Job Title: Talent Acquisition Apprentice
Reports to: Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
Department: People Team
Location: London
Number of roles: 1
Start: September 2026
THE C4 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you.
Our 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. You can read more about the qualification being offered for this apprenticeship below.
If you’d like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video,.
AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
1. You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.
2. You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE
3. You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level
4. 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
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.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Talent team (Recruitment Team) at Channel 4 (C4) have responsibility for several areas including;
5. Finding brilliant people to join C4 across our Creative, Commercial and Operations divisions
6. Supporting our line managers in managing the recruitment and talent processes e.g How to set up interviews, the types of questions asked, making offers, providing feedback to rejected candidates etc.
7. Working on many varied projects from new joiner induction, the careers site and recruitment technology / systems
8. We are a small team with a busy and varied workload. We typically recruit for between 200-300 roles a year, working hard to ensure that we find the best candidates, who come from a variety of different backgrounds but who all share a passion for C4 and our remit.
9. We are committed to providing a great service to the hundreds of line managers we support each year and ensuring that the thousands of candidates who apply for our roles are given a brilliant candidate experience – especially as we are not able to offer a job to most of them.
This apprenticeship would suit someone looking to start a career in HR (Human resources) or recruitment. It is focused on recruitment so an interest in Resourcing/Talent Acquisition is needed.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
10. Posting / updating job descriptions on our internal systems and external platforms
11. Utilise social media to promote opportunities
12. Learn how to shortlist and process candidates in our ATS (Applicant Tracking System)
13. Assist with selection processes
14. Book interviews and utilise HireVue (our online video interviewing platform)
15. Liaise with hiring managers and candidates – Responsible for responding to queries that come through via the recruitment inbox
16. Support the administration of the new induction process
17. Work with external suppliers e.g agencies and companies for merchandise
18. Provide constructive feedback to candidates and processing offers
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.
19. 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.
20. Attention to detail - e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
21. 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.
22. An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's
23. Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above
24. Committed to providing excellent customer service
25. Confidence to learn and use multiple recruitment technology systems
26. Passionate about diversity and inclusion
27. Thrive by being busy and keen to learn and not afraid to ask questions
QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP
LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP
15 Months
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION FORMATS
We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at apprenticeships@channel4.co.uk
Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking. You can also watch our YouTube video,.
RELOCATION
If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.