Business analyst apprentices

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council based in the UK is recruiting for a Business Analyst apprentice. This role offers a two-year fixed contract, supporting the development of digital solutions while studying for a qualification. The ideal candidate will have strong GCSE and A-level results, IT literacy, and experience in service provision. Benefits include flexible working, private health insurance, and up to 39 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Free car parking

Private health insurance after six months

Local government pension scheme

Up to 39 days annual leave

Modern offices with refreshments

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade C or higher.
• Three A levels at grade C or higher.
• Experience of providing a service to others, teamwork, and independent decision making.
• IT literate with a good working knowledge of data handling.
• Experience in analysing data to find solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of robust digital solutions while studying for a qualification.

Skills

Five GCSE’s including English and Maths at grade C or higher

Three A levels at grade C or higher

Experience in providing a service to others

Teamwork and independent decision making

IT literate with Microsoft Office knowledge

Experience in data analysis

Education

Five GCSEs (including English and Maths)

Three A levels

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Business analyst apprentice

Lichfield District Council is in the heart of England we deliver vital services to over 110,000 residents. Our district is a beautiful place to live, work and visit. Lichfield boasts an historic city centre with an impressive three spired cathedral. The city centre is 15 miles north of Birmingham.

Our council is ambitious, innovative, and determined to be the best in all that we do. Key to this is employing the best people, and we therefore offer some attractive benefits:

• Studying for a Business Analyst level 4 qualification
• Flexible hybrid working
• Free car parking
• Private health insurance (after six months of service)
• Optional local government pension scheme
• Up to 39 days combined annual leave and bank holiday allowance (depending on length of service)
• Modern offices with complementary refreshments
• Main offices opposite Lichfield bus and train station’s

We are delighted to have the opportunity to recruit six apprentices on a two-year fixed contract.

Your role will be supporting in the development and implementation of robust digital solutions whilst studying for a qualification.

If selected for an interview you will need to be available on Tuesday 2 September 2025for our recruitment day.

Key skills and experience

We are looking for someone with:

• Five GCSE’s including English and Maths at grade C or higher, or equivalent.
• Three A levels at grade C or higher, or equivalent
• Experience, in paid or voluntary roles, of providing a service to others, of working in a team, and of independent decision making

• IT literate, with a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and an understanding of data handling
• Experience in analysing data, recognising problems and finding solutions

Further details can be found in the job description and person specification.

We are committed to creating a positive environment and culture that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, religious or spiritual belief, and those with caring responsibilities. All applicants are selected based on experience, knowledge and skills which are identified in the person specification.

All offers of employment are conditional, subject to satisfactory clearances which include two references and evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We reserve the right to carry out a Basic DBS as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard with relevant checks dependant on the requirements of the role within the Council and in line with relevant legislation after your appointment.

If you need any support with completing your application, or with any part of the recruitment process, please [e-mail] support and to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Closing date - 5pm Monday 11 August 2025

Attached documents
JD PS BAA - 2025.docx