Data Technician Apprentice
MARENGO COMMUNICATIONS LIMITED
Launceston, PL15 7FJ
Closes in 21 days (Friday 8 November)
Posted on 18 October 2024
Contents
Summary
The apprentice will support a team of administrators and directors to source, format and present data relevant to each project. 40 hours a week position
- Annual wage
- £25,178 a year
- Training course
- Data technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon- Fri
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 6 January
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
You will:
- be keen to learn
- have a strong work ethic
- have a keen eye for detail
- work well with others and independently
- be reliable and trustworthy
- manage own time to meet deadlines and communicate with the team
- use own initiative
- have a thorough and organised approach
- act professionally and be respectful, inclusive and positive
- be able to build positive and effective working relationships and communicate well
- be solutions-orientated, accepting responsibility for own actions
We will support you through each stage of your apprenticeship and beyond including other further education opportunities you may seek.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the admin team and other colleagues to produce tables, charts and graphs for input into reports using data sourced from hard copy, and other already identified trusted sources ensuring information is accurate and easy to read.
- Collate and format data for review and further advanced analysis by others.
- Cross-check and identify faults in data results to ensure data quality.
- Communicate results verbally, through reports and technical documentation tailoring the message to the audience.
- Store, manage and share data securely in a compliant manner.
- Keep up to date with technological developments to develop relevant skills.
Marengo will work closely with us to ensure the apprentices gain the following skills:
- Source and migrate data from already identified different sources.
- Collect, format and save data sets.
- 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, 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.
We believe our people are our biggest asset and want to see them enjoy and thrive at Marengo. We have developed an industry-leading benefits package that includes:
- 25 days holiday, holiday over Christmas and the New Year and your birthday off
- 5% company pension contributions
- Private healthcare, income protection, critical illness and death in service
- Bonus paid in two sums per financial year (after qualifying period)
- RAC roadside assistance
- All the tea, coffee and biscuits you can reasonably consume
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay for those becoming parents
- Formal time off in lieu policy
- We do have a Christmas ‘do’, but you’re not required to wear a Christmas jumper
Where you’ll work
Marengo Communications Ltd, Number One Business Centre, Western Road
Launceston
PL15 7FJ
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
THE WKCIC GROUP
Your training course
Data technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Data technician Level 3
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- IT skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
Other requirements
Marengo is an equal opportunities employer; we encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to attract a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from candidates regardless of their ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, religious beliefs or age. Salary (plus achievement increments)
About this company
Marengo is a leading communications consultancy, focusing on political and community engagement. Our clients range from housebuilding, retail and commercial through to renewables and infrastructure. Established in 2017, we have offices in Bristol, Launceston and London. We a growing company with a team of experienced administrators who support directors at every stage of a project.
After this apprenticeship
Further opportunities may be available after completion of apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE WKCIC GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282908.
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Closes in 21 days (Friday 8 November)
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