Commercial Insight Apprentice

Channel 4 Corporation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A media organization based in Manchester is looking for a Commercial Insight Apprentice. This role involves supporting data collection and analysis to aid the business. Candidates should be keen to learn about audiences and data, with a minimum requirement of Grade C (4) in Maths and English GCSE. The position combines office work with training, offering a comprehensive experience in a dynamic environment. A starting salary of £24,328 per annum is provided, alongside numerous benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free virtual GP access

Discounted gym memberships

Pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply.
• Attention to detail is crucial for this role.
• Must have strong communication skills and ability to work with different teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Insight Business Partner and wider team.
• Gather and organise data from different sources.
• Learn how to use analytics tools and techniques.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Curiosity and an interest in data

Strong communication skills

Education

Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE

Job description

Commercial Insight Apprentice

Reports to: TBC

Department: Audience Insight

Location: Manchester

Number of roles: 1

Start date: September 2026

Apprenticeship Programme Overview

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.

Eligibility

• 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.

Channel 4 Behaviours

• Include We’re Altogether Different so let’s give each other a bear hug, team up and trust each other to collaborate arm‑in‑arm. Don’t just listen: listen to understand.
• Innovate Don’t just rinse and repeat: don’t just go through the motions. Challenge positive and embrace change. Experiment & take smart risks.
• Grow Question everything and school yourself. Be generous with your knowledge with others and seek feedback from them. Be clear with your objectives.
• Get it Done Make your time at Channel 4 count. Be a solution‑finder, not a finger‑pointer. Prioritise, decide and then act – always commercially.

Department Description

The Insight Business Partner team sits within the wider Audience Insight department at Channel 4. There are four Business Partner areas that cover:

• Commercial & Distribution
• Content
• Marketing, Corporate & Exec
• Streaming & Social

The Insight Business Partner Team work directly with stakeholders within Channel 4 to help them make better decisions using data and analysis. We work closely with the stakeholders to understand their goals and provide insights that guide strategy and performance. Our team turns information into clear, useful stories that help the business grow and improve.

This role sits in the commercial & distribution insight business partner team. Our primary objective is to use data and research to support the Channel 4 Sales team in selling advertising across our full ecosystem: linear TV, Streaming, and social platforms. This work is crucial for the business as advertising revenue funds the innovative programming Channel 4 is known for!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Insight Business Partner and wider team by helping to collect information and understand what the business needs from different projects.
• Help gather and organise data from different sources, spotting patterns or key findings that can help the business.
• Learn how to use analytics tools and techniques to explore data, track performance, and find useful insights.
• Support research projects that explore audience behaviour, trends, and performance, especially in streaming and social media.
• Help create clear reports, presentations, or visuals that turn data into simple, engaging stories.
• Learn to use research and industry tools (such as BARB, TGI) to understand audiences and performance across different platforms.
• Assist in measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of campaigns, content, or other initiatives using both data and research.
• Collaborate with other teams across the Audience Insight department and the wider business to share insights and support projects.
• Support Channel 4 Sales in helping media agencies and brands understand their audiences, enabling them to plan and deliver effective marketing activity across a wide range of sectors and industries.
• Develop an understanding of how advertising works across Channel 4’s platforms – including TV, Streaming, and social – to demonstrate the value and impact of advertising with us.

Essential Experience & Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills – Verbal examples: dealing with customers or working as part of a team; written examples: writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or creative writing hobby.
• Attention to detail – cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks – planning events personal or professional, managing work‑life balance, working while 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.
• Curiosity and an interest in data and audiences – keen to understand what drives people’s behaviours, especially across streaming and social platforms.
• Strong communication skills – able to explain ideas clearly and work well with different teams.
• Attention to detail – careful and accurate when working with numbers, information, or reports.
• Willingness to learn – enthusiastic about developing new skills in analytics, research, and storytelling with data.

Qualification Offered with this Apprenticeship

Market Research Executive Level 4

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 [e-mail].

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.

Basic Salary

£24,328.00 per annum starting from

Application Questions to Complete

• Referring to the essential criteria listed on the job description, please use examples to demonstrate how you meet these (500 words max).
• 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 September 2026 start of this apprenticeship.
• How do you make sure your work is accurate and careful? (200 words max).
• Can you tell us about a time you worked with others to get something done? (200 words max).
• Tell us about a TV advertising campaign which you think was particularly successful and why? (300 words max).

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• 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
• Discounted gym memberships
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Holiday purchase

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

02 Jan 2026

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.

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 in 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 [e-mail].