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Our apprenticeship schemes give you the opportunity to kick start your passion into a job that you'll fall in love with. At the BBC you can learn from the best and be trained by the best for a career in one of the world’s most creative and technologically-advanced organisations.
We’re the home of BBC iPlayer, Sounds and other innovative technologies. The BBC is looking for aspiring Data Scientists with a passion for maths, coding and problem solving to help us thrive in the digital environment. If you’re a graduate who fancies a career at the cutting edge of technology, read on!
As data-driven insights bring us closer to our audiences, we’re using increasingly sophisticated systems to help us stay one step ahead. If you love learning and enjoy being surrounded by people who are passionate about innovation and public service, we’d love to hear from you.
You’ve got to be interested now, right?
What will you be doing?
As a Data Research Science Apprentice (DRP24), this is a great opportunity to become part of our growing BBC team who uses your postgraduate programme to develop skills in areas like:
- The fundamental mathematical & computational techniques of Data Science
- Machine learning
- Statistical modelling
- Handling large and complex datasets
- Image and text analysis
- Digital Media
- Social and legal context for data analytics
And you’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job.
What does the role lead to?
This scheme starts in September 2024 and is a 36-month MSc programme. After the scheme this will typically lead to role as a Data Scientist.
What are we looking for
If you love using mathematics and technology to solve problems then we need to talk! We’re recruiting graduates with plenty of ideas and great communication skills to join our team of Data Scientists. We’re not expecting you to run before you can walk, that’s why it’s an apprenticeship. But with support from our teams and the University of Exeter, we’ll help you to fulfil your potential.
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:
- Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2024
- Be legally allowed to work in the UK full time
- Hold a 2:1 degree or above in a numerate subject
- Have sufficient competency in Maths and Python
We’re interested in your passion to work at the BBC and your enthusiasm to deliver world-class content and operational excellence to our audiences. We look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunity. We’re not looking for the best qualifications - instead, we look for potential and give you the opportunity to put your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.
You’ll need to demonstrate:
How you express each of the BBC’s values and behaviours. Our values inform everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you. Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate these in your day-to-day.
Our Data Research Science Apprentices are great at;
- Collaboration
- Working with numbers
- Coding with Python (or similar languages)
- Understanding software programming
- Solving tough challenges
What you get
- A starting salary of £32,180 (+£5,164 London Living Allowance)
- A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
- Training and mentoring by industry professionals
- A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave days and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more!
Towards the end of your apprenticeship you’ll get…
- An industry recognised Level 7 MSc apprenticeship qualification in Data Research
- Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
Apprenticeship standard or frameworks
- Masters (MSc) Higher Level Apprenticeship Degree in Data Research
Next steps
Just don’t leave yourself thinking ‘what if?’ — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you’re the right candidate? Click on ‘Apply Now’!
Once you've set up your candidate profile you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application. We don't require you to complete any of the optional sections or upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.
If you are eligible for the scheme you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect.
Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 20/11/2023. We may close applications for this role/scheme early if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the stated closing date. Therefore, if you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Support with your application
Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and committed to removing disability-related barriers.
We take inclusivity seriously and want to ensure all candidates who are disabled or have long-term health conditions receive the support and adjustments they need. If you require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs you’d like to let us know about, please contact us on earlycareersrecruitment@bbc.co.uk with the job reference in the subject and we’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process. The job requisition ID for this role is 9524.
