BI Analyst Apprentice: Learn Power BI, SQL & Data Viz

QA; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Zig Up is recruiting a curious, motivated BI Analyst Apprentice to join the Business Intelligence team. This apprenticeship blends hands-on data work with structured training, developing skills in reporting, analysis and visualization using Power BI, SQL and Microsoft Fabric.

You'll work with experienced BI analysts, gain exposure to data modelling and governance, and contribute ideas to improve how the business reports on data.

Qualifications

• Interest in data, technology and how businesses use information.
• A logical and curious approach to solving problems.
• Good attention to detail and willingness to investigate.
• Clear communication and ability to work with others.
• Basic confidence with computers, spreadsheets and numbers.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude towards learning and developing new skills.
• Understanding of handling information securely.

Responsibilities

• Create, update and maintain reports, dashboards and visualisations.
• Learn to use Power BI to prepare, analyse and present data.
• Use SQL to explore data, check accuracy and investigate issues.
• Support testing of new reports and data updates for accuracy.
• Document reporting requirements, processes and guidance.
• Develop knowledge of Power BI data modelling, Power Query and DAX.
• Gain exposure to Microsoft Fabric dataflows, pipelines, Lakehouses and SQL databases.
• Learn about data quality, governance, security and best practices.
• Contribute ideas to improve how the business uses and reports on data.

Skills

Data interest

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Numerical skills

Task management

Learning mindset

Information security

Education

Level 3 qualification + 12+ months work experience

Business-related degree

Non-business degree + 6+ months work experience

Existing staff with 2+ years relevant work experience

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Microsoft Fabric

Power Query

DAX

Job description

Zig Up is recruiting a curious, motivated BI Analyst Apprentice to join the Business Intelligence team. This apprenticeship blends hands-on data work with structured training, developing skills in reporting, analysis and visualization using Power BI, SQL and Microsoft Fabric.

You'll work with experienced BI analysts, gain exposure to data modelling and governance, and contribute ideas to improve how the business reports on data.