Data Technician Apprentice - Greenford

GLOBAL BANKING SCHOOL LTD

Greenford, UB6 0HE

Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 17 December)

Posted on 19 November 2024

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Summary

You will develop your skills in gathering existing and/or new data across GBS. Performing basic level analysis using appropriate analytical techniques, you will contribute to the presentation of findings and insights within daily operational reporting as well as working as part of a team to deliver external and statutory data.

Annual wage
£20,000 a year

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Training course
Data technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 6.00pm

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Thursday 19 December

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

2

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

  • Support the Data and Information Team to work with internal stakeholders to gather business requirements for internal and external reporting needs
  • Source data for internal and external reporting requirements from trusted sources in a secure manner
  • Validate and cleanse data using appropriate techniques to ensure data quality
  • Store, manage and share data securely in a compliant manner (i.e. taking account of GDPR)
  • Present data visualisation using charts, graphs, tables and other more sophisticated visualisation tools such as PowerBi
  • Perform routine descriptive and statistical analysis and respond to ad-hoc queries
  • Summarise and present results to range of stakeholders suggesting recommendations where appropriate
  • Use data to gain understanding of GBS and develop practice in using data for decision making
  • Assist in audits for data quality, data integrity and data governance
  • Practice continuous self-learning and enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development

Where you’ll work

Global Banking School, Horsenden House, 891 Greenford Road

Greenford

UB6 0HE

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

METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

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

  • Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship Standard
     

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 4-9)
  • English (grade 4-9)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Starting salary is £20,000 - £23,000

About this company

Global Banking School (GBS) is a dynamic and fast growing Higher Education provider with campuses across the UK.  We are a vibrant and diverse family of committed staff bringing life-changing learning to a wider range of communities. Applying evidence-based research and corporate case studies to classroom learning, we provide higher education that has real impact and real world relevance.

After this apprenticeship

  • Excellent progression available within the company
  • This may lead to a permanent position with employer and future progression

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

METAGEDU APPRENTICESHIPS LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000288140.

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Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 17 December)

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