Data Engineer Apprenticeship - Level 4

Civil Service World; Titchfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office for National Statistics is offering a Data Engineer Apprenticeship role in England, joining the Data Products, Services and Governance team. The two‑year apprenticeship combines on‑the‑job experience with virtual learning and mentoring, leading to a Level 4 Data Analyst Diploma.

Apprentices will identify and migrate data, build dashboards, analyse trends, and learn Python coding standards. The role supports flexible working patterns and offers development opportunities across ONS with

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent.
• Interest in data engineering and analytics with problem solving.
• Willingness to study towards Level 4 Data Analyst Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Identify, collect, and migrate data to/from internal and external systems.
• Apply data analysis techniques to identify trends and patterns.
• Assist with data quality checks and cleansing.
• Assist production of data visualisation including dashboards and reports.
• Summarise and present results to stakeholders.
• Write clear, well-documented Python code following best practices.
• Understand cloud developments and dataset linking techniques.

Skills

Workload management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Technical curiosity

Team collaboration

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C+)

Level 4 Data Analyst Diploma (on completion)

Tools

Python

Job description

Office for National Statistics

Location Newport and Titchfield (Fareham)

Job grade Executive Officer

Contract type Fixed term

Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time, Compressed hours

Salary £29,545

Closing date Wed 18 Nov 2026

Reference 487695

Profession Digital, Data & Technology

If you are interested in an exciting career in data and technology and want to become a highly skilled tech professional, we are seeking 5 people who are passionate about data and technology to join our Data Engineering teams on an apprenticeship programme.

The roles will be working in Data Products, Services and Governance (DPSG), which sits centrally within ONS, provides a cross-ONS capability for data, including data access and preparation, and the provision of data and linked data products. DPSG develops and manages the systems and processes that underpin the distribution of data across ONS and beyond. DPSG provides data to ONS, academia, wider government, and other external users in a safe and controlled way, supporting and encouraging users to maximise data utility, enabling innovation and statistical and research use.

As a Data Engineer Apprentice, you will study towards a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship and combine your job and hands‑on experience with virtual learning and will include one to‑one with tutors and mentors, tutorials, and research projects.

You will work with appropriate technologies as a Data Engineer apprentice, you’ll gain the technical expertise to take your career in an exciting new direction. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved an industry‑standard qualification and have the skills to progress your career in line with your aspirations.

Responsibilities

• Identify, collect, and migrate data to/from a range of internal and external systems.
• Use a range of analytical techniques such as data mining, time series forecasting and modelling techniques to identify and predict trends and patterns in data.
• Assist with data quality checking and cleansing and how to resolve issues.
• Assist production of data visualisation including performance dashboards and reports.
• Summarise and present the results of data analysis to a range of stakeholders
• Application of coding standards. Write clear and well documented code in Python using industry and organisational best practices
• Business Analysis/ User requirements validation;
• Matching and linking of datasets using statistical matching techniques;Become familiar with Cloud developments and technology

Part‑time candidates will be considered, subject to a minimum of 30 hours per week, apprenticeship provider requirements and business needs.

What qualification will I get?

The programme will be 2 years and will be delivered by assigned external training providers. The apprenticeship will support apprentices to develop their capability in data engineering. As well as training and support from the external training providers you will have support from a dedicated, highly experienced data engineering mentor.

All apprentices who successfully meet the scheme's milestones will receive a Level 4 Data Analyst Diploma.

You will gain experience to help you work towards your qualification, as well as attending formal training and other development opportunities that will consist of 20% off-the-job learning.

You will develop other skills that will aid you in the workplace, such as organisation, communication, the ability to work under pressure, teamwork, and lots more, giving you a real and valuable insight into the industry.

Person specification

Essential Criteria

• Can manage own workload, and work effectively as part of a team, to ensure deadlines or outputs are met.
• Can analyse information or evidence from a variety of sources to draw conclusions and inform decision making.
• Can communicate complex or technical ideas, both in writing and verbally, to stakeholder with differing levels of knowledge or experience.
• Identifies opportunities to make improvements and gets the support of relevant people to implement the changes.Takes opportunities to develop own skills and share knowledge with colleagues.
• A passion for technology and a keen technical interest.

Standard Eligibility Criteria For Apprenticeships Apply

• You must reside and work in England or Wales.
• You must have been at least 16 years old by 31st August 2026.
• You must not already have an equivalent qualification of the same type, content, and level (or higher). (Example computer science degree)
• You must not be in fulltime education or undertaking another apprenticeship at the same time.
• You should hold a GCSE in Maths and English at Grade C or above, an equivalent qualification, or relevant experience in lieu of a qualification may be considered.

The training provider makes the final decision on whether funding can be provided per person and the job offer will be made on the condition that funding is available.