Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship with the BBC in London.
- Earn £24,650 per year, plus £5,441 London Weighting, for an 18-month fixed-term contract.
- Develop skills in data collection, analysis, visualisation, and Python coding.
- No degree required; focus on potential and transferable skills. Must have Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4/C or equivalent, and A Level/Higher Maths (achieved or expected).
About the Role
This is a fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 18 months.
About the Scheme
This Data Analyst Apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career at the BBC. You will work on real projects, learn from industry experts, and contribute to a data-driven future. The BBC will teach you Python coding from scratch.
About the Team
The team is responsible for the BBC's sustainability strategy, including calculating the BBC's carbon footprint and tracking progress towards Net Zero targets. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across the BBC group.
What You'll Do
As a Data Analyst apprentice, you will:
- Work with real data to uncover trends, solve problems, and support decision-making.
- Learn how data shapes services, projects, and performance across the organisation.
- Develop skills in collecting, analysing, and presenting data to create clear insights.
- Create reports and visualisations to help colleagues understand and act on data.
- Understand the importance of data privacy, ethics, and responsible data use.
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 4 Data Analyst qualification with Cambridge Spark, involving at least one day a week of study using their virtual delivery platform.
Skills and Eligibility
The BBC is interested in your potential and enthusiasm, not just formal qualifications. You should have:
- An enjoyment of working with data, numbers, and Excel, with an interest in maths and logical thinking.
- Brilliant organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- A calm and focused approach.
- A keen interest in the BBC and how people consume content.
- An enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable attitude.
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 old or over by September 2027.
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the apprenticeship start.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship.
- Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level.
To apply, you must also have:
- Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
- Achieved, or expect to achieve, A Level/Higher maths by the start of the scheme.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is needed. You will need to live within a commutable distance of London.
Benefits
- Study for a Level 4 Data Analyst qualification.
- Learn Python coding from scratch.
- Support with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities upon completion.
- Opportunity to apply for suitable open vacancies at the BBC or in the wider creative industry after completing the apprenticeship.