Key Takeaways
- Undertake an 18-month, full-time Data Analyst Apprenticeship (Level 4) at the BBC in Salford.
- Earn £24,650 per year, with Python coding taught from scratch.
- Develop data analysis skills, work on real projects, and gain an industry-recognised qualification.
- Ideal for those with a passion for data and problem-solving, not requiring a degree.
- Must have Maths and English GCSEs (Grade 4/C or equivalent) and A-Level/Higher Maths (or expected).
About the Role
Join the BBC as a Data Analyst Apprentice and kick-start your career. This is an 18-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship.
Why Join?
This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to learn on-the-job, develop your skills, and work towards a Level 4 Data Analyst qualification with learning provider Cambridge Spark. You will work on real projects, learn from industry experts, and help shape a data-driven future. Python coding will be taught from scratch.
The Team
The Product Analytics team uses data to shape BBC digital products. They analyse audience behaviour, identify improvement opportunities, and help teams make decisions that impact millions of users.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
As a Data Analyst Apprentice, you will:
- Work with real data to uncover trends, solve problems, and support decision-making.
- Learn how data influences services, projects, and performance across the organisation.
- Develop skills in collecting, analysing, and presenting data, transforming information into 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 your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, with at least one day a week dedicated to studying with Cambridge Spark via their virtual delivery platform.
Your Skills and Eligibility
The BBC is interested in your passion and enthusiasm, not just your qualifications. They look for potential and transferable strengths.
Ideal candidates will have:
- An enjoyment of working with data, numbers, and Excel, with an interest in maths and logical thinking.
- Brilliant organisational skills, with strengths in problem-solving and negotiation.
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and demands.
- A calm and focused approach to changing circumstances.
- A keen interest in the BBC and how people consume content, with fresh ideas.
- An enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable approach to work.
This scheme is for non-graduates. If you have a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:
- 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 for the entire apprenticeship duration.
- 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).
- A-Level/Higher Maths achieved, or expected to achieve, 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. If eligible, you will be guided through the next steps.
You must live within a commutable distance of Salford. Relocation support may be available for eligible candidates.
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step.