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Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Level 4 - London

BBC Group and Public Services
City of London
5 days ago
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Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Level 4 - London

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 18 months

Department: BBC Product Data, Experimentation

Location: London - London Broadcasting House

Salary: £22,950 (+£5,441 London Weighting)

Overview

Could a BBC apprenticeship be the next role for you? Join us as an apprentice to kick-start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development, learning on-the-job while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

Why join this scheme?

Do you have a love of maths and data including Excel spreadsheets? If yes, this is your entry to a data-driven future with the BBC. You’ll learn python from scratch and work in a team that shares ideas. You’ll spend at least one day a week studying for your Level 4 Data Analyst qualification. You will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.

You can register to join one of our webinars to find out more about the schemes we offer.

Why join the team?

As a Data Analyst apprentice (DAA26) you’ll join a dynamic, collaborative team where your learning goes beyond the basics. You’ll work on meaningful projects that shape the BBC’s future, while developing skills in machine learning, data visualisation, and ethical data use. You’ll gain professional confidence and a clear path toward a successful data career. You’ll get hands-on experience with A/B testing and experiment analysis, learning how to use statistics to support product decision-making, in a supportive team.

Your responsibilities and impact

As a Data Analyst apprentice, you will learn, grow, and contribute by:

  • A/B testing (split testing) and Experimental Design
  • Statistical Analysis and Communicating Insights
  • Data Processing with Python Pandas
  • Data Visualisation (Power BI and Tableau)
  • Data Science for Business
  • Databases & Structured Query Language (SQL)
  • Text Mining Software and Platforms
  • Introduction to Machine Learning
  • Time Series Analysis
  • Data Privacy, Ethics & Regulations

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. You’ll spend at least one day a week studying for a Level 4 Data Analyst qualification from our external Learning Provider. You will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step within the BBC or elsewhere in the industry. For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying, please visit this link.

Your skills and eligibility

We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content and operational excellence. We’re not focused on qualifications; we look for potential and transferable strengths and experience. If you can bring some of these skills, we’d love to hear from you:

  • Have a passion for maths and algebra
  • Are comfortable using Excel spreadsheets
  • Enjoy working with data
  • Using AI tools for increased productivity
  • Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem-solving
  • Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
  • Have a calm and focused approach to changing circumstances
  • Have a keen interest in the BBC and how people consume content
  • Are an enthusiastic self-starter, flexible and adaptable

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in similar roles at the BBC, consider other BBC careers or apprenticeship schemes.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

  • Be 18 years old or over by the start in September 2026
  • Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start
  • Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration
  • Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme
  • Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

  • Have maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent qualification
  • Have achieved, or expected to achieve, by the start of the scheme A Level/Higher Maths
Ready to apply?

Don’t miss this opportunity. If eligible, click Apply Now. You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions—no CV or cover letter needed. You’ll be guided through the next steps if eligible, and you must live within a commutable distance of the role. This is a fixed-term apprenticeship lasting the scheme duration.

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Disclaimer

This job description describes the essential characteristics of the job and the principal accountabilities. It is not a complete, detailed account of all duties.

Our apprenticeship roles are subject to the required qualifications and training provider requirements. Offers are conditional on successful skill scans and BBC employment checks where applicable.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to world-class content.

Life at BBC

Benefits include: career development, competitive salary, flexible benefits, 35-hour week, 25 days annual leave (26 for BBC Studios), pension, discounts, and values-based organisation.

As an Apprentice you will also receive: industry-recognised qualification, training through BBC Academy and providers, mentoring, dedicated support, and opportunities for relocation support where eligible.

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You belong

We value diverse, inclusive, and belonging in our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds; diversity, inclusion and belonging are central to our strategy.

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We support candidates who need adjustments in recruitment or the role. Contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form to discuss support options.

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