ITV Apprentice- Project Manager

Description

Workplace: London, White City

Department- Content, Supply and Distribution

Working pattern - Hybrid (2-3 days in the office, 1-2 at home)

Duration: 24 months (This is a full time role from Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week) 

Contract - Fixed Term Contract

Qualification: L4 Project Management 

The team

Content Supply and Distribution (CS&D) is a key group within ITV’s Media & Entertainment business that is responsible for managing ITV’s content and data from source to screen across linear broadcast and online streaming supply chains. The Content Supply Technology (CST) team develops and maintains the underpinning technology products, data and platforms, supported along the way by business analysis, architecture and delivery   management experts. All this enables us to deliver ITV’s famous and popular content from its multiple sources to our online platform ITVX, our B2B partners and ITV’s family of linear broadcast TV channels. 

As a team CST works closely with our colleagues in the ITV business teams and with our closely related operational teams who are responsible for delivering our channels and content reliably, just in time, day in-day out. 

Our teams build the technology that brings great content into ITV ready for broadcast, streaming and partner distribution. From handling video files and sourcing metadata for content to scheduling and checking compliance, our systems ensure millions of views get to enjoy their favourite shows.

The role

Project Delivery Support

• Support Senior Project Managers and the wider Content Supply & Distribution (CS&D) delivery team to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and on time.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activity, including progress tracking, scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Prepare and maintain core project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and risk and issue logs.
• Organise and manage project meetings, setting agendas, capturing actions, and tracking ownership.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders to provide updates, manage expectations, and support strong working relationships.
• Collect and analyse project data to contribute to accurate and timely status reporting.
• Support the identification, tracking, and mitigation of project risks and issues.
• Assist with monitoring project costs against approved budgets.
• Contribute to lessons learned, retrospectives, and ongoing improvements to delivery processes.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria) 

• A keen interest in television
• Well organised with good time management
• Be proactive and use own initiative
• Have strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills - both verbal and written
• Descriptive and an originality portrayed within the set application questions

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria) 

• A Passion for Media & Technology: A genuine interest in how television content is delivered to audiences and a curiosity about the technology that powers "source to screen" workflows.
• Logical & Analytical Mindset: The ability to break down a complex problem into smaller steps and use structured reasoning to find a solution.
• Appetite for Continuous Learning: A proactive desire to learn and keep pace with emerging tools, techniques and technologies.
• Strong Organisational Skills: Excellent time management with the ability to balance technical tasks with the 20% off-the-job training and study requirements of the apprenticeship.
• Collaborative Communicator: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a "team-first" attitude and a willingness to share ideas 
• Attention to Detail: A rigorous approach to tasks, from detailed process documentation to quality assurance, ensuring our supply chain remains robust.
• Self-Starter Mentality: The initiative to explore new tools and ask "why" or "how" to better understand ITV’s complex ecosystem of data and content.

Eligibility/Entry Criteria

As this is a Level 4 Apprenticeship, we require you to have/be predicted to achieve the below qualifications

GCSE Grades (or equivalent) C/4 or above in English and Maths plus 2 other subjects and a minimum of a pass at Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification. 

There is no upper age limit to an Apprenticeship, we would encourage applications from anyone leaving school, to looking for a career change and also ex-military. Please see below to check you meet the eligibility criteria:

• You have lived within the UK/EEA for a minimum of 3 years consecutively
• You meet the entry criteria for the apprenticeship as listed above
• You have not completed a degree/same level qualification in a similar subject to the role you are applying for
• You cannot have achieved the qualification already and you must not already be in full time education at the point of enrolment

 Your application will be assessed clearly as outlined on the application form. 

At ITV, we appreciate the use of technology for research during the application process. We understand that AI tools, including ChatGPT, can be valuable resources. However, we value authenticity and expect applicants to showcase their own thoughts and experiences.

Applications that appear to be directly copied from AI-generated content may be subject to rejection. We believe in a fair and authentic assessment process, and your individuality is key to standing out in our selection.

ITV offers some great rewards and benefits for Apprentices including

• Flexible working with a range of options to suit everyone
• Generous holiday allowance
• Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life
• In the Bag - Save money whenever you shop online and in store at over 850 retailers

What’s next?

Applications can be made for this scheme online. However, if you require this information in an alternative format, please contact talkingcareers@itv.com

If you are shortlisted to the second stage, you will be invited to attend an ITV Experience workshop. This will be held across March 2026 (subject to change) & will be a face to face Experience day.

*In order to manage the volume of interest, we can only accept your first application. If you apply for multiple roles, we can only accept your first one. Due to the volume of applications we expect to receive, we will be unable to provide feedback at initial application stage*