Business Analyst Apprentice - September 2025

Digital Native; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Native is offering a Business Analyst Apprenticeship in Birmingham, providing a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while studying for a Level 4 qualification. The role involves working within a high-performing team, learning essential skills in Business Analysis, and contributing to impactful projects. Ideal candidates will be curious, motivated, and possess strong communication skills, with a commitment to personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Blended Working Model

Dedicated Career Scrum Team

Opportunities to work on meaningful projects

Qualifications

• Proven interest in Business Analysis through A Levels or personal projects.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
• Not holding a higher qualification in the same subject.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Business Impact Assessments and stakeholder analysis.
• Apply investigation techniques and manage requirements.
• Learn core Business Analyst tools and techniques.

Skills

Curiosity

Time Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

3 A-Levels (A–C) or equivalent

5 GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone with more than six months professional experience working as a Business analyst or who holds a degree or Master’s degree in a subject such as Business Studies or an MBA will not be eligible.

You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship.

Are you eager to combine paid work with study to earn a qualification? Do you want to join a strong team dedicated to revolutionising digital delivery while kickstarting your career in Business Analysis?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join AND Digital as a Business Analyst Apprentice, where you’ll gain hands-on experience, be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, and work towards a Level 4 Business Analyst qualification. You’ll learn on the job while applying your skills to real world challenges.

Who We Are: AND Digital are a tech company focused on accelerating digital delivery and dedicated to closing the digital skills gap. We’ve been helping organisations build better digital products and stronger digital teams since 2014.

We believe our work should always make a remarkable impact for our clients. We do this through our regional offices (or ‘Clubs’) building strong relationships with our partners, so that they are always prioritised by a team within close proximity.
This unique model has driven success for our clients and ourselves, evidenced by our remarkable organic growth since 2014. Today we number more than 1,300 people with Clubs all over the UK, Europe and the USA with plans for global expansion in the next couple of years.

Join us - and help us fulfil our mission to close the world’s digital skills gap.

About the Apprenticeship

As an apprentice, you’ll be embedded within one of our high performing delivery teams, learning from experienced professionals and making a real impact from day one. Alongside your work, you'll follow a structured programme that introduces you to core Business Analyst tools, techniques, and responsibilities, including:

• The fundamentals of Business Analysis and why it’s needed
• Conducting Business Impact Assessments
• Applying a range of investigation techniques
• Stakeholder analysis and management
• Requirements engineering and management
• Business process and data modelling using UML
• Performing gap analysis using tools like SWOT and McKinsey 7-S
• Managing organisational change and running UAT

By the end of the programme, you’ll be equipped with both the technical and soft skills needed to thrive in a Business Analyst role.

What we’re looking for:

• A curious and motivated individual who’s eager to learn and grow
• Someone who takes initiative, is proactive, and embraces feedback
• Well-organised with good time management and a reliable work ethic
• A clear and confident communicator who enjoys working with others
• A genuine interest in technology and a passion for solving problems

Requirements to be eligible for this apprenticeship opportunity

What you need

• A proven interest in a career in Business Analysis – demonstrated through A Levels such as Business Studies, BTECs or personal projects
• 3 or more A-Levels (A–C) or equivalent
• 5 GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent)
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
• Able to commute to Leeds
• Not already hold a higher qualification in the same or similar subject

Applications will also be considered from graduates looking for an apprenticeship route to a business analyst career.

Why join AND Digital?
We have three core values: wonder, share, and delight. These values inform how we work with clients, and our culture: what it feels like to work for AND. We believe collaboration, ambition, curiosity and fun can drive innovation by creating a better environment for problem-solving.

By joining AND, we’ll provide:

• Opportunities to work on projects with big clients and produce meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to people’s lives.
• A “Blended Working” model, meaning you will be able to work in a range of locations from; your home, in your clubhouse, on a client, as well as just a change of scenery.
• The benefits of having a small company feel through being part of an autonomous Club, while being able to take in the benefits of a larger organisation.
• A dedicated career scrum team, designed to help you reach your career goals and develop the skills you need to be your best self.
• A safe environment for you to be yourself and challenge yourself.

Salary: £24,000 - £26,000 dependant on skills and experience

Bonus: £2000 - for successfully completing the apprenticeship within the agreed time

Start date: September 2025

Contract Type: The successful candidate will initially be offered a24-month fixed-term contract. After completing the apprenticeship, depending on business needs and the individualsperformance, there is the possibility of permanent roles being available.Location: this role will be located in either ourBirmingham or Manchester officeand candidates will ideally have commute times of one hour or less to one of these locations.

Travel: we are a consultancy so there will be the requirement to travel to client sites. This travel will reimbursed through our expenses policy.

Hybrid working - this is to be agreed with the line manager and will vary depending on the business needs.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We actively encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities. We consider all flexible working arrangements, subject to the requirements of the role. Where reasonable adjustments are needed, we will strive to make changes to accommodate them.

Training to be provided

As part of the Level 4 Business Analyst apprenticeship standard, you’ll be registered as a member of the British Computer Society and on a fast track to an industry-recognised qualification. Your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that includes remote, in-person, 1-2-1, and group learning.

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