Data Analyst Apprenticeship

Programme title: Data Analyst Apprenticeship
Level: 4
Salary: £20,000
Location: Chatham, Kent
Application closing date: March 2024
Programme start date: September 2024

Are you passionate about turning data into meaningful insights? Our exciting Data Analyst Apprenticeship offers you the chance to earn while you learn and do just that. 

About the programme 

It’s an opportunity like no other as you use data to help ensure soldiers in the Royal School of Military Engineers receive unparalleled training, accommodation, and resources. 

Over 18 months, you'll explore the ever-changing world of data analytics, learning how to turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions, powerful content and interesting resources.

As part of our performance and compliance team, you’ll:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of data, its nuances, and its potential
• Learn to handle, process, and manipulate both structured and unstructured data
• Master tools and languages like Python SQL, Numpy, Pandas, Jupyter, and more.

By the end of this programme, you'll be driving smart, data-informed decisions that elevate our performance and reputation. With clear progression routes tailored to your strengths, you're not just starting a job; you're embarking on a journey to shape the future with us.

Your education/training 

You’ll study for a Level 4 qualification with LearnTech that will not only equip you with the technical know-how but will also open doors for further professional growth. 

Through classroom learning and on-the-job training, you’ll develop a deep understanding of what data is, how to work with it and how to use it to gain the greatest insights.

You'll also have the opportunity to register as a student member with the BCS (British Computer Society), the Chartered Institute for IT, to support your professional career development and progression.

What you’ll need  

• At least five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades A*-C (4-9) including Maths, English, and IT/Science.
• A Level 3 qualification (A level, BTEC, or equivalent) is desirable.
• A genuine interest in data and IT.
• Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

What you’ll get

We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you’ll benefit from:

• Fully funded qualification
• Personal development training and opportunities
• Minimum 28 days holiday allowance including bank holidays
• Competitive pension scheme 
• Employee share scheme
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities, which our apprentices find incredibly rewarding.

Your career development

It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.

Closing dates

Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible.