Data Analyst Apprentice Level 4

Volkswagen Group UK Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Milton Keynes is offering a Data Analyst apprenticeship, aimed at individuals with a keen interest in data analysis. This role requires accurate data management and involves establishing reporting needs and delivering insights. Successful candidates will work towards a Level 4 qualification over two years, with a starting salary of £24,500 and additional benefits including 27 days of holiday. This opportunity is ideal for those with GCSEs in Maths and English who seek to jumpstart their career in data analysis.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to car schemes

Pension scheme

Employee well-being support

On-site restaurant

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Competent in using Microsoft Excel.
• Proven interest in data analysis from studies or work.

Responsibilities

• Establish reporting needs and deliver insights.
• Collect, compile and cleanse data.
• Analyse and interpret trends in data sets.
• Summarise and present results to stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Competent in Microsoft Excel

Interest in data analysis

Basic knowledge of SQL

Basic knowledge of Python

Basic knowledge of Power BI

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English

Job description

About The Role

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone who holds a degree or masters degree in a subject such as Data Science will not be eligible.

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

What will you be doing?

We have a number of data analyst apprenticeship roles available and the responsibilities and deliverables will vary but example duties include:

• Establish reporting needs and deliver insightful and accurate information
• Collect, compile and cleanse data
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets
• Summarise and present the results of data analysis to a range of stakeholders, making recommendations
• Interrogate and analyse data to root-cause data quality issues

As part of the Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship standard, you’ll be on track to an industry recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in person, 1-2-1 and group learning.

What do you need?

To be successful in this apprenticeship you'll have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. You should be competent in using Microsoft Excel and have a proveninterest in data analysis (this could be from formal studies, self-study or the workplace)

To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you also need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A-C) including Maths and English. Some experience of using data tools (e.g.SQL,Python, Power BI etc)would be an advantage but not essential.

You also need to meet the eligibility criteria in the government apprenticeship rules including-

You must have the right to work in the UK.

Residency: Youmust meet one of the following:

• A UK citizen who has been resident in the UK or EEA for the previous three years.
• An EEA or Switzerland national who has obtained either pre-settled or settled status under the U-SS and have lived continuously in the EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar, or the UK for at least the previous 3 years.
• A non-UK national who has been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 years where no part of this period has been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. E.g. time undertaking a degree or masters degree as an overseas student does not count towards the 3 years.
• An individual with immigration or asylum-seeking status which makes you eligible to receive government apprenticeship funding.

Prior knowledge and skills: You must not hold a level 4 qualification or above in a related subject, e.g. a degree or masters degree in subjects including Maths, Data Analysis, Business Analytics etc.

Government funded learning programmes: You must not be on another government funded learning programme.

What can we offer you?

You’ll be working towards your level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship over 2 years to gain a recognised qualification alongside industry experts. As well as a salary of £24,500, you'll receive 27 days holiday – plus bank holidays, have access to our car schemes, pension scheme, employee well‑being support, on-site restaurant and shopping discounts.

What's the assessment process?

Once you hit the apply button, you will be asked to submit an application form with CV and answer a couple of video interview questions so that we have a chance to get to know a little more about you.

Our final step in the journey would be to attend a face-to-face assessment centre, where you will take part in a range of activities based on real life tasks.

Successful candidates will be offered a place soon after the assessment centre for a September 2026 start.

By applying you are agreeing to share your information with Digital Native, our apprenticeship training provider.

About Us

Volkswagen Group UK
We’re driven by difference. With six big brands under one roof – each with its own history, designs and innovations – we’ve created some of the world’s iconic vehicles, from luxury sports cars to family camper vans. Here, you’ll discover opportunities, explore ideas and tackle challenges that you won’t find anywhere else.

It takes a range of teams to make the Group successful. We all share the same aim: to deliver sustainable mobility for generations to come, while keeping the customer and their changing demands at the heart of everything we do.

There’s never been a more exciting time to join our industry as it undergoes the biggest transformation for over 100 years. With digitalisation, electrification and driverless mobility all coming to the market, we’re actively looking for people with new skills, knowledge, and outlooks. A brave new world demands brave, new, diverse people; so whatever your background, we would love to hear from you. We know that different perspectives and thought processes are vital as our industry goes through an exciting period of change.

Our apprenticeship schemes are a great way to charge up your career by gaining on‑the‑job experience and a professional qualification, whilst earning a competitive salary with great benefits.