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

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! 

You’ve got to be interested now, right? 

 
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

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

What will you be studying?

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.  

Where could the role take you?

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to able to look for job opportunities inside or outside the BBC in careers such as Data Science, Informatics & Data Engineering. 

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. 

 
ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?
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 look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. 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.  

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC’s values and behaviours. Our values guide everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you. 

Great Data Science Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they: 

• 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 
   

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in production roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at careers.bbc.co.uk. 

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:  

• 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. 

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• 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.

 
WHAT YOU GET

During your Apprenticeship:

• 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
    

NEXT STEPS

Don’t leave yourself thinking ‘what if?’ — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you’re the right candidate? Click on ‘Apply Now’!  

Once you’ve set up your candidate profile, you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application. We don’t require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.  

If you’re eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect.  

This advert is for roles in London based office locations. Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the BBC location to which you are applying for this apprenticeship. This scheme DSD25 is also being offered in other locations, please see the corresponding adverts if you wish to apply for these locations. Please only apply to one location.  

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. 

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 28/11/2024 

 
ABOUT THE BBC

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. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. 

Support with your application:

Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and committed to removing disability-related barriers.  

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 require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs, you’d like to let us know about, please contact us here and we’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process. The job requisition ID for this role is 19251.