Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Level 4

The Bbc; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization in the UK is seeking a Data Analyst apprentice to kickstart their career. You will learn Python, Excel, and data analysis while contributing to projects aimed at enhancing digital growth. Ideal candidates will have a passion for data and a strong foundation in mathematics. This apprenticeship offers invaluable skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Employability training

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse data sets with different structures.
• Understanding of machine learning principles.
• Familiarity with data privacy and ethical regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital growth through actionable data insights.
• Collaborate with teams to improve BBC Sport’s digital presence.
• Present findings to senior management for strategic decisions.

Skills

Data Processing with Pandas

Data Visualisation

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Team working

Education

GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)

A level in Higher Maths or equivalent qualification

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Kickstart your data career with the BBC Studios as a Data Analyst apprentice. Learn Python, Excel and more while working on real projects in a collaborative team. Gain skills in machine learning, data ethics and visualisation, helping shape the BBC's data‑driven future in governance and privacy. As a Data Analyst apprentice, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you will:

Responsibilities

• Play a key part in driving digital growth through actionable data insights
• Collaborate with editorial teams to shape the future of BBC Sport's digital presence, contributing to major sports tournaments and supporting our SEO strategy
• Have the opportunity to present findings and recommendations to senior management, helping to inform strategic decisions at the highest level
• Implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
• Apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
• Analyse data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
• Assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
• Identify and accelerate quality risks in data analysis with suggested mitigation or resolutions as appropriate
• Undertake customer requirements analysis and implement findings in data analytics planning and outputs
• Identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
• Apply organizational architecture requirements to data analysis activities
• Apply statistical methodologies to data analysis tasks
• Apply predictive analytics in the collation and use of data
• Collaborate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders using appropriate styles and behaviours to suit the audience
• Use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data
• Collate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and convert into infographics, reports, tables, dashboards and graphs
• Select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome

Technical Skills & Tools

• Data Processing with Pandas
• Data Visualisation
• Power BI and Tableau
• Data Science for Business
• Databases & SQL
• Text Mining
• Introduction to Machine Learning
• Time Series Analysis
• Data Privacy, Ethics & Regulations – Use data systems securely to meet requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation including principles of Privacy by Design

Additional Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications & Achievements

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)
• A level in Higher Maths, or equivalent qualification (grade achieved)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience – the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

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 a Level 4 Data Analyst qualification from our external Learning Provider.

You will be supported with career development, employability training and networking opportunities to help you take your next step within the BBC or elsewhere in the industry. We are a leading early careers employer and hire more than 250 apprentices each year. We are committed to skills and talent development both inside and outside the BBC, and as one of the world's most creative and technologically‑advanced organisations for the last 100 years, a career at the BBC means learning from the best. We want people who show potential to join us at the BBC. Don’t worry if you don’t have extensive experience – it’s your passion and values we are interested in.