Data Scientist Apprenticeship - Level 6 - Product Group - London/Salford/Newcastle
Join the BBC as a Data Scientist apprentice and turn raw data into insights that shape audience experiences. Learn through hands-on projects and study, gaining skills in data science and earning a qualification. Be part of a creative, curious team helping drive the future of media.
Role
As a Data Scientist apprentice (DSD26), this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you will:
- Support the team in sourcing, cleaning, and preparing data for analysis and modelling.
- Learn to use data science tools (Python, Jupyter, cloud platforms) and apply them to real BBC projects.
- Assist in running experiments and evaluations of machine learning models, guided by senior colleagues.
- Contribute to simple visualisations and reports that help communicate findings to the wider team.
- Stay curious about the latest developments in AI and data science and bring fresh ideas to discussions.
- Learn about the value of data to organisations like the BBC.
- Discover how the BBC uses data and increasingly AI technologies to improve its connection with audiences.
- Unlock the power of data to deliver valuable audience insights.
- Be part of a team using data to transform the way the BBC operates.
Training
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 BSc (Hons) in Data Science with BPP University remotely learning:
- Data Infrastructure & Tools.
- Data Visualisation & Dashboards.
- Data Engineering.Data Analytics.
- Project Management.
- Machine Learning.
- Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning.
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.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Training Provider
- BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED
- Working Week
- 36 months - 35 hours per week.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 13th November 2025
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 8th September 2026
Desired 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
- English and Maths GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
- A Level/Higher Maths, or Equivalent Qualification A Level, grade Achieved (Essential)
About the Employer
BBC Public Service
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.
- Company
- BBC Public Service
- Location
- New Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £22,950 a year
- Posted
- Company
- BBC Public Service
- Location
- New Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £22,950 a year
- Posted