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When big news breaks, everyone expects the BBC to be in the thick of the action. That means getting the right people in the right place, often at a moment’s notice. BBC News has an exciting opportunity for a data apprentice to join the team that make the impossible possible!

We’re looking for someone with a passion for data to help our operations become more sustainable. You’ll be working with our Connectivity and Innovation team and Outside Broadcast crews to gather and analyse the data that helps us work better. We’ll teach you how we use data and help you to develop the skills you’ll needed to prepare valuable data insights. We’ll also show you how to visualise data and teach you the art of presenting it. Plus, as a fully funded apprentice, you’ll be earning and learning on the job while studying for a Level 3 Data Driven Professional qualification with our learning provider Cambridge Spark.

• Start Date: September 2023
• Duration: 15 month programme
• Salary: £19,500 (+ £4,918 London weighting)
• Locations: London
• Typically leading to: Permanent role as a Data Associate

This is a great opportunity to learn on and off-the-job as part of an exciting BBC team while studying for a Data Driven Professional qualification with Cambridge Spark and modules including:

• The Value of Data
• Data Concepts
• Data Sourcing & Integration in Excel
• Data Preparation, Quality and Validation
• Data Analysis
• Charts & Data Visualisation
• Dashboarding Tools: Power BI / Tableau / Looker
• Reporting and Actioning Insights
• Data Storage, Compliance & Security
• Introduction to Coding

We’re looking for someone with an interest in data who doesn’t have a data qualification already. You’ll be full of ideas with great communication skills to join our Connectivity and Innovations Team. We’re not expecting you to run before you can walk, that’s why it’s an apprenticeship! But with support from us and our learning provider Cambridge Spark, we’ll help you to fulfil your potential if you can show us you’re good at the following:

• Collaboration
• Flexibility
• Data awareness
• Resilience under pressure
• Time Management
• Communication

You’ll also need the following:

• Maths & English GCSEs or Scottish Standards at 9-4 or A-C equivalent
• The legal right to work in the UK
• Resident in the UK for at least 3 years before the apprenticeship starts

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here

• A starting salary of £19,500 (+ £4,918 London weighting) in year one, and potential yearly pay increases
• A flexible 35-hour working week, 26 days of annual leave days (with the option to buy an extra 5 days), and a defined pension scheme
• Access to training and development across the BBC supported by formal training through our training provider Cambridge Spark.
• Academic and developmental support with a dedicated BBC line manager supported by a Scheme Specialist at the BBC Academy
• L3 Data Driven Professional Apprenticeship
• A fun place to work, competitive salary, defined pension scheme and a range of discounts including dental, health care and gym membership

Application Process

During the application process we want to learn more about your skills and interests. For further information about the application process please click here

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