How we hire
Applying for a new role can be daunting, so we want to make it as transparent and easy as possible. Here’s everything you can expect if you apply.
Overview
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.
Our values
What you can expect
Step 1 - Apply
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.
Step 2 - Screening
We use various screening methods to ensure we find the best talent for the role. A member of the Talent Acquisition team will review your application against key criteria and support the hiring manager with shortlisting. The process may include assessments, such as online screening tests or situational judgment tests, to evaluate if you meet the key criteria and help you determine if the role is right for you.
Step 3 - 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.
Step 4 - 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.
Step 5 - Offer and onboard
If all goes well, the job is yours - we can’t wait to welcome you to the BBC!
Reasonable adjustments
Support for your application
We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments to apply or interview for a role with the BBC, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk with the job reference in the subject line. We are happy to have a confidential conversation to discuss how we can support you through the process. There are various ways we can accept applications and adapt our selection processes to meet your needs. Whether your selection process is virtual or face-to-face, we can make adjustments such as providing subtitles over Teams, giving you extra time, or adapting our questions to ensure you have the best possible experience.
Recruitment FAQs
Find answers to common questions about applying for jobs at the BBC, application updates, interviews, feedback and recruitment support.
At the BBC, we know that tools like AI can help you prepare, organise your thoughts and feel more confident when applying for a role. But what we're really interested in is you.
We want to hear about your experiences, your skills and what motivates you. The strongest applications are the ones that reflect your own thinking, achievements and perspective. So whilst you're welcome to use AI for support, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and tells your story.
When AI can support your application:
AI tools can be helpful when used ethically and transparently. For example:
- Proofreading and grammar checks - Ensuring your writing is clear and professional
- Formatting your CV or cover letter - Helping with layout, structure, or readability
- Practicing interview questions - Using AI to rehearse common questions or build confidence
- Clarifying job descriptions - Asking AI to explain unfamiliar terms or expectations
These uses help you present your best self, not someone else's version of you.
When AI should not be used:
We ask you to avoid using AI in ways that mask your true voice or misrepresent your capabilities:
- We ask you to avoid using AI in ways that mask your true voice or misrepresent your capabilities;
- Generating cover letters or personal statements
- Submitting AI written responses to application questions that don’t reflect your own experience
- Using AI to impersonate your voice in video or audio interviews
- Relying on AI to fabricate achievements, skills, or qualifications
If we suspect that AI has been used to generate application or assessment content, it may affect how your application is assessed.
What we value most:
We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, integrity, and originality to their work. That starts with how you apply. Use AI to polish, not to pretend. Let your real voice shine through, because that is who we want to work with.
We do not accept speculative CVs and we cannot match candidates to suitable vacancies.
To be considered for a role, please search and apply through the BBC Careers website.
If you have previously applied for a BBC vacancy, your CV will be held as part of that application. Please submit a new application for each role that interests you.
Recruitment timescales vary, and we may not be able to provide individual updates while applications are being reviewed.
Please continue to check your email, including your junk folder, for updates about your application.
If you need to rearrange or cancel an interview or assessment, please follow the instructions in your booking confirmation.
For any other help, please reply to your original booking invitation or contact the named recruitment contact included in your invitation.
We’re unable to provide individual feedback at the application stage due to the volume of applications we receive.
If you’ve attended an interview, we’re committed to providing feedback, which you can request from the hiring team or recruiter.
For questions about apprenticeships, graduate schemes, trainee opportunities or other Early Careers programmes, please visit our Early Careers page.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application or recruitment process, please contact reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk.
Please do not send speculative candidate CVs, profiles or unsolicited sales enquiries to BBC recruitment teams.
If external recruitment or supplier support is required, the relevant BBC team will contact suitable organisations directly.
We hope the FAQs above provide the information you need. If you still have a question about a BBC vacancy or recruitment process that has not been answered, please contact bbchr@bbc.co.uk.
Before getting in touch, please check the BBC Careers website and any emails you have received about your application. Due to the volume of enquiries we receive, we may not be able to respond to every message.
About us
From BBC Public Service to BBC Studios, find out how we we create world-class content that informs, educates, and entertains.Life at the BBC
Learn more about our benefits, working culture, values, and how we champion inclusion.Our values
We have established a set of values for everyone working at the BBC. Find out more.
