Apprentice HR Information Systems - Level 3

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED

Worcester, WR5 1AQ

Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 December)

Posted on 18 November 2024


Summary

Platform Housing owns and manages 47,000 homes across the Midlands, with a portfolio that includes social and affordable rent and shared ownership houses. Platform Housing is the 7th largest housing association builder completing 1,448 new homes in 2019/20 at an investment of £258m.

Annual wage
£21,915 a year

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Training course
Data technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, with a 30 minute lunch break and with some flexibility.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 20 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

In this newly created apprenticeship, you will be joining a vibrant, fast-paced team and will be pivotal in providing day-to-day support to the wider team whilst developing invaluable skills for your future career.

Some of your daily tasks will include:

  • Working on HR data analysis and systems support
  • Learning essential skills to help our business make informed decisions
  • Working closely with experienced colleagues

Whether you’re just starting out, or looking for a career change, this opportunity will give you a fantastic grounding for your career!

Although the main part of the role is working from home, you'll be required to travel and work from our offices in Worcester (WR5 1AQ) or Birmingham Business Park (B37 7YD) as needed, typically once or twice a week. 

Where you’ll work

2 Central Park, Great Western Avenue

( Home Based)

Worcester

WR5 1AQ

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

QA 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

Working within the HR Information System (HRIS) you will  have the opportunity to study a Level 3 Data Technician with QA limited or similar, by attending 1 day a week alongside learning and working with experienced Colleagues in the HRIS Team during the remainder of the week. 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4 or C and above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or C and above)

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
  • Team working
  • Self Motivated

About this company

Apprenticeships are great. We believe in their power to inspire & launch amazing careers. A 5yr Apprentice Strategy has exciting opportunities including a variety of routes. Platform own & manage 47,000 homes across the Midlands. We make real positive difference to lives & communities. Working here is more than a job. We are about growth & ambition. We continue to develop our program & grow our own talent. Platform colleagues have a set of values, that’s what we look for in people who join us.

https://platformhousinggroup.current-vacancies.com/Careers/Platform%20Housing%20External%20VSP-1047 (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

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

It is likely that you will complete the Data Technician Level 3 qualification in 18 - 24 months and will be further supported in your learning and development with the opportunity to attend further training courses. 

This is a Fixed Term Contract but on successful completion of your Apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for any related job vacancies within Platform Housing Group. If you gain permanent employment you will continue to be supported in your learning and development. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PLATFORM HOUSING LIMITED

Kim Bowen (HR Information & Systems Manager

kim.bowen@platformhg.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287922.

Apply now

Closes in 15 days (Friday 6 December)

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