Business Operations & Data Apprentice

QA; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A clean-tech trading business is seeking two Data Apprentices to join its remote team in Newcastle upon Tyne, focusing on Finance and Operations. These data-driven roles provide hands-on experience while completing a Data Essentials Level 3 Apprenticeship. The ideal candidates should be self-driven, proactive, and capable of independent work, with responsibilities including data management, analysis, and support for financial tasks.

Qualifications

• Self-driven and proactive individual comfortable working independently.
• Willingness to stay connected with the team virtually.

Responsibilities

• Extracting, cleaning, and validating data for reporting and decision-making.
• Using Excel and internal systems to organize and present data.
• Assisting with monthly revenue reports and client invoicing.

Skills

Data management & analysis

Excel

Trend identification

Job description

Decarbonising electricity is essential to cutting global emissions. To achieve 100% renewable generation, electricity grids need large‑scale battery storage. VEST Energy is a clean‑tech trading business dedicated to accelerating the build‑out of battery storage assets. We help organisations understand the business case, develop their projects, and bring their assets to trading markets.

We’re looking for two Data Apprentices to join VEST Energy — one in Finance and one in Operations. Both roles are heavily data‑focused and designed to give you hands‑on experience while completing QA’s Data Essentials Level 3 Apprenticeship. We’re looking for someone who is self‑driven, proactive, and comfortable working independently while staying connected with the team virtually.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is fully remote, but we are looking for applicants based in the Newcastle area.

Responsibilities:

• Data management & analysis: Extracting, cleaning, and validating data for reporting and decision‑making. Using Excel and internal systems to organise and present data. Identifying trends and patterns to support business insights
• Finance support (Finance role): Assisting with monthly revenue reports and client invoicing. Tracking financial data for grant applications and compliance. Maintaining a...

Apprentice • Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, UK