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Closing date: 3 May 2011

Exclusively for disabled people, Extend is an award-winning, BBC-wide work placement scheme which offers appropriately experienced and/or qualified people a great opportunity to gain six months’ paid work experience within the BBC. Although the scheme doesn’t necessarily lead to a full-time job, last year 70% gained further work at the BBC.

From September 2011, 21 placements will be available across the UK, in both programming areas and programme support areas. You’ll need to match the criteria for the placement as well as demonstrate a keen interest in broadcasting and knowledge of BBC output.

Applications to be received by 3 May. Interviews are expected to be held between 23 May and 1 July.

You can apply for this role and learn about how they do things at the BBC, by visiting www.bbc.co.uk/jobs/extend Alternatively, please call 0370 333 1330.Textphone 02890 328 478.