Data Scientist Apprenticeship – Level 6 – Salford
Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 36 months
Department: Research & Development, BBC Public Service
Location: Salford – Dock House
Salary: £22,950
COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?
Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick‑start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on‑the‑job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.
WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME?
Data Science is changing the way the BBC operates. Our data scientists help us to better understand the audiences we serve. They turn raw data into valuable insights, so we know what our audiences want and how they want to consume it. Whether they’re watching on BBC iPlayer or listening on BBC Sounds, behind the scenes data scientists are at work… fancy being one of them?!
To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM?
As a Data Scientist apprentice at the BBC, you’ll join a supportive, forward‑thinking team where your work has real impact. Beyond daily tasks, you’ll grow through a mix of hands‑on projects and dedicated study, earning an industry‑recognised qualification.
You’ll be part of a culture that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, helping to shape the future of media while building a strong foundation for your data science career.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
- Support the team in sourcing, cleaning, and preparing data for analysis and modelling.
- Learn to use data science tools (Python, Jupyter, cloud platforms) and apply them to real BBC projects.
- Assist in running experiments and evaluations of machine learning models, guided by senior colleagues.
- Contribute to simple visualisations and reports that help communicate findings to the wider team.
- Stay curious about the latest developments in AI and data science and bring fresh ideas to discussions.
- Learn about the value of data to organisations like the BBC.
- Discover how the BBC uses data and increasingly AI technologies to improve its connection with audiences.
- Unlock the power of data to deliver valuable audience insights.
- Be part of a team using data to transform the way the BBC operates.
You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This means you’ll spend at least one day a week studying for a BSc (Hons) in Data Science with BPP University remotely learning:
- Data Infrastructure & Tools.
- Data Visualisation & Dashboards.
- Data Engineering.
- Data Analytics.
- Project Management.
- Machine Learning.
- Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning.
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 to our audiences. We’re not focused on your qualifications; instead, we look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.
If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply:
- A passion for data and love for maths and applying this to real world scenarios.
- Excited about embracing the latest AI and Machine Learning Technologies to transform working practices.
- Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem‑solving and negotiating.
- 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, bursting with fresh ideas to introduce new perspectives.
- Are an enthusiastic self‑started, flexible and adaptable to out‑of‑hours working.
- Ability to work as part of a team, ask questions, and be open to feedback.
This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:
- Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026.
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
- Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation.
- Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship.
To apply for this scheme, you must also:
- Have maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or equivalent qualification.
- Have achieved, or expected to achieve, by the start of the scheme, a minimum of 104 UCAS points. This should include A Level/Higher Maths, or an extended BTEC in Engineering with Engineering Maths, or an equivalent qualification.
READY TO APPLY?
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You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed.
If you're eligible, we’ll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect.
This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship – your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Once completed, you’ll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step – whether that’s at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry.
You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts – but please only apply to one.
The BBC recognises that some people who are applying for a BBC Apprenticeship Scheme may need to relocate to a new location for the role and this might not be possible due to your personal financial constraints. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position, subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process. Details on the wider support available at the BBC can be found here.
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DISABILITY CONFIDENT
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 need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the recruitment process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and we’d be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.
