Apprentice People Systems & Analytics Assistant

Peterborough College; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

TPS Pension

On-site parking

Vivup discounts

Professional development sponsorship

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Peterborough is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice People Systems & Analytics Assistant to join our People Services team and develop digital and analytical skills while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 or Level 4 Data Analytics Apprenticeship.

You will gain hands-on experience supporting workforce data, reporting, HR/People systems and BI activities that inform decision-making across one of the region's leading education providers.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications).
• Previous experience is not essential; potential, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are valued.

Responsibilities

• Support administration and maintenance of HR and people systems.
• Assist in producing workforce reports and dashboards.
• Help analyse key people data such as absence, staff turnover and workforce demographics.
• Support data quality and accuracy checks.
• Respond to routine system queries and provide user support.
• Assist with creating guidance materials and training resources.
• Contribute to projects that improve systems, reporting and business processes.
• Develop valuable skills in data management, reporting and analytics.

Skills

Interest in data

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Excel skills

Team player

Apprenticeship mindset

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Job description

Apprentice People Systems & Analytics Assistant

Peterborough 08/09/2026

Job details

Contractual hours 37 Region East Date posted 25/08/2026 Job reference REQ000706 Attachments Apprentice JD.pdf

Job description

Apprentice People Systems & Analytics Assistant

Location: Peterborough
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: Apprenticeship Rate
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship

Start Your Career in Data Analytics with Inspire Education Group

Are you curious about data, technology and how information helps organisations make better decisions? Do you enjoy solving problems, working with systems and learning new skills?

Inspire Education Group (IEG) is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice People Systems & Analytics Assistant to join our People Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop valuable digital and analytical skills while working towards a nationally recognised Level 3 or Level 4 Data Analytics Apprenticeship.

As part of our People Systems & Analytics team, you will gain hands on experience supporting workforce data, reporting, HR/People systems and business intelligence activities that help shape decision making across one of the region's leading education providers.

What Will You Be Doing?

Working alongside our People Systems & Analytics Manager, you will:

• Support the administration and maintenance of our HR and people systems.
• Assist in producing workforce reports and dashboards.
• Help analyse key people data such as absence, staff turnover and workforce demographics.
• Support data quality and accuracy checks.
• Respond to routine system queries and provide user support.
• Assist with creating guidance materials and training resources.
• Contribute to projects that improve systems, reporting and business processes.
• Develop valuable skills in data management, reporting and analytics.

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in data, technology and problem-solving.
• Has good communication and organisational skills.
• Is detail-focused and enjoys working accurately with information.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office and keen to develop Excel skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a team.
• Is committed to learning and completing an apprenticeship programme.

You will need:

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications).

Previous experience is not essential. We are looking for potential, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Why Join Inspire Education Group?

IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)
• Competitive Pension: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits
• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere
• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications
• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

Ready to make a real difference in the lives of aspiring students?

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.