Data Technician Apprentice

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: £23,000 a year
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Training course: Data technician (level 3)
Hours: Mon- Fri. Shifts tbc.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 6 January
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

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 the gathered data
Blend data sets from multiple sources and present in a 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

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 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.

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