Business Analyst with AI Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Salford

BBC UK; Salford; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent broadcaster in the UK is looking for an enthusiastic Business Analyst with AI apprentice. This full-time role allows you to engage with AI technology while developing business skills. You will work on impactful projects, earn an industry-recognized qualification, and gain valuable experience within a dynamic team environment. The apprenticeship is full-time and designed for non-graduates, focusing on nurturing potential and transferable skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older by the start of the apprenticeship.
• Must have lived in the UK for three years prior to the start.
• Legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Unlock the power of AI for business processes.
• Support ethical AI business solutions.
• Develop new data-driven skills.

Skills

Interested in business and corporate transformation

Confident communicator

Enjoy working with data

Excited about AI tools

Great organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

Overview

Job Requisition ID: 31778

Job Closing Date: 13 November 2025

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.

To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

As an Business Analyst with AI (BAI26) 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

As a Business Analyst with AI apprentice, this is brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute - you will:

• 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.

For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying, please visit this link.

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

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, 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.

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Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Our apprenticeship roles are also subject to you having the require qualifications that we have deemed to be necessary for your role and the requirement of the training provider for your scheme. The offer would be subject to you undergoing and meeting the requirements of a skill scan process with the BBC nominated training provider to determine your eligibility.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Information at a Glance

This is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Find out more about the BBC

Life at BBC

Here you will benefit from:

• Excellent career and professional development.
• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave (26 days for BBC Studios), a range of policies to support your work/life balance, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

As an Apprentice you will also receive:

• An industry recognised qualification.
• 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 bespoke BBC apprenticeship experience including apprenticeship development days and membership of the BBC Apprenticeship community.
• Employability and networking training and support to help you secure your next role.
• The opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation subject to eligibility.

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.

Diversity, inclusion & belonging strategy

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.