Breaks and forecasting apprentice

Closing date for applications: 10th March 2025

Salary: £26,742

Length of apprenticeship: 16 – 21 months 

Number of roles available: 1

Reports to: Breaks & Forecasting Lead

Department: Sales Operations 

Location: London

Start date: September 2025

If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves building relationships, has a passion for problem solving and analytics, this apprenticeship in London is perfect for you.

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, How to Write an Outstanding Application.

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  

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Sales Operations team focuses on maximizing revenue from all viewing platforms in the 4Sales portfolio, including linear TV, VoD, and social media. They ensure high-quality service for both Sales and customers, managing direct and programmatic deals. The team explores new ways to create value through systems, processes, and trading opportunities while communicating and forecasting content needs.

They also work with external vendors and key internal teams to develop plans, manage day-to-day operations, solve problems, and address any questions related to content, data, forecasting, and operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Be the ‘go to’ resource to answer Sales queries about C4 content whether that be on linear, VOD or social.
• Support the operational side of the team when required on a regular basis.
• Maximise revenue through inventory control and strategic ad placements.
• Support Agency Sales by providing packages and solutions that meet client demands.
• Work with the team to run and manage daily, weekly and monthly reporting Liaise on a regular basis with Channel management, Commissioning and Content Management in order to maintain Ad Sales interests.
• Support the Team in the creation and presentation of content and analytical decks.
• Seek to find new and better solutions for C4 and our clients.

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 
• You’ll enjoy identifying trends and drawing conclusions 
• Your previous studies will have given you experience with numbers, analytics or forecasting.
  • e.g. Trend analysis in Maths, Physics, Computer or Data science.
• You are motivated by finding innovative solutions
  • e.g. Overcoming deadline issues with coursework, finding clever ways to answer or solve problems.  

QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP

Level 4 Data Analytics

LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP 

16-21 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 here. You can also watch our YouTube video, Demystifying Interview and Workplace adjustments.

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.

We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.