Meet - Virgin Media O2
We’re Virgin Media O2. For over 20 years, we’ve grown our business on pioneers and big thinkers – and we remain at the cutting edge of fibre-optic broadband today.
When it comes to employment vs education, our Apprentice Schemes don’t make you choose! We’re about supporting the wellbeing of our people, empowering you to learn and grow your potential, and making sure you bring your authentic self to work. Don’t believe us? 94% of our Future Careers workforce would recommend Virgin Media O2 as a great place to work!
We’ve got unmissable opportunities across all areas of our business, so join us and let’s grow together!
Skills we look for
What makes us a great employer
Benefits
Good work deserves great perks and ours are the best in the business. We offer:
- 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.
Inclusivity
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.
Our employer networks
We have supportive employee networks across Virgin Media O2, including:
- Proudly – Creating an uplifting community for our LGBTQIA+ colleagues.
- We Care – Championing the needs of the carers among us while helping them find space and time for themselves.
- Ultraviolet – Breaking barriers and levelling the playing field for our disabled people.
- Neurodiversity – Sharing and shouting about the unique skills of our neurodiverse minds.
Completing an apprenticeship with us
All our apprenticeships lead to permanent roles on completion of the scheme.
Apprenticeships Details
What is involved with studying for an apprenticeship?
Our apprenticeships give you the opportunity to become skilled in your role and combine 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.
Radio Engineer Apprentice
If you’re passionate about technology and driving innovation, our Radio Engineer Apprenticeship will be the perfect place to start your career. Grow your potential while supporting us on our mission of optimising all our sites and earn a starting salary of £30,000 whilst doing it.
Radio Planner Apprentice
Our Radio Planners are responsible for delivering the network improvement plans across dedicated sites, through the 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.
Project Management Apprentice
Join the team responsible for coordinating mobile network growth through upgrades to infrastructure, enhancing our network and improving the user experience for every one of our customers across the UK. Grow your potential as a Project Management Apprentice and join them in connecting communities, earning £30,000 whilst doing it.
Virgin Media O2 programmes
Our schemes cover roles right across Virgin Media O2. So, whether you want to work in:
- engineering
- project management
- digital, business
- with customers
there’s an apprenticeship for you. We also have a great range of office-based, hybrid and field roles available. To stay up to date with our vacancies, register your interest here.
Applying for our Apprenticeships
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We’ve worked hard to make every stage of application fair and inclusive. So, you can trust you’re being seen for your skills, strengths and motivation – nothing more, nothing less.
Our application process is super simple and consistent across all schemes, with the key difference being the deadlines – so be sure to keep track of the date for the scheme you’re interested in.
The first step is an online application form. We don’t ask for CVs as part of our commitment to inclusive hiring. Instead, we focus on your potential, assessing your strengths, values and motivations.
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The online assessment, designed to be completed in under 5 minutes, measures the strengths necessary for success in early careers at Virgin Media O2. No extensive preparation is needed – in fact, it’s better to go in with an open mind and to be prepared to trust your instincts.
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During the telephone interview, you will learn more about the role and we may confirm some details you gave on your application to ensure they are still accurate. We will then ask some questions about your motivations for the role and your personal strengths. We want this to be a two-way process so at the end, we’ll give you the chance to ask any questions you may have too!
The telephone interview will last for around 20 minutes and will be conducted by one of our friendly assessors.
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To help you prepare for the next step, at an Assessment Centre, we hold mandatory coaching calls. These calls take place with the Future Careers Team to give you a few tips for the Assessment Centre. This will also give you the opportunity to ask any questions you might have ahead of the day.
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The final step in the process is to attend one of our Assessment Centres. This consists of multiple tasks including a group exercise, an individual exercise and an interview.
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Need some extra support?
We are a Disability Confident employer
We want to see you at your best and will support you however we can. Once you apply, we’ll give you all the information you need to contact the VMO2 recruitment team for reasonable adjustment support.
What our apprentices do!
“I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the strong focus on professional and personal development at Virgin Media O2. The level of support, training, mentorship, and resources available has exceeded my expectations, and it’s clear that there’s a real commitment to nurturing future talent which I respect and appreciate as an apprentice”.
“Working at Virgin Media O2 feels like being a part of a big family. Working with people who accept you for you no matter what gender or ethnicity. The apprenticeship has loads of opportunities to train and also offers a lot of guidance. I went from having no knowledge to being a fully trained technician. Virgin Media O2 stands out from any other company because of the togetherness and the ongoing support on and off the field”.
“The support I receive from my team. Everyone is so kind and is always eager to support me when I need it. The team are always willing to help me develop my skills, to ensure I can carry out my job role to the highest standard. This role has helped me grow my confidence and improve my communication skills, which are qualities that will be beneficial as I continue in my career”.
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