Data Support Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
About QA Apprenticeships:
- We are the largest Microsoft Gold Learning Partner in the UK. We’ll offer you a broad range of Microsoft training courses, taught by highly experienced experts.
- We hold the highest overall pass rate among UK tech training providers (*Based on end-point assessments by the BCS 2020).
- We’ve been awarded Gold for ‘Best Use of Blended Learning’ 2020 at the Learning Tech Awards. Our model of learning is a blend of virtual and face-to-face learning sessions. You’ll gain knowledge through a combination of project and lab work, events, self-research, self-paced learning and peer-to-peer learning.
- We’ll help you get on-the-job experience, earn a salary and work towards an industry-recognised qualification all the way up to Masters level.
Apprentices are in demand.
Whether you're just starting out, looking for a career change, or eager to build new skills in your current role, we can get you a foot in the door with a top employer in Derby, East Midlands.
In the last decade, we’ve jump-started the careers of over 30,000 eager learners introducing them to leading employers - from local successful businesses to the biggest brands on the planet like the BBC, Barclays, Vodafone, Fujitsu and British Airways.
As a QA apprentice, you’ll gain on-the-job experience, earn a salary and receive all your training at no cost to you. With our career progression pathways, you can take your learning as far as you want – all the way from a Level 3 apprenticeship to a Bachelor or Masters degree, completely debt-free.
***PLEASE NOTE***: This is a training opportunity that may lead to an apprenticeship.
Roles and responsibilities:
We are looking for some technically savvy and resourceful apprentices to join the innovative world of data and data analytics. Like the sound of translating data from chunks of numbers into plain, understandable language? A Data Analyst apprenticeship is your route into a rewarding career.
You’ll learn to:
- Source, format and present data securely, using Microsoft Excel, Power BI and SQL
- Analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes
- Blend data from multiple sources as directed
- Communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience
Salary:
Salaries range from £10,000 - £16,000 per annum, dependent on the employer.
Is this you?
We’re looking for someone who wants to push technology to its limits. You’re passionate about using technology to help you make sense of data and finding patterns and solutions. A good attitude and a willingness to learn are essential.
You will also need:
- 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)
- Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject
Where will your apprenticeship take you?
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing; this is 20% higher than the national average.
This apprenticeship programme opens the door for further employment opportunities including:
- Data Technician
- Junior Data Analyst
- Marketing Executive
- Financial Analyst
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Education Support & Training Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Data Support Apprentice roles across QA Apprenticeships's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Education Support & Training Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10,000 - £16,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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