- GMFJ Reference
248755
- Wages
£23,170 p/a
- Hours
37.00 per week
- Date Posted
12/04/2024
- Start Date
01/01/2025
- Approx. Duration
15 months
- Location
City Square
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Business & Administration
- Opportunity Type
Advanced Level 3
- Apprenticeship Standard
Business administrator (ST0070)
- Employer
Channel 4
Description
Channel 4 Apprenticeships are full-time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You’ll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home.
The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Portfolio Governance: Support the EPMO with managing the processes which approve projects to be started including gathering business cases, creating reports, and documenting outcomes.
- Portfolio Planning: Support the EPMO with the creation of the annual plan and re-alignment each quarter, including gathering prioritisation information, and details of new projects.
- Portfolio Oversight: Support the EPMO to ensure they have oversight of all projects through gathering project updates, scheduling, and documenting meetings.
- Systems & Reporting: Support the EPMO with creation of portfolio reports and administration and development of the portfolio systems.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
Channel 4’s Enterprise PMO (Portfolio Management Office) is a centralised business function, tasked with driving the successful delivery of our Future 4 Strategy. It does this by providing enterprise-wide project governance and oversight, project and portfolio management best practices, mentoring, tools and standardised processes that work across the entirety of the organisation.
As Apprentice within the Enterprise PMO you will be directly supporting the EPMO as they manage and oversee Channel 4’s portfolio of initiatives delivering the Future4 Strategy.
CHANNEL 4 BEHAVIOURS
At Channel 4, we have four core behaviours that underpin everything we do. These are outlined below, and we will be assessing candidates on these behaviours throughout the recruitment process.
Include We’re Altogether Different so let’s give each other a bear hug, team up and trust each other to collaborate arm-in-arm. Don’t just listen: listen to understand.
Innovate Don’t just rinse and repeat: don’t just go through the motions. Challenge positive and embrace change. Experiment & take smart risks.
Grow Question everything and school yourself. Be generous with your knowledge with others and seek feedback from them. Be clear with your objectives.
Get it done Make your time at Channel 4 count. Be a solution-finder, not a finger-pointer. Prioritise, decide and then act – always commercially.
For more information about this vacancy please contact GetMyFirstJob Recruitment on opportunities@getmyfirstjob.co.uk (Ref ID: 248755)
Company website : https://careers.channel4.com/4skills/apprenticeships
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
As part of the application process you’ll be asked to tell us how you meet the essential criteria listed below. When answering this question think about examples from your experience so far, this doesn’t need to be professional experience but could be academic, from volunteering or a part-time job.
We’ve provided some examples beside the first four criteria of experience that could demonstrate you have these skills. Please note you do not need to use these examples, they are just here for guidance and you should draw from your own personal experiences.
- Verbal and written communication skills - Verbal - e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team. Communication – e.g. writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing.
- Attention to detail - e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
- Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks - e.g. Planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, as well as managing work life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams.
- An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's remit
- Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above
AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
- You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.
- You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE
- You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level
- Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website
The programme aims to offer opportunities to those currently underrepresented in the TV industry, so we are particularly keen to hear from Deaf and/or disabled people, ethnically diverse people and people from lower socio-economic groups.