Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship 2026 in Swindon

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, UK

Start date: July 2026

Salary: £19,500 (year one)

Are you looking to kickstart your career at a business where you can really make an impact? Whether we’re delivering power to millions, trading in new areas across the globe or leading the rapid growth of offshore wind, our world‑class IT puts us at the forefront of the energy industry. Join our RWEST UK Apprenticeship Programme and you can be part of it. You’ll spend 24 months studying towards the Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard. You will get the chance to grow a career within the IT Infrastructure team of a large global organisation.

About The Role

This role is located within the Back Office and Accounting IT team, an integral part of our RWE Supply & Trading IT function providing IT services and products to all RWE Supply & Trading business functions. We work at the intersection of technology and business, collaborating with teams across the Back Office, Front Office, CAO, and IT. Our mission? To ensure every trade is captured flawlessly, reconciled correctly, and settled seamlessly. As part of a dynamic team distributed across the UK and Germany you will gain real, practical experience from an early stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Gathering: Collaborating with our internal IT teams and business stakeholders to understand and document their business needs and requirements.
• Process Analysis: Examine current business and IT processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.
• Data Analysis: Analyse data to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions.
• Solution Design: Based on requirements, working to develop and propose solutions to address business challenges and improve processes.
• Documentation: Create detailed documentation of business requirements, processes, and proposed solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Maintain effective communication with stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and they are kept informed of progress.
• Agile IT Team Support: Become part of our Agile IT Team delivering IT products to business stakeholders and assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of tasks.
• Testing and Validation: Ensure that proposed solutions meet business requirements through testing and validation.

Job Requirements And Experience

• Enthusiasm and drive to complete your apprenticeship programme and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.
• A curious, analytical, and problem‑solving mindset with good attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective dialogue with business stakeholders, suppliers, and partners.
• The ability to work both as an individual, as well as with others.
• The ability to balance work, study, and other life commitments (you will be provided with the appropriate support and study time to achieve this).
• Willingness for occasional travel, as required, to support the role.

Entry Requirements

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject, including maths and English.
• Level 3 qualification + 12 months work experience.
• OR Business or business‑related degree (Finance, Economics, Maths, etc.).
• OR Non‑business degree + at least 6 months work experience.

From here, you’ll have a community of support. At RWE, we have an energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experience you bring.

Your Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual discretionary bonus, ensuring rewarding efforts.
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Comprehensive health benefits, providing extensive health coverage.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing you with confidential help for any work, health, or life matters.
• Progressive family‑friendly policies that support an inclusive workplace.
• Modern offices and trading floors located in prime areas, fully equipped with the latest technology.
• An open and diverse company culture that promotes collaboration and engagement.

Apply before 31st March 2025 with just a few clicks. Please note that it is mandatory to upload your CV and cover letter in English. Your CV should include your most recent A‑Level (or equivalent) grades. While not required, we’d also be happy to receive a cover letter.

Any further questions? Reach out to us. We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity.

About Us

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight‑knit around 2,200‑strong team’s drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO₂ emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too. Tech‑led and customer‑focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well‑established graduate programmes to success‑related recognition – you’ll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.