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Employer description
Main description
What you’ll do at work
Job duties;
Extracting, analysing, and reporting on data samples using SQL, excel spreadsheets and Melodi our bespoke IT system.
Running reports, checking for errors, and explaining issues/trends.
Responding to requests for data and providing supporting information to both internal and external customers.
Continuously looking for improvements to existing processes & checks and balances.
Ensuring that data integrity is effectively managed and that the data we hold is secure.
Training to be provided
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED
Your training course
Data technician (level 3) Equal to A level
Your training plan
Data Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.
If you need to unlock and better communicate the data and technology you have at your disposal, this apprenticeship will help your employees become more data literate to understand insights, create transformation, and give you the competitive edge.
With sharp analysis at its heart, a Kaplan Data Literacy apprenticeship is anything but standard.
As well as developing technical skills using a range of core technologies and platforms, we support our learners to weave together the ability to source, analyse, work with data, and generate insights that underpin business decisions.
Our Data Literacy apprenticeship programme integrates five modules of technical training with work based projects. This ensures that learning and skills are directly applied to the apprentice’s role, and maximises the time used as part of off-the-job training.
The modules include:
Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate
Data Literacy
Data Analysis and Visualisation with Excel
Databases and Data Modelling
Data Challenge
For each module, learners benefit from attending small, scheduled Live Online classes taught by a subject matter specialist, combined with additional online learning that can be completed at their own pace. Each of our live classes are interactive and involve lots of practical discussion, giving learners quality time both with tutors and industry peers to spark new ideas and get new perspectives. Learners get practical lab time to hone their skills and learn from each other, as well as their tutor.
An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.
Entry Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in: Maths (grade 9/A* - 4/C) and English (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
A Level or equivalent in: any (grade 9/A* - 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Other requirements
Please note this is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office (core days Monday and Tuesday in the office) Holiday and benefits 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, company pension, flexible working, life insurance and performance bonus. Parking/transport Free parking available on site, train station and bus station within walking distance of office.
Future Prospects
Potential progression to Data Analyst role or within the wider Operations team.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 23/02/2025
Salary
£23,795 a year
Location
This job is located in Braintree, Essex
How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
