Lead Management, CX and Digital Communications Data Analyst Apprentice

Tesco PLC; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company based in the UK is seeking Level 4 Data Science and Machine Learning Apprentices. Over a two-year program, apprentices will work on real data projects alongside industry professionals while completing a Level 4 qualification. The position includes a starting salary of £22,100, flexible benefits, and a £3,000 sign-on bonus. This opportunity is perfect for school leavers and those looking to start a career in data science without a prior university degree.

Benefits

£3,000 sign-on bonus

Wellbeing allowance up to £1,500 per year

Private medical insurance

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Must be completing A-levels or hold a Level 3 qualification.
• Grade C or above in Computer Science/IT, Maths, or Physics.
• Eligible under apprenticeship levy rules, no university degree.

Responsibilities

• Work in cross-disciplinary teams with data scientists and engineers.
• Build scalable, reusable data science products.
• Perform data analysis to generate actionable insights.
• Contribute to real projects across digital transformation initiatives.

Skills

Coding ability

Statistical techniques

Machine learning techniques

Data analysis

Education

A-levels or further education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

BP is hiring Level 4 Data Science and Machine Learning Apprentices to join its digital organisation. Over this two‑year programme, you'll work on real data and ML projects alongside engineers, analysts, and product teams while completing a Level 4 qualification (likely delivered by Corndel). This programme is ideal for school or college leavers, or individuals without a university degree looking to start a career in data and digital.

Responsibilities

• Work in cross-disciplinary teams with data scientists, data engineers, software engineers, and business partners.
• Build scalable, reusable data science products using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Perform data analysis to generate actionable insights.
• Learn best practices across design, code reviews, testing, monitoring, and documentation.
• Contribute to real projects across BP's digital transformation initiatives.
• Receive structured professional development through the Elevate programme.

Qualifications

• Completing A-levels or further education in 2026, or holding a relevant Level 3 qualification.
• Demonstrable coding ability (assessed during the process).
• A-level grade C or above in Computer Science/IT, Maths, or Physics.
• GCSEs (A‑C / 9‑4) in English and Maths.
• Eligible under apprenticeship levy rules (e.g., UK/EEA residency for 3+ years, no higher-level qualification).
• Must not already hold a university degree.

Rewards and benefits

• £22,100 starting salary
• £3,000 sign‑on bonus
• Wellbeing allowance up to £1,500 per year
• Flexible benefits allowance (20 percent of salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Annual discretionary bonus
• BP share plans
• Hybrid working and early‑career support