Business Analyst with AI Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Procurement - London

BBC UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service broadcaster in London is offering a Business Analyst apprenticeship focused on AI. Candidates will discover AI-driven solutions for procurement while gaining hands-on experience and an industry-recognised qualification. The ideal applicant has enthusiasm for business transformation, excellent organisational skills, and a keen interest in AI tools. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Passion for working in business and delivering operational excellence.
• Excited about embracing AI tools for procurement processes.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Discover AI-driven business solutions within an ethical framework.
• Learn and support the sustainable procurement strategy.
• Deliver AI projects as part of the procurement team.

Skills

Business and corporate transformation

Data analysis

AI tools adoption

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Overview

Job Requisition ID: 31756

Job Closing Date: 13 November 2025

London, GBR, W1A 1AA

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

Department: Procurement, BBC Public Service

Location: London - London Broadcasting House

Salary: £22,950 (+ £5,441 London Weighting)

BBC Apprenticeship – a BBC apprenticeship can be the next role for you. You will learn on the job while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

Why join this scheme?

AI is transforming the way we work, and this scheme is designed for someone who shares our passion to join us on this journey. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your work has real impact, learning through a mix of hands-on projects and dedicated study, and earning an industry-recognised qualification.

You will be part of a culture that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, helping to shape the future of media while building a foundation for your corporate career. For more information about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars.

Why join the team?

The BBC depends on a wide network of suppliers to ensure it has the right resources at the right time, and procurement plays a vital role in sourcing essential goods and services. If you are excited by AI and want to join the UK’s biggest public service broadcaster, we’d love you to join us in Procurement. AI is set to transform how everyone works, and the BBC is no exception.

Your key responsibilities and impact

As a Business Analyst with AI (BAI26) apprentice, you will learn, grow and contribute. You will:

• Discover how the BBC is developing AI-driven business solutions within an ethical and sustainable framework.
• Learn how to unlock the power of AI to innovate new solutions supporting the BBC's sustainable and commercial procurement strategy.
• Deliver your own AI projects as part of an inclusive and supportive procurement enablement team where everyone is valued.
• Take on more responsibility as you build your knowledge of AI tools and develop new data-driven skills.

You'll study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This includes spending at least one day a week studying for your Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship with Corndel, in partnership with Imperial College, London, covering:

• 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 are interested in your passion for working at the BBC and delivering world-class content and operational excellence. We focus on potential and transferable strengths rather than only formal qualifications. If you can bring some of the following skills and experiences, we’d love to hear from you:

• Interested in business and corporate transformation
• Enjoy working with data
• Excited about embracing the latest AI tools to transform working practices and procurement processes
• Great organisational skills and enjoy problem solving and negotiating
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Keen interest in the BBC and the technologies it employs to run procurement exercises
• Enthusiastic self-starter who works well as part of a team

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and are interested in similar roles at the BBC, apply for jobs at the BBC careers site or explore other apprenticeship schemes.

Eligibility criteria

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

• 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
• 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 equivalent qualification

Ready to apply?

Click Apply Now to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter needed. If you are eligible, we will guide you through the next steps. You will need to live within a commutable distance of the role. You can apply to one location only.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship; your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. After completion, you will have access to career development, employability training and networking opportunities.

Disclaimer and information

This job description outlines the essential characteristics of the role and the principal accountabilities. It is not a complete account of all duties involved. The apprenticeship is subject to required qualifications and the training provider’s requirements. Offers are conditional on screening checks, including reference checks, eligibility to work, safeguarding and other applicable checks.

Life at the BBC

Find out more about the BBC and life at the BBC. This includes career and professional development opportunities, a competitive salary package, flexible benefits, and a values-based organisation where the way we work is important as what we do. Apprentices receive an industry-recognised qualification, training, dedicated support, and networking opportunities.

Diversity, inclusion and belonging

We value and respect every individual's contribution and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The BBC is committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Disability confidence

We provide support and adjustments for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you need adjustments for the recruitment process or the role, please contact us to discuss how we can support you.