Business Analyst with AI Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Technology & Media Operations - London

BBC UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service broadcaster is offering a fixed-term apprenticeship in AI as a Business Analyst. This role is an exciting opportunity to learn on-the-job while contributing to innovative AI projects within a supportive team. The ideal candidate will be interested in business transformation and keen to develop skills in AI tools. This apprenticeship lasts for 18 months and includes both practical experience and study towards a qualification.

Qualifications

• Passion for working at the BBC and delivering excellence.
• No formal qualifications required, potential is key.
• Interest in AI tools to transform processes.

Responsibilities

• Unlock AI power to improve business processes.
• Develop AI-driven solutions ethically.
• Deliver projects in a resource scheduling team.

Skills

Interest in business and corporate transformation

Enjoy working with data

Excited about AI tools

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage deadlines

Interest in BBC technologies

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Job Requisition ID: 31771

Job Closing Date: 13 November 2025

Location: London, GBR, W1A 1AA

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

Department: Technology & Media Operations, BBC Public Service

Location: London - London Broadcasting House

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

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to kick-start your career in a job you’ll love. 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?

AI is transforming the way we work, and this scheme is perfect for someone who shares our passion to join us for the journey. You’ll join a supportive, forward-thinking team where your work has real impact. You’ll study for an industry-recognised qualification while working on hands-on projects and dedicated study, earning a qualification and building a foundation for your corporate career.

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

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Are you keen to discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help us achieve our business outcomes within Technology and Media Operations at the BBC? Do you also love the idea of becoming a scheduler at the UK's biggest public service broadcaster? If the answer to both questions is yes, we’d love for you to join our multi-disciplined team.

AI is set to transform the way everyone works, and the BBC is no exception. We are looking for someone who shares our passion to join us on the journey.

Your key responsibilities and impact

As a Business Analyst with AI (BAI26) apprentice, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute. You will:

• Learn how to unlock the power of AI to support improvements in business processes and scheduling.
• Discover how the BBC is developing AI driven business solutions within an ethical framework.
• 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 resource scheduling 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 delivering world-class content and operational excellence. We’re not focused on formal qualifications; we look for potential and transferable strengths and experience.

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.
• 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 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 exploring 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 National 5 (Scotland) at C or equivalent qualification.

Ready to apply?

Don’t miss this chance. If you’re eligible, click 'Apply Now'. You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed. We’ll guide you through the next steps and what to expect. You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of this role. If you’re interested in a different location, check our other adverts but please apply to only one.

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

Disclaimer

This job description outlines the essential characteristics of the job. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all duties. The offer is subject to >you undergoing and meeting the requirements of the BBC's training provider and any necessary skill scans. Employment screening checks will apply, including reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and, where applicable, safeguarding and adverse media checks. Any offer is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

EEO / Diversity

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