Business Analyst with AI Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Salford

Location: Salford, MAN, GBR, M50 2QH | Salford - Quay House

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 18 months

Department: Technology & Media Operations, BBC Public Service

Salary: £22,950

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We're committed to your skills and talent development. You'll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME?

Are you as excited by the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as we are? Do you also love the idea of becoming an analyst at the UK's biggest public service broadcaster? If the answer to both questions is 'yes' we'd love to hear from you. AI is set to transform the way everyone works and the BBC is no exception. That's why we're looking for someone who shares our passion to join us on the journey.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

As a Business Analyst with AI apprentice at the BBC, you'll join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your work has real impact. Beyond daily tasks, you'll grow through a mix of hands-on projects and dedicated study, earning an industry-recognised qualification. You'll be part of a culture that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, helping to shape the future of media while building a strong foundation for your corporate career.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact:

• Learn how to unlock the power of AI to gather business requirements and support improvements in business processes.
• Discover how the BBC is developing AI driven business solutions within an ethical framework such as developing new ways to engage with stakeholders.
• Develop your knowledge of AI tools and take on more responsibility as you develop new data driven skills.
• Deliver your own AI projects as part of an inclusive and supportive audience services team where everyone is valued.

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 your L4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship with Corndel, in partnership with Imperial College, London:

• AI enabled business transformation processes.
• Ethical AI decision making.
• Stakeholder engagement.
• Solution assessment.
• Business case development.
• Project Management.
• Strategic AI implementation to create business value.

Your Skills and Eligibility:

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’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. If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply:

• Interested in business and corporate transformation.
• Confident communicator who is naturally curious and enjoys asking questions.
• Enjoy working with data and data verification processes.
• Excited about embracing the latest AI tools to transform working practices.
• Have great organisational skills and enjoy problem solving and negotiating.
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time.
• Have a keen interest in the BBC and the technologies it employs to serve its audiences better.
• Are an enthusiastic self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team.

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you're interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation.
• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level.

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Have maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or equivalent qualification.

Ready to Apply?

Don't leave yourself wondering "what if?" this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. See yourself thriving in this role? Just click 'Apply Now'! You'll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions - no CV or cover letter needed. If you're eligible, we'll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect. You'll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts - but please only apply to one.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship - your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Once completed, you'll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step - whether that's at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry.

Candidate pack:

You belong. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

Disability confident:

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 need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the recruitment process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and we’d be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.