Company Overview
Our first shop opened in 1981 in Penzance, selling durable clothing to artists and mariners. Today, we are a modern, data-enabled omnichannel retailer with a growing international presence. We blend heritage with innovation, designing timeless clothing from responsibly sourced fabrics, and use technology to improve how we operate, grow and serve customers.
Role Overview
As a Business Analyst Apprentice, you will learn how to explore how different teams operate, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the delivery of changes across processes, services and systems. You will develop the skills to ask the right questions, gather and interpret information, and clearly communicate ideas that help shape business decisions.
Working closely with Technology Operations and colleagues across the organisation, you will support projects that improve how we deliver for our customers and colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Learn how different teams operate and what they need to succeed.
- Ask questions, gather information to understand problems and opportunities for improvement.
- Support documentation of current processes and potential improvements.
- Produce clear notes and simple documentation to explain requirements and ideas.
- Take notes and capture actions in meetings and workshops.
- Work with colleagues to support projects and business change initiatives across the organisation.
- Help test systems and changes before they go live to ensure they work and operate smoothly.
- Keep documentation organised, accurate, and up to date.
Qualifications
- GCSE English & maths 4‑9 / A*‑C or equivalent.
- Three A‑levels or equivalent.
- Problem‑solving and multitasking skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Motivated, driven and proactive.
- Team worker, flexible/adaptable.
- Ability to deliver tasks.
- A‑levels in a relevant subject desirable.
- Experience working in a fast‑paced or deadline‑driven environment desirable.
- Basic IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office) desirable.
Apprenticeship Details
As one of our apprentices you will be on a 2‑year fixed‑term contract starting in September 2026. Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will work towards a Level 4 Business Analyst standard with support from your line manager and the Training & Early Career Advisor.
Assessment Day
The Assessment Day for this role is taking place on Monday 20th July.
Benefits
- Salary £18 000 per year (Band 1)
- 34 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service
- Attractive 50% employee discount
- Flexible benefits allowance to personalise your benefits package
- Private Medical Scheme including 24/7 virtual GP
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust with 24/7 support
- Pension plan with generous 7% employer contributions
- Life assurance programme
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Flexible working opportunities with our hybrid working approach
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Do Good Things with our two days per year paid volunteering opportunities
- Employee networks to develop and provide support to our people, including the Inclusion & Belonging Network
- 100s of savings on top retailers and gym memberships through our discount hub
Diversity & Inclusion
We love to celebrate uniqueness and are committed to making Seasalt a place where everyone feels they belong. As an inclusive employer, we want to invite a diverse range of candidates to apply for our roles. We aim to work flexibly where possible and value a range of perspectives - diversity of thought helps us to grow. We are happy to help with any adjustments to our recruitment process and beyond. Just drop us an email at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk.
Application Process
Closing date for applications is 6th July, however our roles may close earlier so we would recommend applying as soon as you are able. The ID number for this role is IND‑779.
