Vacancy No

VN2344

Location City

London

Location Country

United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Title: Business Analyst Apprentice
Reports to: Business Analysis Manager
Department: Technology
Location: London
Number of roles: 2
Start: September 2025

THE C4 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you.

Our Apprenticeships are full-time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You’ll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home.

The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps. You can read more about the qualification being offered for this apprenticeship below.

If you’d like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video, How to Write an Outstanding Application.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?

You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.
You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE
You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level
Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Technology department’s core purpose is the design and provision of effective solutions that support Channel 4’s strategy and operations. We are responsible for the end-to-end delivery of technology services. Working with business stakeholders, the wider Technology teams comprising C4 and several 3rd parties to design, build and run technology solutions.

As an Apprentice Business Analyst within the London based Technology team, you will work with and be supported by the Lead Business Analysts leading one of our Strategic Initiatives. You will support them with requirements gathering, facilitating workshops and documentation whilst shadowing them as they shape the initiative, a vital step in the solution design process.

Eventually, when you are ready, in addition to your core project, you will also be assigned your own small change initiatives with support from your Buddy Lead Business Analyst and line manager, as well as being assigned tasks on other projects within the portfolio where Business Analyst support is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES

Supporting the Business Analyst or leading on small change initiatives.
Facilitating workshops and interviews in order to elicit business and user requirements.
Assist with the development of business cases.
Documenting functional and non-functional requirements
Documenting and analysing current processes and identify opportunities to make improvements.
Defining user acceptance test scripts
Presenting information appropriate to the audience; technical and non-technical, to ensure requirements and solutions are understood.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build positive relationships.
Ability to follow instructions, to work both independently and as part of a team.
To have and use initiative.
Possess a keen attitude, a willingness to learn.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to problem solve and use initiative to resolve issues.
A commitment to meet deadlines and get the job done.

As part of the application process you’ll be asked to tell us how you meet the essential criteria listed below. When answering this question think about examples from your experience so far, this doesn’t need to be professional experience but could be academic, from volunteering or a part-time job.

We’ve provided some examples beside the first four criteria of experience that could demonstrate you have these skills. Please note you do not need to use these examples, they are just here for guidance and you should draw from your own personal experiences.

Verbal and written communication skills - Verbal - e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team. Communication – e.g. writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing.
Attention to detail - e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks - e.g. Planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, as well as managing work life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams.
An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's remit
Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above
Ability to identify opportunities for improvement in activities or systems – e.g. Did you recommend changes to employers or a team to make things better?
Documenting processes or activities - e.g. training someone one how to do things
Contributing in a team working towards a defined goal

QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP

Level 4 Business Analyst

LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP

18 months

ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION FORMATS

We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at apprenticeships@channel4.co.uk

Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking here. You can also watch our YouTube video, Demystifying Interview and Workplace adjustments.

RELOCATION

If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.

Salary

£26,742

Application questions to complete

Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we won’t be able to consider your application without them.

Please outline how you meet the ‘Essential Experience & Skills’ outlined in the Job Description (Max 500 words)
Can you share with us why representation and inclusion matter to you, and why you think they are important? (300 words max)
Please share a list of your current qualifications, including those you expect to obtain before the January 2025 start of this apprenticeship. We require this information to ensure your eligibility for the apprenticeship you are applying for.
What interested you in a career in business analysis? (Max 500 words)
What activities have you performed that could be related to business analysis? For example, Identified or proposed changes to improve the way of doing something at home, work or school. (Max 500 words)
Can you give an example of a technology you think can be improved and why? (Max 500 words)

Benefits

There are a million reasons why it’s great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;

Private medical insurance with NO EXCESS
Free Virtual GP access for employees
Free Female Health hormone test each year
Free Tastecard membership
Financial guidance 1-2-1’s available each quarter
Free OnHand (as featured on Dragon’s Den) volunteering membership
Discounted Gym memberships
Pension
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Holiday Buy/Sell

Hybrid working

From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.
Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.

Applications Close Date

10 Mar 2025

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.

We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Disability Confident Scheme:
Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website.

For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.

Care Leaver Friendly Employer:
Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under-served and under-represented community of young people/ adults. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form.

Workplace Adjustments:
We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e-mail recruitment@channel4.co.uk

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