Data Science Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 - London - Product Group Data Science Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 - London - Product Group

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship? As a Data Science Apprentice, this is a great opportunity to join an exciting BBC team while developing your knowledge in areas like:

• Data Infrastructure & Tools
• Data Visualisation & Dashboards
• Data Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Project Management
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning, This scheme starts in September 2025, and you will be on a fixed term contract which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 36 months., Apprentices starting at BBC from September 2025 will be placed on a 'Fixed Term' contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only. The BBC is committed to investing in new talent and as you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we will work with you to support you and offer you employability and networking training to help you secure your next role - this might be a job here at the BBC, or somewhere in the wider media industry.
  
  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., Have a love of maths
• Are passionate about working with data
• Are 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-starter, flexible and adaptable to out-of-hours working, Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025
• By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years.
• Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract.
• Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation., 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
• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level
To complete the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification. If you have not achieved these qualifications by the start of your apprenticeship, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end-point assessment.

An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We're the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development. As one of the world's most creative and technologically advanced organisations for the last 100 years, an apprenticeship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from the most respected and experienced professionals in the business. The BBC's Product Group builds the apps and products that bring incredible BBC content to millions of audience members across the UK and beyond. Increasingly machine learning and artificial intelligence play a crucial part in delivering these services effectively and efficiently. We are looking for individuals intrigued by how we use maths and code to deliver real-world impact, collaborating with hundreds of amazing colleagues to create the BBC's digital future. You'll get on-the-job experience with our brilliant teams of data experts while also studying towards a degree. A fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career, building the world's most in-demand skillset!, Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.


• A starting salary of £21,840 (+ £5,318 London Living Allowance)
• Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
Towards the end of your apprenticeship:
• An industry recognised qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
• Employability and networking training to help you secure your next role