Apprentice Data Analyst

Summary

Our Data team are responsible for sourcing, analysing, and presenting data insights that influence business decisions. We are looking for an apprentice to join the team and through collaborating with stakeholders, you’ll help transform data into meaningful solutions to drive efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Wage: Competitive
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Training course: Data analyst (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 1 September
Duration: 2 years
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

This is an exciting time to join United Living on our Apprenticeship Programme as the business continues to grow and we have a significant order book of secured future projects.

Our Property Services business revitalises homes and communities through the regeneration of living spaces, breathing new life into neighbourhoods. Our Data team are responsible for sourcing, analysing, and presenting data insights that influence business decisions. We are looking for an apprentice to join the team and through collaborating with stakeholders, you’ll help transform data into meaningful solutions to drive efficiency, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence—all while adhering to organisational and regulatory standards. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

Data Identification and Collection

Identifying and assessing data sources relevant to business requirements, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.
Collect, compile, and cleanse datasets from internal systems and external sources, addressing quality issues as needed.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Engaging with clients and colleagues across departments to establish data reporting needs and deliver clear, actionable insights.
Fostering relationships that enhance collaboration and shared decision-making.

Data Analysis and Visualization

Analysing data trends and patterns to provide evidence-based recommendations that improve property services and operations.
Creating dashboards and models for performance monitoring, ensuring clarity and accessibility for diverse stakeholders.

Performance Reporting

Developing standard and customised reports to track business and operational metrics.
Presenting findings through visualisations and narratives, ensuring recommendations are aligned with United Living’s goals.

Compliance and Ethical Practices

Ensuring all data is managed in line with GDPR and organizational policies, incorporating best practices for data ethics and security.
Promoting accurate, ethical representation of data in internal and external communications.

Where you’ll work

8 Lupton Road

Thame

OX9 3SE

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

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED

Your training course

Data analyst (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

Use data systems securely to meet requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation including principles of Privacy by Design
implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
analyse data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
identify and escalate quality risks in data analysis with suggested mitigation or resolutions as appropriate
undertake customer requirements analysis and implement findings in data analytics planning and outputs
identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
apply organizational architecture requirements to data analysis activities
apply statistical methodologies to data analysis tasks
apply predictive analytics in the collation and use of data
collaborate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders using appropriate styles and behaviours to suit the audience
use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data
collate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and convert into infographics, reports, tables, dashboards and graphs
select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome
Use data systems securely to meet requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation including principles of Privacy by Design
implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
analyse data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
identify and escalate quality risks in data analysis with suggested mitigation or resolutions as appropriate
undertake customer requirements analysis and implement findings in data analytics planning and outputs
identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
apply organizational architecture requirements to data analysis activities
apply statistical methodologies to data analysis tasks
apply predictive analytics in the collation and use of data
collaborate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders using appropriate styles and behaviours to suit the audience
use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data
collate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and convert into infographics, reports, tables, dashboards and graphs
select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome

Your training plan

As an Apprentice with United Living, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living, and the construction industry.

As part of your apprenticeship programme you will be enrolled on the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, which will be delivered by our training partner LearnTech. The programme is 18-24 months long and you will study online, spending one day per week working towards achieving your qualification. This could be attending a virtual classroom lesson or workshop, having 1:1 meeting with your tutor, completing online resources, completing research, or working on evidence to put in your portfolio. You will also meet regularly with your coach and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme as expected. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be awarded a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.

More training information

To help you settle into your role, we’ll provide you with a buddy from our apprentice population. They will have some great advice as they were in exactly the same situation as you not so long ago, and you’ll also receive full support from your Line Manager and the Early Careers Team who will help guide you throughout your apprenticeship programme to help you achieve professional success.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4-9/C-A* or equivalent)

Other in:

A Levels, BTEC, Apprenticeship, T-Level (grade Pass)

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
Customer care skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

About this company

United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK, comprised of four complementary businesses. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future. We invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Building a diverse, inclusive, and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves, is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success, but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation, adaptability, and wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day. We are a fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business. We welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change to establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

https://unitedliving.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will continue your career at United Living and could progress to either a higher level apprenticeship or further training as part of your development.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

United Living Group

Rebecca Harrison

earlycareers@unitedliving.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302413.

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Closes on Sunday 6 April 2025

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Company’s application instructions

How to apply If you’re looking to be part of an exciting journey with an evolving business and want to learn something new, every day? They you’ve come to the right place. If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please visit our website and click the I’m interested button and submit an application. We recommend you apply as early as possible.

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