Data & Insights Apprentice

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave entitlement (r -

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline 7 days per week

Employee Assistance Programme with a

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End,

Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including

Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities –

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Networks

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is offering a Data & Insights Apprentice role within Adult Social Care. The two‑year fixed term contract provides hands-on data analysis, dashboards and reports to support decision‑making and policy updates.

You will complete a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, under the guidance of the Performance Analyst Lead, gaining practical experience from day one.

Qualifications

• Interest in data demonstrated through education, work experience, volunteering or personal projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce regular reports and dashboards to help managers understand performance and inform decisions.
• Help collect and report on internal, regional and national Adult Social Care performance measures.
• Support investigations into performance trends and identify reasons behind data changes.
• Assist in completing the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship and apply new skills daily.
• Keep up to date with Adult Social Care policy changes and publish a monthly bulletin.

Skills

Interest in data

Education

Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship

Job description

Data & Insights Apprentice - Adult Social Care

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £25,615 Per Annum, Plus Benefits
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Contract
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 27/09/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 713415

Data and Insights Apprentice

2 Year Fixed Term Contract

We have an exciting opportunity for a Data and Insights Apprentice to join us on a full-time, two-year fixed-term contract.

As a Data and Insights Apprentice, you'll complete a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship while gaining hands‑on experience in Adult Social Care.

You’ll help collect, analyse and present data that supports better decision‑making across the service. This includes producing accurate performance reports, identifying trends and sharing insights that help teams improve outcomes for residents.

You’ll also research and report on changes in Adult Social Care policy, helping the service stay informed and respond to new developments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an Award‑Winning Local Authority, that currently scores as one of the highest in the country following our recent CQC inspection. We were also ranked the 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Wokingham Borough Council is proud to support #SocialCareFuture, a movement working to change how we think about social care. Its goal is simple: everyone should be able to live in a place they call home, with the people and things they love, in communities that care and help them do what matters most

This is a great opportunity to build valuable skills, gain practical experience and make a real difference from day one!

Staff Benefits

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• Generous Annual Leave entitlement (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP Helpline 7 days per week
• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7 Your Care confidential helpline
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Free Onsite Gym (located at Shute End, Wokingham)
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Car and Cycle to Work
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts – savings on shopping, entertainment, restaurants, and more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities – running, football, cricket, and more
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Networks
• And more!

Key responsibilities:

• Complete a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, attending learning sessions, completing assessments and using your new skills in your day-to-day work.

• With support from the Performance Analyst Lead, help respond to requests for data and information. This could include meeting with managers to understand what they need, gathering and analysing data, and presenting your findings in a clear and useful way.

• Help collect and report on internal, regional and national Adult Social Care performance measures. Support investigations into performance trends and help identify the reasons behind changes in the data.

• Produce regular reports and dashboards to help managers and teams understand performance and make informed decisions.

• Keep up to date with changes in Adult Social Care policy and use your research to create a monthly policy bulletin, helping colleagues stay informed about developments that affect the service.

Candidate requirements:

For the role:

• Interest in data demonstrated through education, work experience, volunteering or personal projects