Operations Apprentice

Standard Life

Birmingham, Telford

Closes in 30 days (Monday 18 May 2026)

Posted on 17 April 2026

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Summary

Start your career at Standard Life as an Operations Apprentice. You’ll learn on the job within our Asset Management teams, develop practical skills, gain a fully funded qualification, and explore different career paths in a supportive, inclusive environment. 

• Wage:

  £24,492 a year

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  The salary is fixed for the duration of the apprenticeship and is paid consistently throughout.

• Training course: Data technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, typically 9.00am - 5.00pm. This role follows standard office hours, with some flexibility depending on business needs.

  35 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 7 September 2026

• Duration:

  2 years

• Positions available:

  5

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

• Work within one of the RS&AM COO teams (such as Operations, Business Management, Technology, Client Services or Compliance), building skills over the two‑year programme
• Support day‑to‑day operational processes that help ensure investments are delivered accurately, responsibly and on time
• Assist with tasks such as checking data, tracking information, maintaining records and following agreed processes and controls
• Learn how different teams across Asset Management work together and contribute to the wider business
• Take part in shorter ‘Gigs’ across the COO function to gain exposure to different areas and broaden your experience
• Use a range of systems, tools and documents to complete work accurately and efficiently
• Work closely with colleagues, attend team meetings and learn from experienced professionals
• Complete apprenticeship learning and projects alongside your role, with dedicated study time each week

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

• 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham, B1 2JB
• Windsor House, Ironmasters Way, Town Centre, Telford, TF3 4NB

Training

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

Training provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Training course

Data technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Select and migrate data from already identified sources.
• Format and save datasets.
• Summarise, analyse and explain gathered data.
• Combine data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
• Use tools and/or apply basic statistical methods to identify trends and patterns in data.
• Identify faults and cleanse data to improve data quality, for example identifying gaps, duplicate entries, outliers and unusual variances, including cross-checking across data elements or between data sources.
• Audit data results for maintenance of data quality, reviewing a data set once all sources are combined, to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency and traceability from original data.
• Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
• Produce clear and consistent documentation of the data provided to others and of actions completed. Where appropriate or mandated by the working context, this documentation should use standard organisational templates.
• Store, manage and distribute data in compliance with organisational, national, sector specific standards and or legislation.
• Considers sustainability and ways to reduce impact. For example, using cloud storage, sharing links to files, avoid storing multiple versions of files, and reducing the use of physical handouts of documentation.
• Parse data against standard formats, and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
• Operate collaboratively in a working context that accounts for, and takes advantage of, the roles, skills and activities of others, especially those interacting with the same data sets or working towards a common goal.
• Prioritise own activities within the context of the duties to be performed, taking account of any known or expected impact on others.
• Follows equity, diversity and inclusion policies in the organisation for a common goal.
• Demonstrate the ability to use different tools and methods to formulate and utilise effective prompts to research, apply, and evaluate data transformation techniques.
• Select and migrate data from already identified sources.
• Format and save datasets.
• Summarise, analyse and explain gathered data.
• Combine data sets from multiple sources and present in format appropriate to the task.
• Use tools and/or apply basic statistical methods to identify trends and patterns in data.
• Identify faults and cleanse data to improve data quality, for example identifying gaps, duplicate entries, outliers and unusual variances, including cross-checking across data elements or between data sources.
• Audit data results for maintenance of data quality, reviewing a data set once all sources are combined, to ensure accuracy, completeness, consistency and traceability from original data.
• Demonstrate the different ways of communicating meaning from data in line with audience requirements.
• Produce clear and consistent documentation of the data provided to others and of actions completed. Where appropriate or mandated by the working context, this documentation should use standard organisational templates.
• Store, manage and distribute data in compliance with organisational, national, sector specific standards and or legislation.
• Considers sustainability and ways to reduce impact. For example, using cloud storage, sharing links to files, avoid storing multiple versions of files, and reducing the use of physical handouts of documentation.
• Parse data against standard formats, and test and assess confidence in the data and its integrity.
• Operate collaboratively in a working context that accounts for, and takes advantage of, the roles, skills and activities of others, especially those interacting with the same data sets or working towards a common goal.
• Prioritise own activities within the context of the duties to be performed, taking account of any known or expected impact on others.
• Follows equity, diversity and inclusion policies in the organisation for a common goal.
• Demonstrate the ability to use different tools and methods to formulate and utilise effective prompts to research, apply, and evaluate data transformation techniques.

Training schedule

• Your training will combine practical experience in your role at Standard Life with supported study time to complete your apprenticeship
• You’ll receive full details of how this will work before the programme starts

More training information

• BPP are a leading UK apprenticeship and professional education provider, working with employers to deliver high‑quality, work‑based training that helps people build real, career‑ready skills
• The apprenticeship combines learning while you work at Standard Life with online teaching, guided self‑study and practical assignments, all supported by industry‑experienced, dedicated tutors

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 5 or above)
• Maths (grade 6 or above)

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
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Curiosity

Other requirements

Successful candidates will be required to complete pre‑employment checks in line with Standard Life policies. This role is office‑based and requires the right to work in the UK.

About this employer

We’re Standard Life, a retirement specialist focused entirely on retirement savings and income. We champion the belief that everyone’s journey to and through retirement can be better, and for more than 200 years, we’ve been helping our customers plan and prepare for their financial futures.

Life today is increasingly complicated, uncertain and unpredictable. People move through different careers, face unexpected moments and navigate important choices. We offer our colleagues flexibility, trust and benefits that work for whatever life brings. In return we expect curiosity, connection, accountability and high standards. We make room for what matters - so you can bring your best, every day.

Our apprenticeships provide hands‑on experience, dedicated learning time, and the opportunity to develop skills that open up a wide range of future career paths.

https://www.standardlifeplc.com/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Benefits include a discretionary bonus, excellent pension scheme, private medical insurance, electric vehicle scheme, 38 days’ holiday incl. bank holidays, 12x salary life assurance, income protection, 3 paid volunteering day, and more!

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

• On successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into a permanent role within Retirement Solutions & Asset Management or wider Standard Life operations
• Career paths could include operational, business management, technology, data or compliance roles, depending on performance, interests and business needs

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000026801.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 18 May 2026)

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