Data Administration Apprentice

Summary

The Level 3 Data Admin Technician apprenticeship offers an excellent blend of business administration and data technician training. This role is ideal for individuals keen on building a career in a detailed admin position where data extraction, reporting, and analysis are critical.

Wage

£15,600 a year

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£15,600 for the first 12 months, raising to £19,500 during the first year after successfully passing probation, and then raising to at least the National Minimum Wage for your age thereafter.

Training course

Data technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday- Friday 9am- 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 28 April 2025

Duration

1 year 5 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Key Responsibilities:

Perform general administrative duties, including filing, answering phone calls, and responding to customer enquiries
Organise and schedule meetings, maintaining accurate records and documentation
Support the team by managing office supplies and handling correspondence
Extract, process, and analyse data to support business objectives
Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using tools like Excel and Power BI
Interpret data insights to inform business decisions

Requirements:

Interest in business administration and data analysis, with a passion for learning new skills
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel or similar tools is beneficial
Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail for accurate data interpretation
Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively
Confident communicator, both written and verbal, for stakeholder engagement
Motivated to gain certifications and grow in the field of data analytics and administration
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required

Where you’ll work

NO 3
THE WORKSHOPS
GREENFIELD ROAD
PULLOXHILL
MK45 5BF

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SOLVEWAY 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

Training Biweekly classes (length 3 hours) alternating between Data+ and Excel/Power BI (NB: Exams optional)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE 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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

Leading Fabrics is a trimmings shop providing goods for film, theatre, craftspeople and more. They have recently supported an apprentice to complete their Business Admin course with a Distinction, and are keen to employ another apprentice to join their growing and busy team!

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

After this apprenticeship

After successfully completing the Data Technician Level 3 course, you will have the opportunity to progress to a more senior position within the company and take on more responsibilities

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOLVEWAY LIMITED

Catherine Wingrove

catherinewingrove@solveway.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313906.

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Closes in 22 days (Sunday 27 April 2025)

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