Data Analyst Apprentice
Broxtowe Borough Council
Nottingham (NG9 1AB)
Closes in 7 days (Monday 24 November 2025)
Posted on 12 November 2025
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Summary
£24,797 Grade 2 Full-Time 37 hours per week Broxtowe Borough Council is looking for a motivated individual to join our Planning and Economic Development team as a Data Analyst Apprentice. This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience with systems like Idox Uniform and ArcGIS while you work towards a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.
- Training course
- Data analyst (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 24 January 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
Main purpose of the job:
To provide support and development in use of the Idox computer systems within the Directorate and those associated users of the systems in other Directorates. Whilst simultaneously undertaking and successfully completing a Data Analyst apprenticeship programme with the Council.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Through appropriate training the post holder will gain the knowledge and experience enabling them to contribute to the following key tasks, working as directed by the senior members of the team.
1. To work, under instruction and supervision, as part of a team to deliver an efficient, effective and quality service within the planning team and carry out the development, integration and operation of relevant computer software applications in the Directorate.
2. Assist with the integration and further development of the iDOX Uniform and associated systems within the Directorate and other user directorates.
3. To work to defined business standards and processes, performing a wide range of business support tasks with due regards to confidentiality and safeguarding, and in accordance with timescales and all relevant Council Policies.
4. Develop and monitoring the effectiveness of office procedures and systems which give administrative support to the Directorate and other Directorates where appropriate.
5. Prepare Access applications and reports using data from existing databases to support business scenarios and enhance their functionality.
6. Assist senior officers in providing reports relating to performance monitoring and Statutory Government returns in respect of the Planning and Building Control services as required.
7. To ensure all corporate learning and development is undertaken in a timely manner.
8. Maintain up to date information and understanding of the relevant software systems in the Directorate, including the structure of the relevant databases, to ensure appropriate reports and other data requirements can be provided.
9. To sign a learning contract with the apprenticeship training provider and adhere to the agreement, participating and completing the Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.
10. Act as a nominated Essential Key User trainer for the department to ensure each member of staff maintains corporate standards for the use of PCs.
11. To gain a thorough understanding of the Council’s core values and working practices within local government.
12. To undertake any other relevant duties within the scope and grade of the post as may be required by the Planning Manager or Assistant Director.
Where you'll work
Council Offices
Foster Avenue, Beeston
Nottingham
NG9 1AB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
Training course
Data analyst (level 4)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4-9 A to C)
- Maths (grade 4-9 A to C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
You can read about the Council here: https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/about-the-council/ https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/for-you/jobs/current-vacancies/
https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
You can enjoy many benefits including a generous pension fund, loyalty awards and family friendly policies to help you balance your work and family life, as well as discounts and offers as part of our employee benefits scheme.
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
To become a Data Analyst with experience in using a range of Council databases and systems.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350704.
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Closes in 7 days (Monday 24 November 2025)
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