Job Description
What you’ll be doing
As an Apprentice Data Analyst, you’ll be working with our Research Teams, looking for trends in data and driving in-depth analysis. Our Research Teams are key for us as a business; they work in close partnerships with universities and other organisations to design and develop new technologies and solutions. So you’ll be right at the heart of exciting research and Technology development for BT.
You’ll be extracting and manipulating key data points for things like mobile network technologies, platforms and other emerging technologies. Setting up and running experiments and tests and demonstrating to customers, colleagues, senior leaders and research figures the latest technology research from BT is all part of a days’ work. We’ll get you producing proof of concept prototypes, and interpreting data to aid research. You’ll be using a range of different forecasting techniques to identify and predict tends and patterns in data that will help deliver even better research into new technologies.
Don’t worry, we don’t expect you to know how to do all of this right away. We’ll teach you job specific skills, to help you develop a detailed understanding of mobile network technologies, platforms, and other emerging technologies to enable the extraction and manipulation of key data. You’ll be heavily involved in the analysis of data sets. Setting up and running experiments and tests, demonstrating to customers, colleagues, senior leaders and research figures from industry and academia the latest technology research from BT. You will be producing proof of concept prototypes and the analysis and interpretation of the data to aid research. You will have the opportunity to present your data analysis as part of the technology research to others being a part of world leading technology research teams.
Our Degree Apprentice Data Analysts are doing real work from day one, learning new skills and techniques to really build your careers. By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be able to help the business make decisions through research and insights about new technologies that might end up changing daily life for everyone.
This job is available in the Technology part of our business.
About the apprenticeship you’ll study for
As a Degree Apprentice Data Analyst in Research, you’ll study for a Level 6 apprenticeship in Digital & Technology Solutions. This is an apprenticeship degree course, meaning if you complete the course successfully, you’ll receive a degree from Exeter University.
- The degree course runs for four years and is a work-based learning degree.
- You’ll spend a minimum of 20% of your time learning and studying.
- At the start of each module you’ll need to attend a module workshop, either in person or remotely, depending on the situation at that time.
BT is one of the world’s leading communications services companies, serving the needs of customers in the UK and across the world, where we provide fixed-line services, broadband, mobile and TV products and services as well as networked IT services.
Every day our work touches millions of lives in 170 countries. Our innovative products and services span all kinds of areas – from broadband, TV and mobile, to brand new technology in fields as diverse as security and car manufacturing.
School leaver opportunities
BT do not currently have any School Leaver Programmes, look into the Apprenticeship schemes for more information.
Apprenticeships
As an apprentice at BT, you can do amazing things. You’ll be part of a global innovations company, using the power of communications to make a better world and create new possibilities for our customers. You’ll be a hugely important part of our business bringing fresh ideas to all sorts of exciting work. We offer a wide range of different apprenticeships, giving you the chance to specialise in an area that excites you – from Information Technology to Cyber Security, from Engineering to Vehicle Technicians and Supply Chain, from Finance to HR and Business Management, and from Customer Service to Billing and Sales. Best of all, we’ve got apprenticeships all over the UK, offering you the chance to find the perfect opportunity right on your doorstep.
Why choose a BT apprenticeship?
Whatever path you choose, an apprenticeship is your opportunity to kick-start a great career. You’ll develop valuable skills, take on real responsibilities, gain new knowledge, achieve recognised qualifications and make a genuine impact – all while earning a salary and receiving great benefits. You will learn and grow at work every day with close support and guidance from everyone around you whether they are your manager, trainer or a colleague. We’ll design a personalised development plan just for you. What’s more, as part of our community, you’ll enjoy the chance to make friends and have fun with apprentices at all kinds of networking and social events.
Discover more and apply at www.bt.com/apprentices