Data Scientist Apprenticeship - Level 6 - Research & Development - London

Location: London - The Light House; applicants must live within a commutable distance

Salary: £24,650 plus £5,441 London Weighting

Company

hirify.global Research & Development explores technologies supporting the hirify.global’s mission, creating intellectual property, developing technical capabilities, and shaping industry standards and partnerships. The department researches high-performance, resilient, and scalable workflows for the transition from traditional broadcast to IP-only production, distribution, and audience experiences.

What you will do

• Learn how the hirify.global uses data to improve audience connections, products, internal tooling, and workflows.
• Use AI and machine learning approaches to develop audience insights and products.
• Contribute to the data science lifecycle from inception through production deployment and beyond.
• Cleanse and validate data and build and evaluate predictive models.
• Study toward a BSc (Hons) in Data Science, including artificial intelligence, deep learning, machine learning, data infrastructure, tools, data visualisation, and dashboards.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or over by the apprenticeship start in September 2027.
• Must have lived continuously in the UK for the three years before the apprenticeship starts and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the full 36-month duration.
• Must be a non-graduate, not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship, and not hold a qualification in the same subject at the same or higher level.
• Must have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, or an equivalent qualification.
• Must have or expect to achieve at least 104 UCAS points by the start of the scheme, including A Level/Higher Maths, an extended BTEC in Engineering with Engineering Maths, or an equivalent qualification.
• Passion for maths, data, machine learning, and AI, with enthusiasm for adopting AI and machine learning technologies responsibly.
• Problem-solving, organisation, negotiation, flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Interest in the hirify.global, its public service mission, and its values, with fresh ideas and new perspectives.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 36 months, with a 35-hour working week.
• At least one day per week of remote study toward an industry-recognised BSc (Hons) Data Science qualification with BPP University.
• 25 days of annual leave, defined pension scheme, discounted dental, healthcare and gym benefits, and flexible benefits.
• hirify.global Academy training, mentoring by industry professionals, a dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist, and employability and networking support.
• Potential financial support for relocation, subject to eligibility; training may involve travel to locations across the UK.
• Inclusive, values-based environment focused on development, work-life balance, and belonging.

Hiring process

• Create a candidate profile and answer application questions; no CV or cover letter is required.
• Applications must be submitted online, and applicants should apply to only one hirify.global apprenticeship advert.
• Offers are conditional on eligibility, a training-provider skill scan, employment screening, and any applicable safeguarding or adverse media checks.