Data Apprentice
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LIMITED
Leicester (LE1 1SH)
Closes on Saturday 31 May 2025
Posted on 17 April 2025
Contents
Summary
Ready to kick-start your career in a fast-paced, professional environment where no two days are the same? Join us as a Business Data Apprentice and become the heartbeat of our admin team! Come join a team that values your potential, celebrates progress, and makes admin anything but boring!
- Wage
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£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Data technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 4 June 2025
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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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
As a Business Data Apprentice you will play a vital role in supporting day-to-day operations, client communications, and data management tasks. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Client Interaction:
Professionally meet and greet clients as they arrive at the office, ensuring a welcoming and professional first impression. You’ll also be responsible for directing clients to the appropriate team member or area and handling basic client enquiries
Data Entry and Record Management:
Accurately input data into spreadsheets and internal systems, ensuring all records are up to date, well-organised, and compliant with relevant data protection guidelines. Attention to detail and consistency will be essential
Post Handling:
Receive incoming post, open and scan correspondence, and distribute it to the relevant departments efficiently. You will also assist with sending out outgoing mail as required
Telephone and Call Handling:
Answer incoming calls promptly and professionally, transferring calls to the correct department or colleague. Take detailed messages when required and ensure follow-ups are completed
CRM System Use:
Utilise the organisation’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to log interactions, update client information and support effective communication and record-keeping
Template Correspondence:
Generate and send pre-approved template letters and emails to clients and third-party organisations. Ensure communications are accurate, timely, and in line with company standards
Where you’ll work
22 St Georges Way, Leicester, LE1 1SH
Leicester
LE1 1SH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD
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 : Equal to Level 3 (A level)
Your training plan:
All training will be delivered online by Wise Origin, offering flexible, expert-led instruction with interactive sessions and digital resources. This ensures apprentices can develop their skills while balancing work commitments.
We deliver further education and provide employment opportunities through our Apprenticeship Programmes and other funded provisions.
We specialise in Digital, IT & Data Apprenticeships and our aim is to help businesses and individuals make wise decisions for better futures.
Throughout the program, you will receive dedicated support from your tutor to ensure your success.
Upon completing your apprenticeship, you will be awarded the Level 3 Data Technician.
Requirements
Desirable 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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
About this company
Learning for Futures Ltd (trading as Wise Origin) is a national training provider, proudly rated Ofsted Grade 2. Since 2006, we have specialised in delivering high-quality apprenticeship training across diverse sectors, with a strong focus on IT and Digital. Our mission is to provide nationally recognised apprenticeship programs that drive positive outcomes and qualifications. We are committed to maintaining exceptional standards of training and fostering an inclusive learning environment that empowers individuals and supports employer success.
After this apprenticeship
Ongoing career development and progression opportunities upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEARNING FOR FUTURES LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000316294.
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Closes on Saturday 31 May 2025
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