Data Analyst Apprenticeship

Baltic Apprenticeships; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational trust is seeking a Junior Data Analyst Apprentice to support data collection and analysis. The successful candidate will help organize and present data for decision-making across schools. With a focus on developing essential data skills, you will work towards a Level 3 qualification while enjoying full training and support. Benefits include a competitive salary and a supportive team environment, making this a great opportunity for those passionate about data.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Membership of the local government pension scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Proficiency in handling and analyzing data.
• Interest in learning how to use data tools.
• Effective communication skills for explaining data findings.

Responsibilities

• Support data collection, cleaning, and organization.
• Create and update dashboards.
• Work with financial and HR data for insights.
• Present data findings to senior staff.

Skills

Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Basic understanding of data analysis techniques

Ability to interpret and present data clearly

Good written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to manage time and work independently

Enthusiasm for learning and applying new tools

Problem-solving attitude

Education

Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics

Grade 4 in GCSE English

Job description

Start your journey in data with Ridgeway Education Trust!

Ridgeway Education Trust is seeking a Junior Data Analyst Apprentice to join its friendly and forward‑thinking team. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the collection, organisation and presentation of data across the Trust. Working with a variety of information including student performance, school operations, HR and finance data, they will help turn raw data into meaningful insights that support decision‑making and improvement across the Trust’s schools.

This hands‑on role offers the opportunity to learn how to manage and visualise data, create dashboards, and share findings with senior staff. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, is eager to develop new skills, and wants to be part of a supportive team that values learning and innovation.

In this role, you’ll work towards your Level 3 Data Technician qualification, delivered by our expert training team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

A Typical Day in the Job

• Keep all information safe and follow data protection rules.
• Help collect, clean, and organise data from different systems.
• Export data and prepare it for reports or sharing.
• Create and update dashboards that bring together data from different sources.
• Show dashboards and findings to senior staff.
• Work with financial and HR data to spot patterns or issues.
• Look at student and catering data to help with planning and improvements.
• Help make data processes and reports easier and quicker to use.

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge

• Good proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Ability to interpret and present data clearly to non‑technical audiences.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling data.
• Ability to manage time and work independently on tasks.
• Enthusiasm for learning and applying new data tools and techniques.
• Problem‑solving attitude and curiosity about improving processes.
• Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics & Grade 4 in GCSE English.

Salary, Hours & Benefits

• £24,413 per annum.
• 9am–5pm Monday to Friday.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Membership of the local government pension scheme.
• Onsite parking

This apprenticeship programme will provide you with everything you need to launch and develop your career in data. Afterwards, we’ll support you to take the next steps, including further training and progression onto a Level 4 qualification.

Your Training with Baltic Apprenticeships

Baltic Apprenticeships were the first training provider to offer a completely tech‑focused, tech‑driven training solution. We help people transform their knowledge and passion into skills that employers need.

This apprenticeship will teach you essential data skills, including how to source, format and present data; data validation and analysis; and how to apply legal and ethical principles when gathering and manipulating business data.