Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our Apprenticeships.

During this Apprenticeship at Disney, you will get the chance to work side-by-side with industry leaders while you study towards your apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Business Administrator. You will gain valuable skills working within one of the strongest family of brands on a global scale while building lasting connections. Imagine that!

For this Apprenticeship we have two roles on offer: one working as part of the Contract Management Centre, the other in the Content Programming Team. If you have a preference, please note this in your cover letter.

Contract Management Centre

As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will be part of the Contract Management Centre for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). This team is a crucial part of the Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing business, managing, and overseeing the licensing contracts for all Merchandise and Publishing deals. You will be immersed in the day-to-day business needs by issuing out Non-Disclosure Agreements, Artwork Release Letters, Point of Sale letters, running recurring and ad-hoc reports on business trends and metrics.

You will also be involved in ensuring compliance with contract policies and procedures, drafting contractual documents such as agreements and amendments, resolving issues and you will have the opportunity to be part of the many operational projects the team runs. This Apprenticeship will grow and enhance your knowledge of the licensing industry, strengthen your attention to detail and stakeholder management.

Content Programming Team

As a Content Operations Apprentice, you will be part of the Content Programming Team for EMEA. This forms an essential part of the Disney+ Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) business, operating within the European wide network of Content Planners and Global Content Operations to ensure timely and accurate delivery of localised content.

You will be immersed in the day-to-day business needs helping the team manage the information flow from the European markets to international stakeholders. Strong communication and organisational skills will be needed to ensure all localisation is ordered and delivered correctly.

The role will also require the successful candidate to understand and help troubleshoot issues across various departments and other Disney lines of business (LOBs). You will also be involved in special projects, preparing sensitive information to aid EMEA market calls as well as system and tool development opportunities. This Apprenticeship will grow and enhance your knowledge of the SVOD industry.

Either Apprenticeship will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career.

The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. We are committed to building a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

This opportunity is based in Disney's Hammersmith Office and will require you to be on-site four days per week.

Eligibility

• Must have achieved 5 grades 4 - 9 at GCSE (C or above) including Maths and English

• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place

• Must be available to start the Apprenticeship in September 2023

About you

This is an Apprenticeship, so we are looking for potential and we do not expect you to have all the skills and knowledge related to the role. We want to see your enthusiasm, eagerness to learn on the job and commitment to your apprenticeship studies. The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion to start a career in Business Administration

• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to communicate and interact with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner

• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties

• Intermediate MS Office skills

In addition to this, we will be looking for competency in the following areas:

• Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively

• Drives Results

• Thinks Strategically

• Inspires Creativity & Innovation

• Exhibits Professional Excellence

Why should you join us?

• Develop your workplace skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future career

• You’ll study towards the Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship

• Annual salary of £21,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)

• This programme is 18 months long

• 20% of your working hours will be allocated to study time for your Apprenticeship

• Support from our trusted training provider

• Private medical insurance & dental care

• Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free

• Complimentary subscription to Disney+

• Disney Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort Food & Beverage and ticketing

• Employee Resource Groups – WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our new disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST

Interested?

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips so you can set yourself up for success and learn more about the recruitment process. Please check out our guide here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Apprentice_Hints_and_Tips.pdf

You will need to apply with your CV and a cover letter via the link on this page.

Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

1. Why have you chosen Disney?

2. Why have you chosen this Apprenticeship?

3. Why should Disney consider you for this Apprenticeship?

Please only apply to one Apprenticeship position. We offer several Apprenticeship opportunities across our business and if appropriate we will consider you for all relevant opportunities when you apply.

The application deadline is Midnight 17th March however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.

Should you need to reach out to us regarding potential support in the recruitment process, for example to discuss what adjustments you might require, then please drop us an email in advance to Recruitment.London@disney.com and we will happily pick up a conversation on this.