Apprentice Data Technician

Summary

A fantastic opportunity to join Warwickshire's Transport Planning Service in the modelling and and monitoring team. We are seeking a Data Analyst Technician to support data collection of all aspects of transport planning. A role that enables you to gain new professional skills and qualifications.

Wage

£23,572.71 a year

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Pay will progress after 12 months in post to the national minimum wage of the apprentice, depending on the age of the apprentice.

Training course

Data analyst (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday, generally 9.00am- 5.00pm, but in line with our flexible working policy.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As an apprentice, the post-holder will learn and eventually master the following role responsibilities and duties:

Ensuring the efficient maintenance of permanent monitoring sites and the setting up and servicing of ad hoc sites by means of loops, tubes, radar or any future means of traffic monitoring equipment deemed appropriate, at roadside sites and on cycleways etc.
Implementing and ensuring the efficient running of the automated multi-modal data collection programme for Warwickshire
Assessing the suitability of count site locations
Planning the use of monitoring resources and preparing work schedules
Providing method statements and cost estimates in response to enquiries and briefs received
Maintaining and replacing equipment, including personal safety clothing, keeping inventories and fault records up to date
Procuring specialist survey services (eg. high mast CCTV, drone surveys) as and when appropriate
Uploading and checking the accuracy of data and making corrections where necessary

Where you'll work

Shire Hall
Warwick
CV34 4RL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

QA LIMITED

Your training course

Data analyst (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Use data systems securely to meet requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation including principles of Privacy by Design
implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
analyse data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
identify and escalate quality risks in data analysis with suggested mitigation or resolutions as appropriate
undertake customer requirements analysis and implement findings in data analytics planning and outputs
identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
apply organizational architecture requirements to data analysis activities
apply statistical methodologies to data analysis tasks
apply predictive analytics in the collation and use of data
collaborate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders using appropriate styles and behaviours to suit the audience
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
collate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and convert into infographics, reports, tables, dashboards and graphs
select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome
Use data systems securely to meet requirements and in line with organisational procedures and legislation including principles of Privacy by Design
implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
analyse data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
identify and escalate quality risks in data analysis with suggested mitigation or resolutions as appropriate
undertake customer requirements analysis and implement findings in data analytics planning and outputs
identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
apply organizational architecture requirements to data analysis activities
apply statistical methodologies to data analysis tasks
apply predictive analytics in the collation and use of data
collaborate and communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders using appropriate styles and behaviours to suit the audience
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
collate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data and convert into infographics, reports, tables, dashboards and graphs
select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome

Your training plan

This apprenticeship will provide you with the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship qualification and an additional qualification, the DA-100 Analyst Data with Microsoft Power BI module, delivered by QA Ltd
Training will be delivered by QA in line with modules that include online workshops and regular check ins from an assessor. Functional skills level 2 also included if required

More information about this apprenticeship can be found here:

https://www.qa.com/apprenticeships/data/data-analyst-level-4/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)
Maths (grade A* - C / 9 - 4)

A Level or equivalent in:

Any (grade C / Pass or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Other requirements

This role will be subject to WCC's flexible working policy, meaning you can work from the office or from home - in all likelihood there will be a balance between the two. All equipment needed for this will be provided. Please consider your travel requirements for getting to the office location (central Warwick) before applying.

About this company

Warwickshire County Council is the local government authority for the county of Warwickshire, providing public services such as Social Care, Education, County Highways, Rural Services, Public Health, Fire and Rescue, plus much more. Since 2012 the Council has delivered a top class apprenticeship scheme, recruiting more than 380 apprentices, most of whom have been retained in further roles at the Council.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

It is Warwickshire County Council policy to seek that all our apprentices are retained in a further position, subject to performance and completion of the apprenticeship, and an available vacancy
Progression from this apprenticeship could be to become a Transport Delivery Officer, a Business Support Officer, or a Business Intelligence Officer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Warwickshire County Council

Chris Whatcott

chriswhatcott@warwickshire.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000328748.

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Closes in 27 days (Monday 28 July 2025)

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