Data Technician Apprentice

Just IT; Bedford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organisation in Bedford is seeking a Data Technician Apprentice to lead on data management of grant programmes. This 18-month apprenticeship offers training that leads to internationally recognized Level 3 qualifications. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English, and a passion for technology and data.

Qualifications

• Must be a tech enthusiast passionate about data.
• Experience in managing data systems is desired.
• No formal experience required; enthusiasm is key.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of data for grants programmes.
• Support the grants team with data recording and compliance.
• Produce insights and reports for donor reporting.

Skills

Data management experience

Data analysis

Reporting skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Education

5 GCSEs (ideally A* – C, 4-9) including Maths and English

Level 3 qualifications within data

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

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A non profit organisation in Bedford has need for an Apprentice, whowill work and lead on setting clear standards for high quality gathering, monitoring and use of data collected via their grant’s programmes and initiative.

Duties

• Lead on the accurate recording, management, and accessibility of data gathered through the Foundations programmes and initiatives via their Salesforce CRM system and future platforms, including potential Social Value and Social Return on Investment models.
• Support the grants team in recording and maintaining accurate data, ensuring records are complete, up-to-date, and compliant. Conduct routine system checks and regular data cleansing as required.
• Support monitoring received from grantees, helping extract key data and learning, checked by Head of Impact.
• Provide support to Head of Impact with Salesforce CRM training to internal teams to enhance data usage and impact measurement
• Collect, analyse, and present relevant data on a quarterly basis to support donor reporting.
• Produce data driven reports aligned with the Donor Care Plan, ensuring accuracy in evaluation, impact measurement, and End of Grant reporting (quality checked by Head of Impact).
• Develop and submit annual data reports for platforms such as Giving, FREA (Funders for Race Equalities Alliance), IVAR and other partnership platforms aligned to work including UK Community Foundation Quality Assurance.
• Provide insights and key learnings that demonstrate the effectiveness of grantmaking, inform strategic decisions, and highlight return on investment.

About you

To be an Data Technician Apprentice, you must be a tech enthusiast with 5 GCSEs (ideally A* – C, 4-9) including Maths and English.

This 18-month Apprenticeship has a salary of £24, per year.

Your training will include gaining internationally recognised Level 3 qualifications within data.

Skills and personal qualities required

• Some demonstrable experience in managing data systems and CRMs to ensure accurate data is recorded and record maintain for reporting purposes
• Some prior experience of grant-making or similar work
• Track record of analysing and presenting data to inform decision-making and improve processes
• Some previous experience of developing reports and insights for funders, donors, or key stakeholders
• Some understanding of the wider voluntary and charity sector.
• Excellent personnel skills and able to work effectively within a small team providing support across a width of areas.
• Research and data analysis; ability to process information accurately and write succinct reports.
• A self-starter, able to act on own initiative and to organise, plan and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to demonstrate a professional approach in a range situation.
• Fully computer literate including Word, Excel, Power Point and use of databases, CRM and SROI models or similar.
• People with lived experience / professional experience of support for minoritised communities are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with legal and financial requirements for charities, community groups and social enterprises.

Next steps

After the apprenticeship

Over 90% of our apprentices move on to permanent full-time employment in the tech industry. There are also opportunities to extend your training with a higher-level apprenticeship programme. Just IT have already helped over 10, people kick-start their tech and digital careers with an apprenticeship.

Sound like you? Then send us an application, and we will let you know if you are suitable for this position, or one of the other apprenticeships we have available.