INTERVIEW

    We want to get to know you and your skills, knowledge, experience and strengths. We also want to hear why you think you’d excel in the role and why you’re interested in the BBC. You’ll be provided with more detail on what to expect. 
  • Two BBC employees at work.

    STEP FOUR: ASSESSMENTS

    Depending on the role, there may be additional assessment stages. This could be a job-specific exercise or task designed to give you the best chance to show us what you're capable of.

SUPPORT FOR YOUR APPLICATION

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply or interview for a role with the BBC, please do contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk with the job reference in the subject. We’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process, as there are a number of different ways we can accept an application and/or adapt our selection processes. Whether your selection process is virtual or face to face, we can make adjustments such as subtitles over zoom, providing you with extra time or adapting our questions – whatever is the appropriate adjustment for your needs.

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HOW WE HIRE

We are purpose driven. As one of the most trusted media brands in the world, we deliver world-class creativity and ground breaking content to inform, educate and entertain our audiences

Mindset matters. We look for positive people who live our Values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunity.  

We value difference. People who are self-aware, enthusiastic and who deliver world-class content and operational excellence. 

We look for potential over polish and give you the opportunity to put your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways. 

 

THE ROLE OF OUR VALUES IN HIRING

More than just words on a page, our values inform everything we do. They are the DNA of the BBC. They set out who we are and how we do things. They define what you can expect from the BBC, and what the BBC expects from you.

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of them.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR VALUES

 

“Everything we do relies on us attracting and retaining the finest talent by creating an inclusive, diverse and trusted environment. We want everyone to play their part in creating the right culture – and we look for people who use their energy and passion to make working at the BBC great for all of us”

– Tim Davie, Director General BBC

 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

STEP 1: ONLINE APPLICATION

You start by clicking the ‘Apply’ button next to the job you’re after.  There may be additional information in the job ad outlining the process for that role. There may be some screening questions as part of the application process - but don't worry, these have been designed to give us a better idea of whether you have the key criteria for the role and for you to decide if the role is right for you.

STEP 2: APPLICATION FOLLOW UP

Depending on the role, there may be a phone call with the Talent Acquisition team to follow up on your application, designed to help us see if you match the key criteria – and to help you decide if the role is right for you.

Our adverts will outline the expected stages of the recruitment process and what this could typically involve.

STEP 3: A STRUCTURED INTERVIEW

In the interview, we’ll want to get to know you and your skills, knowledge, experience and strengths. You’ll be provided with more detail on what to expect and prepare for before your interview. We also want to hear why you think you’d excel in the role and why you’re interested in the BBC.

STEP 4: ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENTS

Dependent on the level of role you’re applying for, there may be additional application/interview assessment stages.  This could be a job-specific exercise or task, either before your interview or on the actual day.

Our assessment exercises are designed to give you the best chance to show us what you're capable of.

SUPPORT WITH YOUR APPLICATION

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply or interview for a role with the BBC, please do contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk with the job reference in the subject. We’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process, as there are a number of different ways we can accept an application and/or adapt our selection processes. Whether your selection process is virtual or face to face, we can make adjustments such as subtitles over zoom, providing you with extra time or adapting our questions – whatever is the appropriate adjustment for your needs.

COULD THIS BE YOUR BBC?

VIEW OPEN JOBS
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA