Data Technician Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a Data Technician Apprentice to join us at What’s Possible Group: the only harmonious marketing group for dynamic growth brands. Receiving the opportunity to support media specialists from a range of our teams, from TV advertising, print advertising, online/digital advertising and wider media planning and strategy disciplines.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Data technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm or Monday to Friday 9.30am to 6.00pm with a 9 day fortnight meaning every other Friday you will have off.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 26 May 2025

Duration

2 years

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

We are looking for Data & Media Technology Apprentices to join us here at What’s Possible Group: the only harmonious marketing group for dynamic growth brands.

The next generation of advertising and media professionals is incredibly important to our growth, not just as a business, but for our entire industry. That’s why we’re looking to take on a group of apprentices who are passionate about starting their career in the world of advertising and media.

You will get the opportunity to work with data analytics professionals and help them support media specialists from a range of our teams, from TV advertising, print advertising, online/digital advertising and wider media planning and strategy disciplines.

What you’ll be doing:

Work with multiple departments (Client Team, AV, Online, Print) to understand how we create impactful campaigns, eventually taking ownership of key data processes
Use tools like SQL, Python, and cloud platforms to collect, manage, and structure large datasets, uncovering media, market, and audience insights that shape client strategies
Become an expert user of our in-house reporting technologies, supporting teams across the business to maximise their adoption and impact
Learn the full campaign lifecycle—from initial briefing to optimisation and post-campaign analysis—supporting data-driven decision-making at every stage
Work with the team to maintain high data integrity, establish consistency models, document governance processes, and ensure accurate data input
Act as a key contact for advertising schedule adjustments and data optimisations to drive continuous performance improvements
Support analysis and process improvements, ensuring data accuracy and consistency across platforms
Develop expertise in reporting tools across TV, online media, print, and digital channels
Gain hands-on experience with platforms and tools such as SQL, Python, Azure, Google Analytics, and Adverity

Who will you be:

Eager and passionate about starting your career within the technology landscape of advertising & media. It’s an awesome industry, lots of fun can be had, but it does require hard work
You’ll be a people-person, great at building relationships, eager to learn, and able to explain subjects to those with little knowledge.
When you learn something, you share it!
You’ll ideally have achieved level 9-5 (A*-C) in Maths & English GCSE. Further education (A-Levels) is beneficial
You will have a keen eye for detail. We need to get things right for our clients, and there’s very little scope for error

Where you’ll work

94 White Lion St
London
N1 9PF

Training

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

College or training organisation

THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE 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

Data Technician Apprenticeship Level 3

This occupation is found in all sectors where data is generated or processed including but not limited to finance, retail, education, health, media, manufacturing and hospitality. The broad purpose of the occupation is to source, format and present data securely in a relevant way for analysis using basic methods; to communicate outcomes appropriate to the audience; analyse structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes; blend data from multiple sources as directed and apply legal and ethical principles when manipulating data.

You will learn how to do the following:

Source data from a collection of already identified trusted sources in a secure manner
Collate and format data to facilitate processing and presentation for review and further advanced analysis by others
Present data for review and analysis by others, using the required medium for example, tables, charts and graphs
Blend data by combining data from various sources and formats to explore its relevance for the business needs
Analyse simple and complex structured and unstructured data to support business outcomes using basic statistical methods to analyse the data.
Validate results of analysis using various techniques, e.g cross-checking, to identify faults in data results and to ensure data quality
Communicate results verbally, through reports and technical documentation and tailor the message for the audience
Store, manage and share data securely in a compliant manner
Collaborate with people both internally and externally at all levels with a view to creating value from data
Practice continuous self learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development

See full training standard here:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/data-technician-v1-0

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
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative

Other requirements

The role is mainly based in London, but there will be an element of remote working involved. Benefits We provide an exciting, fast paced, people first environment that allows everyone to grow, learn and thrive. We work a 9-day fortnight, meaning staff have every other Friday off! We’ve built a benefits package that invests in our employees’ long-term personal and professional growth and wellbeing. Up to £189 a month travel allowance

About this company

What’s Possible Group is the only harmonious marketing group exclusively for marketers at entrepreneurial brands. Growth is your number one business priority, but targets grow faster than budgets, and resource and time are always limited. You have to outsmart wealthier market leaders while navigating your own fast-moving business (which might acquire tomorrow while disrupting your category today). You need to deliver tangible results and demonstrate them with metrics and language your board understands.

https://whatspossiblegroup.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Up to £189 a month travel allowance.

After this apprenticeship

Potential of a full-time position is available for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

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