Data Analyst Apprenticeship

Are you naturally curious, enjoy solving problems, and love working with numbers and technology? Looking for a career where your work has a real impact?

At Salutem Care and Education, they're not just about data, they're about people. Every report you create and every insight you uncover helps us improve the lives of children, young people, and adults with complex needs across the UK.

They're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Data Apprentice to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications while developing valuable skills in data

analysis, reporting, and business intelligence within one of the UK's leading specialist care and education providers.

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

A Typical Day in the Job

• Act as the day-to-day coordinator for SARs and IRs, managing the process from receipt to completion in line with Salutem procedures and UK GDPR requirements
• Log, acknowledge, and track SARs, ensuring identity checks and clarification requests are completed where required (under agreed templates/process).
• Log, acknowledge, and track IRs, ensuring the requestor has the legal authority to obtain the information and clarify requests where required.
• Create and manage SAR and IR action plans and timelines, coordinating searches and returns from services and central functions.
• Chase outstanding actions, maintain momentum, and escalate risks to deadlines (e.g., incomplete returns, complex cases) to the Regulatory Compliance and Policy Associate.
• Compile disclosure packs in a clear, structured and secure way, ensuring completeness and version control.
• Maintain accurate SAR and IR records and audit trails, including correspondence, decisions, and key dates.

Redaction and Disclosure Preparation

• Complete redaction of documents and images to required standards, ensuring third-party information and special category data is handled appropriately.
• Apply consistent redaction methods and quality checks to ensure redactions are effective and irreversible prior to disclosure
• Flag complex redaction decisions (e.g., third-party data, safeguarding concerns, legal sensitivity) for review/escalation in line with internal guidance.
• Support secure transfer of SAR disclosures to requestors using approved methods.

Information Governance Administration

• Maintain trackers and records relating to information rights requests (SAR and IR log), and support maintenance of other data protection logs as required (e.g., incident/breach log, DPIA tracker, training records).
• Support basic reporting by producing regular SAR metrics (e.g., volumes, completion times, overdue actions, themes) for internal governance oversight.
• Assist with controlled document management and secure filing to support inspection/audit readiness.
• Support the Regulatory Policy and Compliance Associate with data protection complaints, where required.

Stakeholder Coordination (Internal)

• Build effective working relationships with service leaders and central teams to support timely SAR and IR searches and returns.
• Provide clear, professional guidance to colleagues on what is required for SAR searches and how to return information securely (using agreed templates).
• Promote a culture of confidentiality and good information handling across the organisation.
• Champion a culture of data protection, embedding privacy by default across all activities and decision-making.

Desired Qualities, Skills, and Knowledge

• Confidentiality & integrity: trusted with sensitive data and applies policy consistently.
• Accuracy & quality focus: thorough approach to redaction and document checking.
• Ownership: takes responsibility for driving SAR actions to completion and escalating early.
• Professional communication: clear, respectful coordination with services and central teams.
• Continuous learning: receptive to feedback and committed to developing competence.
• Strong interest in data protection, governance, compliance and/or administration.
• Ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with integrity and discretion.
• Excellent attention to detail, particularly when checking documents and completing redaction.
• strong organisation skills and ability to manage deadlines and multiple cases at once.
• Clear written communication skills (professional emails, accurate record keeping).
• Confident IT skills (Outlook, Word, Teams) and willingness to learn redaction tools and tracking/reporting (e.g., Excel).
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Willingness to travel as required for business needs
• Grade 4/C in Maths and English GCSE

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• Salary – £26,500
• Monday – Friday 9am-5.30p
• 25 Annual Leave+ bank holiday
• Blue light discount
• Free GP acces

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.

How to Apply

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.. If your application is then successful, one of our recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss your application further.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must have valid residency status.

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