Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Level 4 - BBC Studios

BBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios in London invites applications for a Data Analyst Apprentice. This fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship runs 18 months, with on‑the‑job training and formal study via a Level 4 Data Analyst qualification with Cambridge Spark.

You will learn on the job, work on real projects, and develop data skills including Python from scratch while supporting decision‑making across the business. This is a non‑graduate entry route aimed at developing talent for BBC Studios.

Qualifications

• Interest in data, maths and Excel.
• UK resident eligible for apprenticeship.
• Non-graduates only; degree holders should explore other BBC roles.

Responsibilities

• Work with real data to uncover trends and support decision‑making.
• Learn how data helps shape services and performance.
• Develop skills in collecting, analysing and presenting data.
• Create reports and visualisations to help colleagues understand data.
• Study for Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship with Cambridge Spark.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Time management

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

Maths GCSE 4/C or equivalent

English GCSE 4/C or equivalent

A Level/Higher Maths

Tools

Python

Job description

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

Department: BBC Studios - Strategy, Research & Data

Location: London - Television Centre

Salary: £24,650 (+£5,441 London Weighting)

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as an apprentice at BBC Studios 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?

Do you enjoy maths, spotting patterns in data, or working with Excel? Kick‑start your career with the BBC as a Data Analyst Apprentice. You'll work on real projects, learn from industry experts, and help shape a data‑driven future. Best of all, we'll teach you Python coding from scratch, giving you valuable skills for the future. If you're curious, enjoy teamwork, and love solving problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Want to find out more? Watch recordings from our webinar series on our Life at the BBC YouTube playlist to learn more about this scheme and other opportunities we offer, and hear from current apprentices about their experiences.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

BBC Studios’ Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) business brings premium content directly to North American audiences through two distinctive streaming brands: BritBox and BBC Select.

BritBox, the ultimate streaming destination for British TV. We offer an unparalleled collection of thoughtfully curated entertainment cleverly crafted and full of the charm, wit, and heart that define British storytelling.

Born from the BBC, our mission is to bring authentic British stories to our audiences. Launched in 2017, we are a small but mighty streamer that punches above our weight available on every major platform and even featured among the bright lights of Times Square and we’re just getting started.

BBC Select is a documentary streaming service that has been successfully operating since February 2021. It has established itself as the third‑largest documentary streaming service in the US.

With plans to expand through original commissions, territorial premieres, and new distribution platforms, BBC Select continues to serve a highly engaged audience that values educational, high‑quality content. The integration of BBC Select into the DTC organization presents a strong opportunity to leverage shared capabilities, insights, and expertise to accelerate growth and enhance overall customer experience.

If you’re passionate about entertainment, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want to play a meaningful role in our growth journey, this is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic Direct‑to‑Consumer business within BBC Studios, bringing the very best of British TV to fans everywhere.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Data Analyst (DAA27) apprentice, this is brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you will:

• Work with real data to uncover trends, solve problems and support decision‑making.
• Learn how data helps shape services, projects and performance across the organisation.
• Develop skills in collecting, analysing and presenting data, turning information into clear insights.
• Create reports and visualisations that help colleagues understand and act on data.
• Understand the importance of data privacy, ethics and responsible data use

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 with our learning provider Cambridge Spark using its virtual delivery platform.

For more information on this 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:

• Enjoy working with data, numbers and excel spreadsheets, with an interest in maths and logical thinking.
• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem‑solving and negotiating
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Have a calm and focused approach to changing circumstances
• Have a keen interest in the BBC and how people consume content, bursting with fresh ideas to introduce new perspectives
• Are an enthusiastic self‑starter, flexible and adaptable to out‑of‑hours working

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 2027.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three 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 already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship.

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
• Have achieved, or expected to achieve, by the start of the scheme A Level/Higher Maths