Junior Data Analyst Apprenticeship

At The Consortium Academy Trust, their people are transforming lives every day. Across their community of schools, they work together to support children and young people to grow in confidence, achieve their potential, and become citizens they are proud of.

This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring Data Apprentice to join The Consortium Academy Trust and gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Data qualification.

You will play a key role in supporting the Trust's data function, helping to maintain data quality, identify trends, improve reporting processes, and support schools in making informed decisions through data. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will develop valuable skills in data analysis, reporting, database management, and process automation.

As part of the apprenticeship programme, the successful candidate will receive structured training through Baltic Apprenticeships. This includes two-day training blocks every 4-6 weeks, alongside continuous workplace learning and mentoring, allowing the apprentice to build both technical knowledge and practical experience while developing their career in Data.

In this role, you’ll work towards your Level 3 Data & Business Insight qualification, delivered by our expert training team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

A Typical Day in the Job:

• Review and manage data report request logs.
• Investigate and resolve reporting and data refresh issues.
• Analyse datasets and identify opportunities for data cleansing and standardisation.
• Monitor data trends and highlight potential risks, issues, or opportunities.
• Support school staff in understanding data, reports, and performance trends.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of the Trust's Snowflake database.
• Support the automation of data collection, processing, and reporting activities.
• Help improve data quality and reporting accuracy across the Trust.
• Produce and maintain accurate documentation relating to data processes and systems.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across multiple schools and departments.

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns and trends.
• Confidence working independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• The ability to explain technical information clearly to non-technical users.
• Grade 4/C in both Maths and English (Required)

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

• Salary: £22,000 per annum
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: (Monday – Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm) (Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm)
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional shutdown days over the Christmas period
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

This apprenticeship programme will provide you with everything you need to launch and develop your career in Data. Afterwards, we’ll support you to take the next steps, including further training and progression onto a Level 4 qualification.

Your Training with Baltic Apprenticeships:

Baltic Apprenticeships were the first training provider to offer a completely tech-focused, tech-driven training solution. We help people transform their knowledge and passion into skills that employers need.

This apprenticeship will teach you essential data skills, including how to source, format and present data; data validation and analysis; and how to apply legal and ethical principles when gathering and manipulating business data.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and what you hope to gain from an apprenticeship with The Consortium Academy Trust. If your application is successful, one of our recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further.

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