BBC Careers

How does the BBC use my careers profile?

Your careers profile is used by BBC Recruiters when they are looking to recruit for a job. They will match your skills against the requirement of the job, so please keep your skills up to date.

How do I create my careers profile from scratch?

Enter your name, email and password in the “new users register” area and click the green “I agree. Create my account” button.  To get started visit https://careershub.bbc.co.uk/members/

How do I create my careers profile using my existing CV?

Click the “Upload a CV to create your profile automatically” button, upload your CV and Careers Hub will extract information it recognises as relevant and populate your profile. You’ll be asked to verify that the information uploaded is correct and you can change any details you wish to and will be prompted to fill out any empty mandatory fields.

How do I create my careers profile using Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn?

You can register via Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn by clicking on the button on the left hand column.  When registering via social media you will be asked to give Careers Hub access to your account so it can retrieve details such as your name, address and phone number. You will be asked to verify that the information uploaded is correct. You can change any information you wish to and you will also be prompted to fill out any unfilled mandatory fields before you save your changes.

How do I access the Careers Hub?

Visit https://careershub.bbc.co.uk/members/

How will my social media details be used by the BBC?

Careers Hub allows you to use your existing Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn password and career information to set up and access your careers profile. Creating your career profile this way does not give the BBC access to your social media account or private information.

What is a careers profile?

At the heart of our new BBC recruitment process is your careers profile. Your careers profile is a bit like an online CV and is similar to your LinkedIn profile (if you have one) and includes details of your skills, experiences, work history and contact details. You can update the careers profile any time you like to show new skills you have developed, courses you have attended or projects you have worked on. You can even upload examples of your work to your careers profile.

I’ve already applied for a job in the last few weeks, how does this affect me?

If you applied for a job at the BBC before the 28th May 2013, your current application will not be affected, however if you would like to apply for any future roles, you’ll need to set up a careers profile in the Careers Hub.

How has the recruitment process changed?

From the end of May, the BBC is using a new recruitment system, the BBC Careers Hub, to enable faster and more effective hiring.

How does the interview process work?

We use competency based interview, psychometric testing and assessment centres but there are a variety of other selection tools we use where necessary. You will be given details of any assessment when you are invited to interview.

You can access a range of support on interviews and assessments if you login to the BBC Careers Hub and visit the Resources section.

 

How long will the selection process take?

There are no set stages to the selection process, and for more senior roles you could find yourself meeting us on several occasions before we reach a final decision.  

We understand the pressures of looking for work and will do our best to make quick decisions and take decisive action wherever possible. You can always track your application through the BBC Careers Hub when you login.

 

How can I apply for acting or presenting roles in the BBC?

On occasion we will advertise these roles in the BBC Careers Hub, however the majority of acting and presenting roles are recruited through agencies.  We recommend you contact your local agency if you are interested in discussing opportunities in this area.  

We would recommend you create your own profile in the BBC Careers Hub where you can search all types of vacancies. 

Can I send the BBC my CV to keep on file?

Unfortunately, the BBC does not accept speculative CVs and are unable to hold CVs on file.  If you are interested in applying for a specific vacancy which has been advertised, you will need to apply through the BBC Careers Hub.

We would recommend you create your own profile in the BBC Careers Hub which the BBC Recruitment Team search to find potential candidates for vacancies.

I am a disabled candidate, how do I get reasonable adjustments for my interview or assessment?

If you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments or have particular access needs we would be happy to discuss these with you.

Please contact the BBC Recruitment Team at recruitment@bbc.co.uk

How can I modify my BBC Careers Hub profile?

To do this, please login to your BBC Careers Hub profile and then you will be able to update your details.

 

Does the BBC have a graduate recruitment programme?

The BBC is not a seasonal employer and therefore does not have regular graduate recruitment programmes in line with the academic year. Regular schemes are advertised in the Trainee Schemes section of our website and the BBC Careers Hub. 

We would recommend you create your own profile in the BBC Careers Hub where you can search all types of vacancies.

If you are interested in work experience placements, please visit the Work Experience section of our website.

Am I eligible to apply for an internal role?

You are eligible to apply for an internal role if you are on either a BBC Continuing (Permanent) contract, a BBC Fixed Term contract, a casual contract or freelance contract and you have worked continuously for 6 months. If you have worked for less than 6 months continuously, you must have Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role. If you are unsure which contract you are on, please speak to your Line Manager. 

Where can I send my ideas for commissioning?

You will find full information on the BBC commissioning process if you visit the BBC commissioning website by clicking here. This website provides information on how to get your ideas commissioned by the BBC.

To find out how you can submit a script to the BBC, please go to the Writers' Room website by clicking here.

 

How do I get a job working in the BBC as catering staff?

The BBC does not employ catering staff directly as our staff canteens and restaurants are outsourced and managed by Johnston Controls.

 

How do I get a job working for the BBC in IT support?

We employ certain IT infrastructure roles directly within our Technical division. To find out more, click here. The BBC does not employ IT service desk and support staff directly these are managed by Siemens IT Solutions.

 

How do I get a job working for the BBC in building facilities?

The BBC does not employ building facilities maintenance staff such as electricians and plumbers or support staff such as security guards or postal support directly as these services are outsourced and managed by Johnston Controls.

 

Can I apply for an attachment?

You are only eligible to apply for an attachment if you are on a Continuing (Permanent) or Fixed Term contract.  You need to have worked for the BBC for more than one year and not have been on an attachment in the last 12 months.  You will also need permission from your Line Manager.