The 36-month fixed-term Data Scientist apprenticeship sits in the BBC’s Media Tech Group. You’ll contribute to data science work using data, AI and machine learning to improve audience services and internal tools, learning across the lifecycle from data preparation to model deployment. The full-time post combines team work at Dock House in Salford or London Broadcasting House with remote study towards a BSc (Hons) in Data Science for at least one day a week. Applicants must be 18 by September 2027, meet the academic entry criteria, and satisfy the UK residence and right-to-work rules.
What the job involves
- Learn how data creates value for organisations and how the BBC uses it to serve audiences and improve internal tools and workflows
- Contribute to a team applying data, AI and machine learning to improve BBC operations and develop audience insights and products
- Learn and contribute across the data science lifecycle, from project inception through production deployment and beyond
- Clean and validate data, and build and evaluate predictive models
- Study remotely towards a BSc (Hons) in Data Science with BPP University for at least one day each week, covering AI and deep learning, machine learning, data infrastructure and tools, and data visualisation and…
- Work at Dock House in Salford or London Broadcasting House in London; live within commuting distance of the chosen base
What’s required
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE at grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, or equivalent
- At least 104 UCAS points by the scheme start, including A Level or Higher Maths, an extended BTEC in Engineering with Engineering Maths, or an equivalent qualification
Skills & knowledge
- Passion for maths, data, machine learning and AI
- Interest in using current AI and machine learning technologies responsibly to improve working practices
- Problem-solving, organisation and negotiation skills
- Flexibility and adaptability, with a calm and focused approach to changing technical and workplace conditions
- Ability to manage competing deadlines and demands
- Fresh ideas and an interest in the BBC, its public service mission and values
Checks & eligibility
- Be at least 18 when the apprenticeship begins in September 2027
- Have lived continuously in the UK for the three years before the apprenticeship starts
- Be legally entitled to work full‑time in the UK for the full apprenticeship
- Not be enrolled in another apprenticeship when applying
- Not already hold a qualification in the same subject at the same or a higher level
Other
- Live within commuting distance of the role’s base
What’s offered
- On-the-job learning and dedicated study
- BSc (Hons) Data Science apprenticeship qualification
- Career development support
- Employability training
- Networking opportunities
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