Apprentice Business Analyst

Plymouth Community Homes; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent social housing association in Plymouth seeks a Business Analyst Apprentice to support projects that drive digital transformation and improve business processes. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and an interest in technology, with an A-level in a relevant subject preferred. This role offers hands-on experience and professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Free onsite gym

Volunteer work opportunities

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance programme

Free annual flu vaccination

Cycle to Work scheme

Modern working devices

Fun workplace events

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills are essential.
• Interest in technology and good general IT skills required.
• Enjoy working with a variety of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support projects that drive digital transformation.
• Gather and analyse business requirements.
• Create process maps and reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Inter-personal skills

Planning and organisational skills

Education

A-level in Computer Science, Maths or Business

Tools

General IT skills

Job description

About the role

Shape the Future of Business Change as a Business Analyst Apprentice!

Are you curious, analytical, and ready to turn ideas into real improvements? Join Plymouth Community Homes as an Apprentice Business Analyst and learn how to bridge the gap between people, processes, and technology.

You’ll get hands‑on experience in:

• Supporting projects that drive digital transformation and smarter ways of working.
• Gathering and analysing business requirements to understand what our stakeholders really need.
• Creating process maps, reports, and improvement proposals that make a real impact.
• Working alongside experienced analysts and project managers in a supportive and collaborative team.

This is the perfect opportunity to develop your analytical skills, gain practical project experience, and build a solid foundation for a career in business analysis and change management, enabling you to work towards the Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard.

Join us and help shape how we work, grow, and deliver for our communities.

Success Criteria

• Have already ideally achieved an A‑level in Computer Science, Maths or Business, or relevant subject, or equivalent experience, due to the Apprenticeship standard being at Level 4.
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Have an interest in technology and good general IT skills.
• Enjoy working with a variety of colleagues from across the business, possessing strong communication and inter‑personal skills.
• Have excellent planning and organisational skills.

About Plymouth Community Homes

We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high‑quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.

With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well‑managed and well‑maintained homes.

What we can offer you

• Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions.
• Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
• The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme.
• Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option.
• Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling.
• Free annual flu vaccination.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest.
• We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones.
• It’s fun to work here – we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year.
• Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre.
• We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co‑op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons.

To Apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply, upload your details, and submit your CV. Please refer to the person specification and include examples which demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills, and experience meet the requirements of the job.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sarah Dawson, Digital & IT Project Management Office Manager on 07720 103292.

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Shortlisting Date: 25th November 2025

Group Activity Date: 3rd December 2025

Interview Date: 12th December 2025

Please note that there is no applicant age limit when applying for these apprenticeships.

We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.

Living and Working in Plymouth