Introduction
Reporting to the Impact Manager, the apprentice will gather data from multiple sources, ensure accuracy, and identify trends to inform decision-making. They\'ll contribute to dashboards, reports, and visualisations, helping communicate insights to stakeholders.
About the Employer
What we offer
- Generous Group Personal Pension Scheme and life cover (subject to age and earnings)
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus 10.5 public and privilege days
- Buy and sell annual leave
- Option to carry over up to two weeks annual leave
- Pirbright gym with subsidised membership
- Pirbright social club
- Pirbright Lifestyle Hub (employee discount site)
- Cycle to work
- Subsidised staff restaurant
- Childcare allowance
- Free onsite parking
- Electric Car charging facilities
What You\'ll Do
The L4 Data Analyst Apprentice in the Knowledge Exchange and Collaboration (KEC) team supports the collection, validation, and analysis of impact data to demonstrate programme outcomes. The apprentice also supports monitoring and evaluation processes, documents data practices, and collaborates with colleagues to understand reporting needs. Through developing skills in data analysis, communication, and problem-solving, they play a key role in strengthening evidence-based impact assessment. Role responsibilities include:
- Collect and compile impact data from multiple internal and external sources.
- Clean, validate, and organise datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Analyse data to identify trends, outcomes, and insights on programme impact.
- Create reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate findings clearly.
- Support monitoring & evaluation frameworks and impact measurement methods.
- Work with stakeholders to understand data needs and reporting requirements.
- Document processes, data definitions, and analysis methods.
- Ensure data governance, privacy, and ethical use of information.
The successful candidate will have an interest in business analysis and data and be keen to develop their skills through the apprenticeship. They will be organised, have good attention to detail, and enjoy working with data to solve problems. They will also be able to work effectively with colleagues across the Institute and be willing to learn new systems and ways of working.
Essential
GCSEs or Functional Skills at Level 2 (GCSE 4+) in English, Science, and Maths (s). Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office An interest in data analysis, business improvement and project delivery (s/i) Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload.(s/i) Ability to work independently and as part of a team. (s/i)
Desirable
Evidence of networking skills with the ability to build effective collaborative relationships (s/i) Basic knowledge of Python or other data analysis tools (s) Experience working with databases or spreadsheets. Such as Microsoft excel (s)
Training Outcome
Upon completion, the apprentice will have a qualification as a Level 4 Data Analyst.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
Qualifications
Essential - GCSE - English - 4/CEssential - GCSE - Maths - 4/CCourse InformationCourse: Data analyst (level 4)Level: 4Route: DigitalApprenticeship Level: Higher
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Mon-Thurs 08:45 - 17:15, Fri 08:30 - 16:30.
Expected Duration: 1 Year 5 Months
Training Provider: TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
Data Analyst Apprentice – The Pirbright Institute – GU24 0NF – £20,402p/a – 37hrs/w in Brookwood employer: The Pirbright Institute
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