Job Description
Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone with more than six months professional experience working as a data analyst or who holds a degree or Master’s degree in a subject such as Data Science or Business Analytics will not be eligible.
You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.
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Who we are:*
At SMRS we help organisations change for the better. We’re natural explorers who collaborate, question and analyse across employer, education and youth marketing to find new ways to help clients overcome challenges both now and in the future. We give a damn about everything we do — only creating work we believe will make a difference. And we bring this to life by adding colour with bright, creative thinking that stands out from the crowd. As part of our team you play your part in creating meaningful work for an agency that recognises and rewards great people.
Your purpose:
To learn and apply data analysis principles under the guidance of experienced professionals. You'll actively contribute to decision-making processes by transforming, interpreting, and presenting data. This role is your opportunity to develop key analytical skills, understand our data infrastructure, and support our team in making data-driven decisions.
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What you’re responsible for:*
- Utilizing a variety of analytical techniques and tools, with a focus on Microsoft Excel
- Extracting, cleaning, and preparing data for subsequent analysis
- Learning and applying data visualization tools, especially Tableau and Tableau Prep
- Gaining proficiency in creating, adjusting, and maintaining client data dashboards
- Acquiring and applying statistical techniques for data analysis
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Key skills you need:*
- Robust analytical and mathematical capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas and pivot tables
- Knowledge of a programming language is a plus
- Familiarity with a data visualization tool is advantageous
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and intellectual agility
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective team collaboration skills, accompanied by a proactive and positive attitude
- A quick learner who can easily grasp and apply new concepts
- Ability to thrive and remain organised in a fast-paced work environment
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You’re doing your job well if:*
- You are enhancing data analysis and visualization output capacity through active learning and support to the data and visualization analyst and data team
- You are closely collaborating with the Insight team
- You are contributing to the efficiency improvement of data visualization and data analysis projects
- You are demonstrating rapid learning and application of new skills
- You are consistently delivering accurate outputs
- You are meeting all set deadlines in a timely manner
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Qualifications & Experience*
Essential
- 7 GCSE’s (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 or A-C including English and Mathematics
Desirable
- 3 A Levels (or equivalent) at grades A-C in any subject but preferably one in a numerical or computing subject
- Applications are encouraged from graduated with related degrees looking for an apprenticeship route to a Data Analytics career.
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Salary: £20,000 to £22,000*
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Apprenticeship Training to be provided:*
You will undertake a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship where you will learn the hands-on skills to extract data from range of sources and systems, model the data and store it in a data store, profile and analyse the data before telling a story with it and making recommendations.
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Job Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
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Application question(s):
- Why do you want to be a data analyst? (Please note, if you do not answer this question your application will not be considered)
- To be considered for this position you must hold either GCSE Maths and English Language or English Literature at grades A – C / 4 – 9, Level 2 Functional Skills Maths and English or a Statement of Equivalency from NARIC / ENIC. If you were successful are you able to provide certificate / certificates to evidence that you hold these? (Failure to answer this question will mean that you application will not be considered and please state which of the above you will be able to provide)
- This position will require you to attend SMRS's offices in Manchester. Please state if you plan to commute or if you plan to relocate. (Please note, if you do not answer this question your application will not be considered)
Work Location: In person