Apprentice - Data technician

Selwood Housing Society Limited; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing provider is seeking a passionate Data Technician Apprentice to join their team in Trowbridge. This role offers a chance to gain valuable data skills while supporting impactful projects in the community. With mentorship and training, you'll embark on a rewarding career path where your contributions are valued within a collaborative and encouraging environment.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and develop new skills in data literacy.
• Proficient using Excel for data analysis and management.
• No prior data experience required, just enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Gather, clean, and preprocess data for analysis.
• Create reports and dashboards using BI tools.
• Track key performance indicators for business processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data literacy

Collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Flexibility

Education

Four GCSE grades including Maths and English at A-C/Level 4

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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Client:

Selwood Housing Society Limited

Location:

Trowbridge, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

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Job Description:

• Are you passionate about data and looking to kick-start your career in a meaningful way? At Selwood Housing, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Data Technician Apprentice to join our friendly and forward-thinking team.
• At Selwood Housing we are more than just a housing provider $ú we are a not-for-profit organisation committed to making positive difference in the communities we serve. This is your chance to develop valuable data and digital skills while helping to deliver real impact across our services.
• What you will do:
• You will work alongside experienced colleagues who will mentor and guide you, while studying towards a nationally recognised Data Technician Apprenticeship.
• What You will Do:
• Gather data from various internal and external sources, ensuring it is accurate and up to date.
• Clean and preprocess data to remove any inconsistencies or errors, making it ready for analysis.
• Organise data into structured formats, such as databases or spreadsheets, for easy access and analysis.
• Support the team in analysing data to identify trends, patterns, and insights within the data.
• Create detailed reports and dashboards using BI tools like Power BI, or Excel that allow colleagues to explore data and gain insights quickly.
• Track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of various business processes and initiatives.
• Why Selwood?
• At Selwood, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth, all within a collaborative and encouraging environment. Our team is passionate about continuous learning and improvement, and as an apprentice, you will be a valued contributor to our mission. You will receive comprehensive training, mentorship and support, and the guidance and skills to build a promising career.
• Our values are at the heart of everything we do, shaping our decisions, actions, and the way we work together.
• We are Customer Driven: We put our customers first and act on what matters to them.
• We are Accountable: We take ownership and do what we say we will.
• We champion communication: We are open, honest and clear.
• We develop and Learn: We support growth and never stop learning.
• We are looking for:
• Four GCSE grades including Maths and English at A-C/Level 4 and above or Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English (unless exempt).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in using Excel for data analysis and management.
• A strong desire to continuously learn and develop new skills, particularly in data literacy and technology.
• Attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Willingness to work effectively with colleagues, peers, instructors to achieve common goals.
• Flexibility to adapt to new tools, technologies, and methodologies as required by the evolving data landscape.
• No prior experience in a data role is required $ú just your enthusiasm and commitment to learning!
• For further information on the role, please see the attached Job Description.
• Please note we are delivering this apprenticeship in partnership with QA, a leading training provider. As part of the recruitment process, QA will need to review your CV to assess your suitability for the course. By applying for this role, you are giving Selwood Housing permission to share your CV with QA for this purpose.
• At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply.
• For more information on apprenticeships with Selwood Housing click here