This 36-month, full-time Data Scientist apprenticeship sits in BBC Studios’ analytics and data science teams. The work involves preparing and analysing data, developing models and turning findings into useful insights and products. Apprentices begin in analytics before spending time with data scientists, while studying remotely for a BSc (Hons) in Data Science at BPP University at least one day a week. Applicants must be 18 by September 2027, meet the maths and UCAS entry criteria, and be eligible to work full-time in the UK.
What the job involves
- Learn how organisations use data and how the BBC applies it to audience connections, internal tools and workflows
- Contribute to the data science lifecycle, from initial work through deployment and beyond
- Clean and validate data and help prepare data from a range of sources
- Explore and analyse commercial data and investigate advertising performance trends
- Build and evaluate predictive models using statistical, AI and machine-learning techniques
- Turn analysis into clear insights for colleagues and support commercial decisions
- Help develop dashboards and improve data quality
- Contribute to datasets and automated reporting on the Snowflake platform
- Learn to use data, AI and machine learning to develop audience insights and products
- Study remotely for a BSc (Hons) in Data Science with BPP University at least one day a week
Qualifications
- GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, or equivalent
- At least 104 UCAS points achieved or expected by the start of the scheme
- The UCAS points must include A Level or Higher Maths, an extended BTEC in Engineering with Engineering Maths, or equivalent
Skills & knowledge
- Interest in maths, data, machine learning and AI
- Enthusiasm for using new AI and machine-learning technologies responsibly
- Problem-solving, organisation and negotiation skills
- Flexibility and adaptability, with a calm and focused approach to change
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and demands
- Interest in the BBC, its public service mission and values, and bringing fresh ideas
Checks & eligibility
- Eligible to work full-time in the UK for the whole apprenticeship
Other
- At least 18 years old when the apprenticeship begins in September 2027
- Continuous UK residence for the three years before the apprenticeship starts
- Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship
- No qualification in the same subject at the same or a higher level
- The scheme is aimed at non-graduates
- Live within commuting distance of the role base
What’s offered
- Study towards a BSc (Hons) in Data Science
- On-the-job learning and development
- Career development support
- Employability training
- Networking opportunities
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