Data Analyst Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Salford

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

Department: BBC Sport

Location: Salford - Quay House

Salary: £22,950

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.

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.

As a Data Analyst apprentice (DAA
26) 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 You Tube—providing insights and identifying opportunities to grow our digital platforms.

• 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.

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.

• 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…