Data Admin Apprentice

FLAME AND FRAGRANCE LIMITED

BLAYDON ON TYNE, NE21 5SD

Closes in 25 days (Monday 14 October)

Posted on 18 September 2024

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Summary

The Office Administrator - Data Management Apprentice will be responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day office operations while managing and organising data for various departments.  This role involves a blend of administrative support, office management, and data entry tasks to support our dynamic team.

Annual wage
£12,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£12,000 - £13,000 per annum.

Training course
Data technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 28 October

Duration

1 Year 4 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Duties: 
Office Administration:

  • Manage front office operations, handling incoming calls, and managing correspondence 
  • Maintain office supplies and inventory, ordering as needed to ensure an efficiently stocked office 
  • Coordinate schedules, appointments, and meetings for staff and management 
  • Assist in organising company events, team meetings 

Data Entry and Management:

  • Perform data entry tasks, ensuring accuracy and consistency in databases and spreadsheets 
  • Regularly update and maintain records, including client information, employee records, and project details 
  • Conduct data checks to ensure quality and integrity of information, identifying and resolving discrepancies 

Where you’ll work

UNITS A & B PATTERSON STREET

BLAYDON ON TYNE

NE21 5SD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

QA LIMITED

Your training course

Data technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
  • Collect, format and save datasets.
  • Summarise and explain gathered data.
  • Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
  • Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
  • Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
  • Audit data results.
  • Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
  • Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
  • Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
  • Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
  • Review own development needs.
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
  • Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
  • Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
  • Prioritise within the context of a project.
  • Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
  • Collect, format and save datasets.
  • Summarise and explain gathered data.
  • Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
  • Manipulate and link different data sets as required.
  • Use tools and techniques to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply basic statistical methods and algorithms to identify trends and patterns in data.
  • Apply cross checking techniques for identifying faults and data results for data project requirements.
  • Audit data results.
  • Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
  • Produce clear and consistent technical documentation using standard organisational templates.
  • Store, manage and distribute in compliance with data security standards and legislation.
  • Explain data and results to different audiences in a way that aids understanding.
  • Review own development needs.
  • Keep up to date with developments in technologies, trends and innovation using a range of sources.
  • Clean data i.e. remove duplicates, typos, duplicate entries, out of date data, parse data (e.g. format telephone numbers according to a national standard) and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
  • Operate as part of a multi-functional team.
  • Prioritise within the context of a project.

    • Your training plan

    Why choose our Data Essentials apprenticeship? 
    QA’s Data Essentials Level 3 apprenticeship can support your business to be more productive with data and adapt to a modern-day workplace. 

    Data available to organisations is increasing at scale. How your business leverages it is essential to successful transformation and continued growth.

    QA's Data Essentials Level 3 apprentice will learn to:

    • Source, format and present data securely using Microsoft Excel 
    • Analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes 
    • Blend data from multiple sources as directed 
    • Communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience 
    • Apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data 

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • any subject --- x3 (grade 4)
    • English (grade 3)
    • Maths (grade 3)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Team working
    • Non judgemental
    • Microsoft Office Suite skills:
    • Word, Excel, PowerPoint

    About this company

    The company was born out of a love for the art of candle making and a desire to bring beautifully crafted, high-quality fragrances into homes across the UK. What started as a small venture has grown into a thriving company, offering a diverse range of products that cater to every mood, style, and occasion.

    After this apprenticeship

    90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. 

    Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. 

    Benefits: 

    • A positive and inclusive work environment 
    • Opportunities for professional growth and development 
    • 20 days paid leaves/annum plus the public holidays 
    • Free staff car park and great transport links 

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    QA LIMITED

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000277666.

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    Closes in 25 days (Monday 14 October)

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