Business Explorer - AI Expert Apprentice

Overview

Business Explorer: AI Expert Degree Apprentice Programme – Location Bristol

Start date:

7th September 2026
Apply by Date: 22nd February 2026
Salary: £23,810

Millions rely on us every day to power their lives and businesses. We connect people to possibilities and tackle real world challenges with technology - from improving customer experiences to securing critical services. We’re growing our AI capabilities and we’re looking for curious problem solvers who love turning data into decisions. If you enjoy spotting patterns, learning to write code, and testing ideas with evidence, this is where you’ll make a difference.

Join our AI Expert degree apprenticeship and build the skills to design, train and deploy ML (machine learning) solutions that create value for customers and colleagues. You’ll earn while you learn, get a dedicated buddy and manager support, rotating across teams working on live problems with measurable impact.

You will gain nationally recognised degree level 6 qualification covering areas such as:

• AI & Machine Learning Engineering
• Data Engineering & Analytics
• Gen AI
• AI Ethics & Compliance
• AI Governance & Operations
• Critical Thinking & Pattern Recognition

During this programme, you’ll work in key areas and be part of a team to become expert-level data and AI talent:

• AI Adoption & Enablement – helping shape, test and improve ML models, data pipelines, or automation solutions.
• Data & Insights – partnering with product, operations or customer facing teams to understand real problems AI can help solve.
• Customer Experience – trial and build AI assistants and knowledge tools to enable frontline or sales teams; capture feedback and measure value.
• Transformation Programmes – contribute to change initiatives, tracking outcomes and risks, and presenting recommendations that stick.

As an AI Expert apprentice, you’ll study for recognised apprenticeship (Level 6 AI/ Machine Learning Engineer). You’ll spend a minimum of 20% of your time learning and studying. After you have successfully completed your apprenticeship qualification and scheme, we’ll look to support you in securing a role that is best aligned to your strengths and interests.

• Curiosity & Continuous Learning – You love exploring new tech, asking sharp questions, and levelling up your skills.
• Adaptability – Change doesn’t faze you. You’re comfortable navigating ambiguity and trying new approaches.
• Collaboration – You work well with others and make complex ideas feel simple and human.
• Logical Problem Solving – Numbers, patterns and analytical thinking come naturally to you.
• Proactive Energy – You take initiative, spot opportunities, and make things better.
• Ethical Awareness – You use data and AI responsibly and always choose the right thing over the easy thing.

30 Months

5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 including Maths and English or SCQF 5
2 A Levels in STEM subjects – grade C or SCQF Level 6

All applicants will need a full UK Right to Work for the duration of 30 months of their scheme without this we cannot accept an application. Unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship for any of our Early Career roles.

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• Huge discounts on EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband – saving you hundreds of pounds every year.
• Online GP – Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us.
• Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly.
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you to achieve the career you want.
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community.
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your…