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Virgin Media O2 Apprenticeship Schemes 2027

Pays £24,000 to £30,000 a year.

No published policyApprenticeship Schemes (engineering, digital, business and customer)

Unconfirmed. Virgin Media O2 publishes no sponsorship policy for its apprenticeship schemes, so we cannot state a firm answer. Virgin Media O2 runs apprenticeships across engineering, digital, business and customer facing roles.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
apprenticeship
Pay
Starting salary between £24,000 and £30,000, varying by level
2027 cycle
No published date as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
high

Virgin Media O2 Apprenticeship Schemes: at a glance

Virgin Media O2's apprenticeship schemes cover engineering, digital, business and customer roles. Apprentices work in a real job while spending around 20% of their time studying towards a nationally recognised qualification, from Level 2 up to degree apprenticeships at Level 6 or 7, supported by a line manager and an Apprenticeship Development Coach. Virgin Media O2 does not ask for CVs, and all of its apprenticeships lead to permanent roles on completion, with a salary uplift. Source

Duration
Two to three years“Over two to three years, young people work in a real job, gaining practical experience alongside time away from work to study for a qualification.”Source
Who can apply
Anyone over 16, with no upper age limit; some apprenticeships require a full UK driving licence“You have to be over 16 to apply but there's no upper age limit.”Source
Starting pay
Starting salary between £24,000 and £30,000, varying by level“Our salaries vary by level, so depending on the scheme an apprentice's starting salary is between £24,000 and £30,000.”Source
Recruitment stages
  1. Application form
  2. Online test
  3. Telephone interview
  4. Coaching call (non-assessed)
  5. Assessment centre
“Our process is simple and consistent across all schemes, with the key differences being the deadlines - so be sure to keep track of the date for your chosen scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive hiring, we don't ask for CVs.”Source

Every programme and stage at Virgin Media O2

“You have to be over 16 to apply but there's no upper age limit.”
Virgin Media O2, from its own careers pages
The catch: Some Virgin Media O2 apprenticeships require a full UK driving licence, which rules out anyone who cannot drive or whose overseas licence is not exchangeable. Check the requirement on the role itself.
Virgin Media O2 early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Virgin Media O2 publishes about this programme

Checked against Virgin Media O2's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: not published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Virgin Media O2 sponsor visas for its apprenticeship schemes?

Unconfirmed. Virgin Media O2 publishes no sponsorship policy for its apprenticeship schemes, so we cannot state a firm answer. Virgin Media O2 runs apprenticeships across engineering, digital, business and customer facing roles. They last two to three years, with around 20 percent of the time set aside for study towards a nationally recognised qualification. The levels span intermediate at Level 2, equivalent to five good GCSE passes, through advanced at Level 3, higher at Level 4 or 5, and degree apprenticeships at Level 6 or 7. You must be over 16, and the company states plainly that there is no upper age limit. Some roles require a full UK driving licence.

What is the Virgin Media O2 apprenticeship schemes?

Virgin Media O2's apprenticeship schemes cover engineering, digital, business and customer roles. Apprentices work in a real job while spending around 20% of their time studying towards a nationally recognised qualification, from Level 2 up to degree apprenticeships at Level 6 or 7, supported by a line manager and an Apprenticeship Development Coach. Virgin Media O2 does not ask for CVs, and all of its apprenticeships lead to permanent roles on completion, with a salary uplift.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Virgin Media O2?

Some Virgin Media O2 apprenticeships require a full UK driving licence, which rules out anyone who cannot drive or whose overseas licence is not exchangeable. Check the requirement on the role itself.

When do applications open for the Virgin Media O2 apprenticeship schemes?

No published date as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Virgin Media O2's own site.

How long is the Virgin Media O2 apprenticeship schemes?

Two to three years, according to Virgin Media O2's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Virgin Media O2 apprenticeship schemes?

Anyone over 16, with no upper age limit; some apprenticeships require a full UK driving licence, according to Virgin Media O2's own careers information.

What does the Virgin Media O2 apprenticeship schemes pay?

Starting salary between £24,000 and £30,000, varying by level, according to Virgin Media O2's own careers information.

What are the recruitment stages for the Virgin Media O2 apprenticeship schemes?

Application form, Online test, Telephone interview, Coaching call (non-assessed), Assessment centre, according to Virgin Media O2's own careers information.

How should I confirm Virgin Media O2's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Virgin Media O2's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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