Apprentice Systems and Reporting Analyst

Boston College

Lincolnshire (PE21 6JF)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 6 July 2026)

Posted on 19 June 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic Further Education environment, where your expertise will contribute to improving outcomes for learners and supporting key business objectives across the College.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Training course
Data analyst (level 4)
Hours
Monday- Friday Shifts to be confirmed

37 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 1 August 2026

Duration

2 years

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

  • Provide support to the Business Intelligence: Senior Analyst
  • Assist and participate with current and future Business Intelligence projects
  • Develop and maintain a good knowledge of the functionality and structures of various cross-college management information systems (MIS), processes and departments (for example Registry and Admissions)
  • Develop timely and accurate reports using reporting tools such as SQL/SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), Microsoft Visual Studio, Power Automate and Power BI. Core College SQL database systems include but are not limited to: Tribal EBS (Education Business System), ProMonitor, Strata, Power BI, and Power Automate etc.
  • Implement, develop and maintain integration between the Learner Record System (EBS) and other College systems where required
  • Contribute to the ongoing development of the College’s dashboard system
  • Be proactive in the testing of releases of EBS, including occasional BETA release testing
  • General maintenance of EBS, including the management of staff records, logging calls, track and follow up with relevant MIS software providers
  • Be the main contact point for teaching staff training on EBS for electronic registers, OnTrack and Reports. This includes maintaining notes and videos and conducting training face to face or via Teams where necessary
  • Support a variety of staff on all EBS modules and encourage staff to access data using the appropriate MI system
  • Maintain, update, and monitor automated report schedules
  • Take an active role in the set up and smooth running of the College enrolment process and contribute ideas to its further development
  • Assist in the collection and input of learner qualifications relating to GCSE point scores (value added)
  • Develop and maintain an understanding of the technical aspect of the job and keep abreast of technical development and report strategies
  • Occasional work outside of regular hours to assist at enrolment, open events and representing the department at Staff Council meetings
  • General duties such as typing, photocopying and dealing with face to face, telephone and email queries from staff, learners and the public
  • Maintain an understanding of General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Attend meetings when required
  • To carry out additional roles within the college as may be agreed from time to time

Where you'll work

Skirbeck Road
Boston
Lincolnshire
PE21 6JF

Training

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

Training provider

BOSTON COLLEGE

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

Training schedule

  • The Data Analyst Apprenticeship Level 4 will take you two years to complete
  • You will attend college for one day per month, spending the rest of your time with your employer

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 and above)
  • Maths (grade 4 and above)

Level 3 Administration/IT qualification in:

IT/Admin (grade Pass/relevant work experience)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

To apply for this role, ideally you will need a relevant degree or equivalent experience, evidence of continuous personal development, experience of analysing data and producing reports including T-SQL, SSRS, SSIS, BI Tools etc. and clear and comprehensive knowledge of SQL databases. However, we will consider someone without a degree, but who is willing to study towards the Level 4 Apprenticeship Data Analyst.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.To apply for this role, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.

About this employer

For over 60 years, Boston College has been providing high quality Further Education to thousands of students over the age of 16. Within the area, the College is one of the largest employers. Boston College has been shortlisted for two national awards for the quality of teaching and learning. Last year, 98% of Boston College students rated teaching as excellent or good and this is supported by the College's high quality student experience.

https://www.boston.ac.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

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

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • You will be employed as a Systems and Reporting Analyst and completing the Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship
  • On completion of the Apprenticeship you may remain in the role with a possible increase in pay

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOSTON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000038188.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 6 July 2026)

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