At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to analyse data and support decision-making in a vibrant college environment.
- Company: City of Portsmouth College, a progressive and supportive workplace.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, discounts, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Gain hands-on experience with experienced professionals in a dynamic educational setting.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in data analysis while making a real impact on students' futures.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, plus a passion for data and problem-solving.
The predicted salary is between 25410 - 27839 £ per year.
Location: Highbury Campus
Salary: £25,410.97 - £27,839.68 Full Time Equivalent per annum
Hours of work: 37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year, fixed-term, Apprenticeship, September 2026 start
About us
At City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators.
What we offer
- Annual Leave: 25 days total and closure for winter shutdown period in line with Hampshire County Council school holidays & statutory bank holidays
- Pension: Generous Local Government pension.
- Learning & Development: Programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
- Staff Development: Access to the College staff development programmes and CPD
- Onsite Discounts: City of Portsmouth College Hair Salon & 50% off at the City of Portsmouth College Sports Centre
- Online Discounts: Unidays, Student Beans, and Totum with a City of Portsmouth College email address
- Parking: Free car parking across all campus sites (apart from Arundel)
- Blue Light Card: providing several discounts for clothing, electrical goods, food and days out, even concert tickets!
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-focused Apprentice Data Analyst to join our data, compliance and systems development team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone starting a career in data analysis to gain hands‑on experience within the further education sector, working alongside colleagues who manage funding returns, performance reporting and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Helping to build and maintain dashboards and reports covering areas such as attendance, retention, achievement and destinations
- Assisting with the preparation of performance summaries and RAG-status reporting for internal meetings and governance purposes
- Supporting colleagues in preparing evidence and management information for external reviews, audits and inspections
- Helping to monitor data quality and flagging discrepancies for correction
- Learning how funding and compliance frameworks (such as DfE requirements and Qualification Achievement Rates) apply to day‑to‑day data work
- Providing general administrative support to the wider team as required
- To analyse data using SQL queries, spreadsheets, relational databases and other tools to produce a range of supporting datasets to aid the teams when capturing and correcting student data.
- To act as a member of the Information Services Team and to cover other duties relevant to the area including admissions, and open evenings in relation to giving potential students advice and guidance.
- To process enrolments and payments and associated paperwork, when required.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial and College policies and procedures must be maintained.
- To liaise with staff across the college in ensuring the accuracy of the ILR data.
- Undertake any other duties commensurate with the requirements of the post.
To be successful in this role
- GCSE grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (or willingness to work towards Functional Skills alongside the apprenticeship)
- A genuine interest in data, numbers and problem‑solving
- Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Willingness to learn sector‑specific systems and terminology
- A proactive, organised approach and the ability to manage multiple tasks
- No prior experience in further education is required — full training and support will be provided
Diversity and Inclusion
Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.
Pre-Employment Checks
The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.
Data Analyst Apprentice in Portsmouth employer: City of Portsmouth College
City of Portsmouth College is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and growth. Located at the North Harbour Campus, the college provides unique opportunities to engage with local businesses and make a meaningful impact on apprentices' lives, all while enjoying a collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork.
Contact Details:
City of Portsmouth College Recruitment Team
