Job Description
Opportunity information
Salary £20000 per year
Duration 21 months
Advert closing date 20/06/2023
Description
Do you have a passion for data and A.I? Have you got an innovative and analytical mind that enjoys turning data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions? Then keep reading.
This growing A.I & Data Consultancy start-up, is looking for a Junior Level 3 Data Technician Apprentice to join their team, following an 8-week Data Analytics Skills Bootcamp and successful interview. You will receive personal mentoring from company directors and industry expert training with award-winning training provider The Development Manager.
Please apply today.
Candidates will complete an 8-week Data Analytics Skills Bootcamp (2 days per week) and then receive a guaranteed interview.
As an apprentice Data Technician your duties can include:
- Gather business requirements
- Set up and maintain data feed/stores
- Performance of Data Analytics & Insight Tasks
- Building of management dashboards
- Set up and maintain data products
Entry requirements
Minimum of 4 X GCSEs grades 9-4 (A-C) including English and Mathematics
Essential Skills:
- Understanding of what data is and how is can be collected
- Have some experience of working with data, such as spreadsheets or databases
- Possess an understanding of why data security is important
- Have knowledge of SQL (any variant of SQL)
- Problem-solving skills, are able to think creatively to find solutions where they are not obvious
- Possess a logical and analytical mindset; ability to manipulate and explore data to find insight
- An innovative mindset, someone who is keen to find ways to improve on existing systems and processes
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Knowledge of Mathematics (ideally A Level equivalent)
- An active interest in A.I. and Machine Learning; can effectively communicate projects they have read about or made themselves.
- Experience with a statistical or Object-Oriented programming language
- Experience setting up and managing databases
- Experience using API’s
- Project experience of Machine Learning or Statistical Computing (any level)
- Experience with Dashboarding tool such as Microsoft PowerBI
- Experience with Data Science tools such as Jupyter Notebooks, or visualisation libraries in any programming language.
Training to be provided
Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
The successful candidate will undertake an eighteen-month, nationally recognised qualification through TDM. This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter working towards the qualification along with weekly off the job training and monthly coaching sessions.
You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. These block weeks will take place online through our Virtual Learning Environment
You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning and at the end of the programme will be assessed via an external assessment body.
This is a Level 3 qualification.
Knowledge modules will include:
- Data Basics – Processing
- Data Basics – Communicating
- Data Basics – Context
Things to consider
- Mentorship throughout placement
- Opportunity to impact the evolution of products and our clients’ business decisions, lead projects early in your career
- 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Remote working
- “Flexi-time” possible around any committed meetings
Skills required
Array
Future prospects
- Potential further training upon completion of the Apprenticeship.
- The opportunity to secure a full-time position once the apprenticeship has concluded.
Hours per week 35
Working week Monday - Friday (times TBC)
Apprenticeship standard Data technician (Level 3)
Rugby, Warwickshire, England, CV22 7PF