Radio Planner Apprentice

DESIGN OUR NATIONAL RADIO NETWORK 

Our Radio Planners are responsible for delivering the network improvement plans across dedicated sites, through use of our innovative radio planning technology. Grow your potential as a Radio Planner Apprentice and join our close-knit team in planning nationwide radio networks, earning a starting salary of £30,000 whilst doing it. 

Make things happen  

As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside the wider team supporting the rollout of our mobile networks. You’ll be responsible for making sure that radio plans are crafted to meet all requirements and guidelines. As you reach the end of the scheme, we'll ensure you become comfortable with radio propagation and utilise your skills to lead the network planning in your own area. Day-to-day, you could be: 

*Data inputting and analysing 

*Visiting sites across the UK and interacting with partners 

*Negotiating designs and directing their install 

With inclusivity at our hearts, we’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society, so we’re keen to hear from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. The only barrier to applying would be if you didn’t have the right to work in the UK and were unable to obtain it without our support. 

What is involved with studying for an apprenticeship? 

This apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to become skilled in your role, and combines on the job learning and academic study, where you’ll spend approximately 20% of your working hours completing learning with one of our training providers. At the end of the programme, you’ll receive a nationally recognised qualification. 

Having a full UK driving license is essential for this role to allow for travel between different sites and you should be comfortable working at heights following safety training. You will need at least 5 GCSEs level 4-9, or a level 3 equivalent to be eligible for this scheme. 

Bring your authentic self 

We’re looking for highly organised candidates, with a passion for working with innovative technologies.Other qualities we’d like to see include: 

*Strong understanding of the Microsoft Office suite 

*An interest in Geography and understanding of how to read maps 

*Data handling 

This role will be based in our Wythenshawe, Manchester office for approximately 10 months. We are relocating our offices to central Manchester, so successful candidates should be comfortable travelling to central Manchester after this period. 

This role is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the Telecommunications industry. Not only will you be supported towards your Level 3 Radio Technician Apprenticeship, but you’ll grow your practical skills quickly through continued shadowing of expert team members. Join us on a starting salary of £30,000 with an increase at 12-months to £33,000. Final landing salaries start from £40,000 upon successful completion. Plus, you can enjoy our amazing benefits, including: *25 days holiday, increasing to 28 days after 5 years *Your birthday off! *Flexible benefits package including matching up to 10% of your pension contributions, medical plans, and buying and selling holiday *Wide range of discounts on everything from days out to household bills ...and loads more!

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include an online test, a telephone interview, a coaching call and an assessment centre. When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed. Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.