Events & engagement apprentice

Closing date for applications: 2nd January 2026

Salary: £26,742.00

Reports to: Event & engagement lead

Department: Corporate relations

Location: London

Number of roles: 1

Start date: September 2026

Learn how to deliver events and build business relationships with this exciting 15-month apprenticeship.

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you.

Corporate Relations is a business-leading function responsible for promoting, protecting and enhancing the Channel 4 brand and reputation amongst stakeholder groups. Working across the organisation, it is a strategic, aligned and proactive matrixed function that comprises the Corporate Communications & Campaigns team, the Corporate Brand team, the Internal Communications team and the Events & Engagement team, which this apprenticeship is based in.

The Events & Engagement team is a busy and proactive team responsible for utilising live experiences to build relationships with key business stakeholder groups. It works with departments from across the entire organisation to curate, design and deliver events of all shapes, sizes and tones, and seeks to enable cross-collaboration between departments to encourage better return on investment.

Key responsibilities

In this role, you’ll report to one of our Events & Engagement Leads and primarily work across events on one of our core business areas – but as we’re a small agile team, there will also be opportunity to work on events with other members of the team across other parts of the business.

Your role will be to support the wider Events team in the creation, development and implementation of our annual events calendar. Evidently, specific responsibilities will vary by project, but the successful candidate can expect to perform the following tasks;

• Idea generation for new events concepts, suppliers and venues
• Guestlist management
• Supplier management on specific briefs to ensure on time and in budget delivery
• Responsibility for accommodation and travel requirements for guests and on-screen talent attending our events
• Collation and creation of visual event assets
• Market research for the latest event trends and event tech
• Ad hoc event support

At the beginning of your apprenticeship, you will be supporting on events managed by the team around you – but as you grow in your role, you’ll take increased responsibility culminating in owning and delivering your own events towards the latter stages of your apprenticeship.

As this is an event role, the successful candidate will need to be able to work numerous early mornings, late evenings and undertake occasional trips within the UK as part of their role. In these circumstances, time in lieu will be offered and for ‘late-night’ or ‘away from home’ events, Channel 4 will pay for transportation or accommodation where appropriate.

Knowledge, skills and experience

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
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint as a minimum – but other computer literacy skills a plus.
• Proven desire to work within the events industry in some form.

About our apprenticeships

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.

• Qualification offered with this apprenticeship: Event Assistant Level 3
• Length of apprenticeship: 15 months

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

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.

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.

The programme aims to offer opportunities to those currently underrepresented in the TV industry, so we are particularly keen to hear from Deaf and/or disabled people, ethnically diverse people and people from lower socio-economic groups.

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