We have an exciting opportunity to join us as a Data Apprentice, where you will combine on the job training with college study and work towards achieving a Level 4 Data Analyst qualification.
Working as part of our Research and Development Team, you will deal with a variety of data from Housing, Communities, Leisure, Venues and Health and Wellbeing. You’ll have the ability to take ideas from topics you have learnt and read to help you deepen your understanding and develop more strategic data projects.
The role will support your learning by providing opportunities for you to use tools and techniques for data visualisation and reporting, including Excel and PowerBI. This will support the team to improve efficiency and encourage strategic decision-making across the service by using data to create innovative solutions.
You will need:
- A level or above and/or suitable relevant experience
- Experience working with a range of partners (statutory, voluntary and businesses)
- Good customer service experience
- Experience in preparing and writing reports to summarise information and identify key issues
- The ability to manage tight deadlines
GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or Functional skills L2 Equivalent
We have many benefits for Apprentices, here are a handful to showcase the diversity of our Apprenticeship community:
Increase in salary after you have completed the first year of your apprenticeship, in line with your development objectives
Part of our apprentice network and community, with the opportunity to engage with apprentices from all areas in the organisation and learn from former apprentices
Involvement in Community Investment programmes, taking part in fundraising challenges, supporting causes close to your heart
Access to great perks and discounts and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative, innovative and forward thinking approach which is led by our staff. We are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Some of the benefits of working for Braintree District Council are:
- Local government pension scheme
- Learning and development for all staff
- Staff discounts at local businesses
- Extensive health and well-being programme including discounted gym membership
For more information, please see the Job Profile.
To apply, please click here: Apply for the Post of Data Analyst Apprentice.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Midnight on Tuesday 17th April 2023
Interviews to be held from 24th April 2023.