Data Analyst Apprentice

2MES; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in providing HR and Health and Safety services is seeking a Data Analyst Apprentice. This role offers full training and hands-on experience in data analysis, working closely with experienced analysts while providing support for marketing efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine interest in data and teamwork, with the opportunity to grow within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Extra holiday after wedding

Support for growing families

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in data, marketing, and decision-making.
• Basic understanding of spreadsheets and stats; eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting data extraction for marketing campaigns.
• Assisting with cleaning and preparing datasets.
• Producing reports and visual dashboards on performance.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Level 4 qualification

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Job description

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Data Analyst Apprentice
Location: 1 day per week in the Wilmslow office
Qualification: Level 4
Salary: £25,000 (Rising to £32k once qualified)

We are Citation. We are far from your average service provider. Our colleagues bring their brilliant selves to work every day, and we create an environment where they can shine. We have been proudly delivering valuable HR and Health and Safety services to SMEs across the UK for over 20 years. Passionate about service, we’re on a mission to revolutionise our colleagues’ and clients’ experience by employing brilliant people who are experts at what they do and smile whilst they are doing it.

The Citation Group is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Data Analyst Apprentice to join our fast-paced and growing Data team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our Data team operations as we continue our exciting international growth journey.

We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational skills and a collaborative approach to working across teams. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy being part of a business that makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

The role includes:

1. Supporting the team in extracting and selecting data for marketing campaigns, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business goals.
2. Helping segment data to ensure the right audience receives the right messages.
3. Learning to use tools like SQL and Excel to work with large datasets and create insights.
4. Working closely with experienced data analysts to understand customer behaviour and improve campaign performance.
5. Assisting with cleaning, validating, and preparing datasets for accuracy.
6. Producing reports and visual dashboards on campaign performance.
7. Collaborating with marketing, sales, and other teams to understand data needs and provide support.
8. Staying informed about data best practices, including privacy and compliance.
9. Supporting the maintenance of customer databases and GDPR compliance.
10. Handling ad-hoc data tasks and supporting daily operations.

Requirements include:

• Genuine interest in data, marketing, and decision-making.
• Basic understanding of spreadsheets and stats; eagerness to learn.
• Comfortable with Excel (formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP is a bonus).
• Analytical, methodical, with a good eye for detail.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.
• Good time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, or CRM systems is a plus but not required.

If you’re looking to start your career in data, love detail, and enjoy problem-solving, this role offers full training, hands-on experience, and great benefits. Join our supportive team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning, and help us make smarter decisions across the business.

Perks include:

• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off
• Extra holiday after wedding
• Support for growing families
• Private healthcare

Ready to join us? Click "Apply" now and send your CV.