Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Salford

BBC; Salford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcaster is offering a full-time Data Analyst apprenticeship in Salford. The program lasts 18 months, focusing on developing analytical skills and providing hands-on experience with data processing and visualization tools like Excel and Python. Candidates with a passion for data and problem-solving who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Career development support

Employability training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by September 2026.
• Must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Drive digital growth with actionable data insights.
• Collaborate with editorial teams on strategic directions.
• Present findings to senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Mathematical ability

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above

A Level/Higher Maths

Tools

Excel

Python

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Job description

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

Department: BBC Sport

Location: Salford - Quay House

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?

Do you have a love of maths and data including Excel spreadsheets? If the answer to both is yes, fancy kick‑starting your career with the BBC? We’re looking for the next generation of Data Analysts to join us on our journey towards a data‑driven future!

You’ll learn Python from scratch, so if you’ve always wanted to code, we’ll teach you how to do it! If you thrive as part of a team and enjoy sharing ideas, we’d love to hear from you. You’ve got to be interested now, right?

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

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

As a Data Analyst apprentice (DAA26) at the BBC, you’ll join a dynamic, collaborative team where you’re learning goes far beyond the basics. You’ll work on meaningful projects that shape the BBC’s future, while developing cutting‑edge skills in areas like machine learning, data visualisation, and ethical data use. With a culture that values growth, creativity, and real‑world impact, you’ll gain both professional confidence and a clear path toward a successful data career.

You’ll work within Sport Growth which sits within the Strategy and Platform teams at BBC Sport. You’ll be part of a team analysing and processing data for content across the BBC Sport website, app, iPlayer, and YouTube—providing insights and identifying opportunities to grow our digital platforms.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• 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 support our SEO strategy.
• Have the opportunity to present findings and recommendations to senior management, helping to inform strategic decisions at the highest level.
• 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.

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.

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.

Skills

• Love maths and algebra.
• Are comfortable using Excel spreadsheets.
• Enjoy working with Data.
• Using AI tools for increased productivity.
• 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, as well as being flexible and adaptable.

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

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.

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.

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.

The BBC recognises that some people who are applying for a BBC Apprenticeship Scheme may need to relocate to a new location for the role and this might not be possible due to personal financial constraints. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position, subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process. Details on the wider support available at the BBC can be found here.

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 required 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.