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Apprenticeships
Where better futures begin.
A Sky apprenticeship gives you the best of both worlds: hands-on experience, a salary, and a recognised qualification. You don’t need prior experience so whether you’re starting your career or ready for a change, this is where your better future begins.
See it for yourself
Hear from our apprentices as they share their journeys, the skills they’re building, the projects they’re working on, and how they’re shaping their future at Sky.
Business areas
Our apprenticeships span business, finance, and content. Wherever you join, you’ll earn while you learn, gain a qualification, and build skills for the future.
Business
From Business Admin to Marketing, see how Sky runs day to day, support on big campaigns, and get hands-on with the tech that keeps us moving.
Content
Step into one of the UK’s leading creative teams. In areas like Journalism at Sky News, you’ll learn how to research, write and share stories that matter.
Finance
Learn how numbers drive decisions at Sky. From analysis to planning, you’ll gain commercial skills that underpin every part of our business and gain a nationally recognised CIMA qualification along the way.
Benefits and perks
Learn. Earn. Grow. All while feeling supported to thrive at work and in life:
Grow your career
Learn from experts with guidance and mentoring to help you succeed.
Contribute to projects that matter from the very start.
Many apprentices move into permanent roles when they complete their programme.
Earn while you learn
Get a salary and work towards a recognised qualification.
Find your community
Join networks such as Women@Sky, Multiculture@Sky, LGBT+@Sky, Parents@Sky, Body&Mind@Sky, and ArmedForces@Sky.
Look after yourself
Private healthcare with mental health support (Peace of Mind).
Dental cover, physiotherapy and the Aviva Digital GP app.
Plan for the future
Pension plan with up to 9% employer contribution.
Sharesave scheme and a tech scheme to spread the cost of new gadgets.
Retail vouchers.
Love your Sky
Free Sky Q, Sky Stream or NOW TV.
Half-price Netflix Premium.
Discounts on Sky Glass, broadband and mobile, plus Friends & Family deals.
Everyday perks
Cycle to Work scheme.
Universal Studios passes.
Discounts from big brands and more.
Application journey
Clear steps, no surprises. We want you to feel confident every step of the way, so here’s what the application process looks like:
Step 1: Preparation
Use our programme matcher to explore options, and our Prep Hub to practise tasks and learn more about your values and working style.
Step 2: Apply online
Step 3: Digital assessments
Step 4: Assessment centre
Step 5: Offer
Assessment & preparation
We’ll be looking for behaviours that reflect our values — creativity, simplifying, welcoming, and doing the right thing. You can explore these in our Prep Hub, where you’ll find:
- Practice immersive assessments, job simulations and mock interview questions.
- Trial questions on critical thinking, numerical and verbal reasoning, with real-time feedback.
- Reflection activities on your values, preferences and learning style.
- Tips and stories from current grads and apprentices.
Over 5,000 candidates used the Prep Hub last year — it’s the best way to feel confident and prepared.
Need adjustments?
Just let us know in your application form and include as much detail as possible. We’ll be in touch to discuss if we need any further information.
Recognition that matters
Our industry-leading recruitment process has been recognised nationally with awards for both candidate experience and assessment, so you can be sure the journey is designed with you in mind.
What candidates say about us
92% told us they felt free to be themselves during our assessments
95% found the tasks clear and simple to understand
9/10 recommend the experience to friends
Application tips
No experience? No problem. We don’t expect you to know everything on day one, that’s what the apprenticeship is for. At Sky, this is where your better future begins.Here’s how to make your application shine:
Show curiosity – tell us what you’re excited to learn and explore.
Be ambitious – share your goals, big or small.
Work with others – show how you’ve been part of a team, in school, sports, volunteering or part-time work.
Be yourself – we want to know the real you, what motivates you and what you’d like to achieve.
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
From entry requirements to what you can expect, check out our FAQs for everything you need to know.
