Our apprenticeship schemes give you the opportunity to kick start your passion into a job that you love with. At the BBC you can learn from the best and be trained by the best for a career in one of the world’s most creative and technologically-advanced organisations. 

Social media platforms use powerful algorithms to influence what they show us. At the BBC, we use the same technology to recommend what people watch when they log into the iPlayer or BBC Sounds. 

If you’ve always loved using mathematics to solve problems and want to feed your enthusiasm for working with data, you could be just what we’re looking for.

We’re recruiting the next generation of Data Analysts to join our product analytics and experimentation teams. If you love working with data, thrive as part of a team and enjoy  sharing ideas, then we’d love to hear from you! You even get the opportunity to earn a degree for free as part of the job!

You’ve got to be interested now, right?
 

What will you be doing?

As a Data Analyst Apprentice (DAD24), this is a great opportunity to become part of our growing BBC team while developing your skills in areas like:

• Computing technologies
• Programming 
• Managing IT Systems
• Web technologies
• Algorithms, data structures and computability
• Data management and analysis 
   

 And you’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification and BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions, learning both on and off the job.

What does the role lead to?

After the scheme this will typically lead to role as a Data Analyst

This scheme starts in September 2024 and is a 48 month BSc programme
 

Locations: 

Based in Salford. Please note that we are recruiting for this role in multiple locations, please ensure you're applying on the correct job ad. Candidates must be a commutable distance from the office, as we're unable to support with relocation.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

If you love using mathematics and technology to solve problems then we need to talk! We’re recruiting graduates with plenty of ideas and great communication skills to join our team of Data Analysts. We’re not expecting you to run before you can walk, that’s why it’s an apprenticeship. But with support from our teams and the University of Exeter, we’ll help you to fulfil your potential.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must: 

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2024
• Have GCSEs in both Maths and English or Standard (Scotland) at 9-4 (A-C) or equivalent
• Have achieved A level Maths or equivalent by programme start
• Be legally allowed to work in the UK. You will be asked to confirm eligibility when they apply. This will include providing evidence of UK residency/nationality status or evidence of having resided in the UK for 3+ years, providing passport and evidence of settled status. 
• Not be on another funded training programme or apprenticeship at the time the programme starts.
   

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in other roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs that you can find at BBC Careers. 

We’re interested in your passion to work at the BBC and your enthusiasm to deliver world-class content and operational excellence to our audiences.  We look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunity. We’re not looking for the best qualifications - instead, we look for potential and give you the opportunity to put your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways. 

You’ll need to demonstrate:  

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC’s values and behaviours.  Our values inform everything we do.  They define what you can expect from the BBC, and what the BBC expects from you. Find out more about our values here.

Our Data Research Science Apprentices are great at;

• Collaboration
• Working with numbers
• Understanding software programming
• Solving tough challenges
   

WHAT YOU GET...

• A starting salary of £20,475
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave days and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more!

Towards the end of your apprenticeship you’ll get… 

• An industry recognised Level 6 BSc degree in Data Science
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry

Apprenticeship standard or frameworks

Find out more about the apprenticeship standard here Bachelors (BSc) Higher Level Apprenticeship Degree in Data Science
 

NEXT STEPS

Just don’t leave yourself thinking ‘what if?’ — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you’re the right candidate? Click on ‘Apply Now’! 

Once you've set up your candidate profile you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application.  We don't require you to complete any of the optional sections or upload a CV or Cover Letter.  We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.

If you are eligible for the scheme you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect.  A general overview on the application process can be found here. 

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 10/12/2023. We may close applications for this role/scheme early if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the stated closing date. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Support with your application

Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and committed to removing disability-related barriers. 
 
We take inclusivity seriously and want to ensure all candidates who are disabled or have long-term health conditions receive the support and adjustments they need. If you require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs you’d like to let us know about, please contact us on earlycareersrecruitment@bbc.co.uk with the job reference in the subject and we’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process. The job requisition ID for this role is 9544