Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship with the BBC in London.
- Earn £24,650 per year, plus £5,441 London Weighting, totalling £30,091.
- Learn data analysis skills, including Python, and work on real projects.
- This role is part of the BBC Extend programme for disabled individuals.
- Must be 18+, have lived in the UK for 3 years, and meet specific GCSE/A-Level requirements.
About the Role
This is a fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 18 months within the Global Channels & Streaming department, based at Television Centre in London.
Salary
- £24,650 per year, plus a London Weighting of £5,441, totalling £30,091.
About the BBC Extend Programme
This role is specifically advertised as part of the BBC Extend programme, which supports disabled individuals. To be eligible, you must identify as deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent and meet the definition of disability under the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) for Northern Ireland. This includes impairments that have a substantial and long-term negative effect on daily activities, covering both apparent and non-apparent conditions.
The BBC is committed to accessibility throughout the application process and provides workplace adjustments through its dedicated Access and Disability Service. If you require adjustments for the application or workplace, please contact the Early Careers Recruitment team via the contact form, selecting the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ option.
More information on the BBC Extend programme can be found on the BBC Extend webpage.
About BBC Studios
BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company that produces and distributes TV, audio, and digital content. Its ambition is to be the home of powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories worldwide.
About the Apprenticeship
This Data Analyst Apprenticeship offers a chance to kick-start your career at the BBC. You will learn on-the-job, developing skills in data analysis while working towards a Level 4 qualification with learning provider Cambridge Spark. The programme involves at least one day per week of study via a virtual delivery platform.
Why Join?
- Develop Key Skills: Learn Python coding from scratch, alongside collecting, analysing, and presenting data to uncover trends and support decision-making.
- Real-World Impact: Work on actual projects, helping to shape data-driven strategies and understand the importance of data privacy and ethics.
- Career Growth: Gain industry-recognised qualifications and support for future career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.
About Global Channels & Streaming (GC&S)
GC&S is the commercial arm of BBC Studios, responsible for distributing BBC content and brands globally through various channels and platforms. The Data team within GC&S focuses on developing data, analytics, and AI capabilities to support commercial activities, including data engineering, analytics, data science, and AI.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
As a Data Analyst apprentice, you will:
- Utilise real data to identify trends, solve problems, and aid decision-making.
- Understand how data influences services, projects, and organisational performance.
- Develop expertise in data collection, analysis, and presentation, transforming information into actionable insights.
- Generate reports and visualisations to help colleagues interpret and act on data.
- Learn about data privacy, ethics, and responsible data usage.
Skills and Eligibility
The BBC is looking for potential and enthusiasm rather than specific qualifications. Desired transferable strengths include:
- An interest in working with data, numbers, and Excel, with a knack for maths and logical thinking.
- Strong organisational skills, problem-solving abilities, and negotiation skills.
- The capacity to manage multiple deadlines and demands.
- A calm and focused approach to change.
- A keen interest in the BBC and content consumption, with fresh ideas.
- An enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable self-starter.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be 18 years or older by September 2027.
- Have resided in the UK continuously for the last three years.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the apprenticeship duration.
- Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship.
- Not have prior qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level.
- Identify as disabled under the Equality Act (2010).
- Have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C (or equivalent).
- Be expected to achieve A Level/Higher Maths (or equivalent).
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is required. You will need to live within a commutable distance of London.
Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will normally be progressed to the next stage, typically an online assessment.