Business Explorer, AI Expert Apprentice
We’re growing our AI capabilities and we’re looking for curious problem solvers who love turning data into decisions. If you enjoy spotting patterns, learning to write code, and testing ideas with evidence, this is where you’ll make a difference.
Role
During this programme, you’ll work in key areas such as below work as part of team to become expert-level data and AI talent:
- AI Adoption & Enablement– helping shape, test and improve ML models, data pipelines, or automation solutions
- Data & Insights – partnering with product, operations or customer facing teams to understand real problems AI can help solve
- Customer Experience – trial and build AI assistants and knowledge tools to enable frontline or sales teams; capture feedback and measure value
- Transformation Programmes – contribute to change initiatives, tracking outcomes and risks, and presenting recommendations that stick
Training
As an AI Expert apprentice, you’ll study for recognised apprenticeship (Level 6 AI/ Machine Learning Engineer). You’ll spend a minimum of 20% of your time learning and studying. After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship qualification and scheme, we’ll look to support you in securing a role that is best aligned to your strengths and interests.
TBC
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Machine learning engineer (level 6)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (With some flexibility dependent on your team)
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years 4 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 22nd February 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Any GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Any GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Any GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Any STEM Subject A Level, grade C (Essential)
- Any STEM Subject A Level, grade C (Essential)
About the Employer
BT GROUP PLC
You’re not just looking for a career, you’re looking to make a difference. Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. And we use the power of technology to help solve big challenges, like climate change and cyber security. From day one, you’ll have a voice at BT Group. You’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitching ideas and making things happen. You won’t be alone though: we’ll be there with help and support through you’re learning and development. You’ll make great friends, discover new talents, and feel part of something exhilarating. This is your chance to make a real difference to the world. Grab it.