Business Analyst Apprentice

QA Limited; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Private medical cover

25 days annual leave

Induction programme

Job summary

Worldline / Magellan is hiring an entry‑level Business Analyst apprentice. You will join Magellan Transport & Mobility teams delivering services to rail customers, working in agile squads to define requirements, analyse processes and support the deployment of digital platforms.

The programme combines hands-on project work with 20% structured training to earn a nationally recognised Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship. Initiation, mentors, and a comprehensive induction await.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification plus 12+ months of work experience.
• Or a business‑related degree (e.g. business, finance, economics, maths).
• Or a non‑business‑related degree plus 6+ months of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Customer change requests. Working collaboratively with our customers to understand their needs and develop system and service enhancements as appropriate.
• Internal investments. Developing new or enhanced products and services and the benefits they will bring to our customers' businesses.
• AI. Using our range of AI tools, and our strategic relationship with Google, develop our solutions.
• Documentation. Documenting the resulting business analysis for internal use and in response to customer change requests.

Skills

Growth mindset

Collaboration

Problem solving attitude

Curious mindset

Education

A Level 3 qualification

Business-related degree

Non-business degree + work experience

Job description

Magellan is a European consulting and technology group operating across 13 countries, with 6,700 employees and €900 million in revenue. We help public and private organisations deliver end-to-end transformation from strategic consulting to the design, deployment and 24/7 operation of secure digital platforms. With expertise across Microsoft, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Pega, SAP, AWS and Google, alongside strong in-house software development capabilities, we help organisations build scalable, resilient and AI enabled businesses. Our expertise spans transport and mobility, banking and insurance, public sector, healthcare, energy, defence, luxury and retail.

About your role

You will be working in Magellan Transport & Mobility, with a focus on the delivery of our services and projects to Network Rail and Rail Delivery Group, both of which will be merged into Great British Railways in 2027. This entry‑level role is perfect if you want to build a career in business analysis, working with the team as we continuously improve our products and services to our customers. You will work as an integral part of our agile teams as we enhance existing and develop new services for our customers.

What you will be doing (core responsibilities)

• Customer change requests. Working collaboratively with our customers to understand their needs and develop system and service enhancements as appropriate.
• Internal investments. Developing new or enhanced products and services and the benefits they will bring to our customers' businesses.
• AI. Using our range of AI tools, and our strategic relationship with Google, develop our solutions.
• Documentation. Documenting the resulting business analysis for internal use and in response to customer change requests.

What you will learn and do

• Grow your communication skills: learn how to handle internal and external enquiries via email, phone, and in‑person with guidance from mentors.
• Develop capabilities: support the team in scheduling meetings, managing records, and updating project/team documents.
• Engage in continuous learning: dedicate 20% of your working hours to structured training, assignments, and skills development with your training provider.
• Solve problems: take on tasks that grow in complexity as your confidence and capability increase throughout the apprenticeship.

What you will bring to the role

• Growth mindset: an enthusiasm for learning new concepts and a willingness to act on constructive feedback.
• Collaboration: a positive team player who listens well and supports colleagues.
• Problem solving attitude: enjoys figuring things out and asking questions when stuck, rather than waiting for instructions.
• Curious mindset: willingness to share new ideas

Qualifications or your experience requirements:

• A Level 3 qualification plus 12+ months of work experience
• Or a business‑related degree (e.g. business, finance, economics, maths)
• Or a non‑business‑related degree plus 6+ months of work experience

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

What you will get

• Support from day one through a comprehensive induction programme, designed to help you feel welcomed, confident and connected.
• The opportunity to achieve a nationally recognised Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship qualification, developing your skills in stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, business process improvement and data‑driven decision making.
• Pension contributions
• Employee private medical cover with virtual GP service
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Why you should work for us

At Worldline / Magellan, we're passionate about helping people build successful careers. Since 2020, we've recruited and developed more than 150 apprentices across the UK, earning recognition as Apprentice Employer of the Year and achieving Great Place to Work and Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality accolades. We believe talent comes from every background, so we focus on potential, enthusiasm and ambition, providing the support, opportunities and real‑world experience needed to help our people thrive.