Data Analyst Apprenticeship
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Borough Council
Newcastle (ST5 1BL)
Closes in 13 days (Monday 23 February 2026)
Posted on 9 February 2026
Contents
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity as a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship available at Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council that will give you the chance to start or develop your career within data analysis.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Data analyst (level 4)
- Hours
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Rolling start (4-6 weeks after they start) Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- 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
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic professional to support the Strategic Hub in delivering the Council’s wider Performance Framework, working to enhance process automation and efficiency.
Whilst undertaking the relevant apprenticeship course, you will be responsible for organising data and reporting performance in line with the Council’s priorities, plan and business cycle.
You will develop and analyse Power BI driven data dashboards that are required by services, senior management and elected members.
You will also be able to provide insight and support to relevant stakeholders, providing effective data analysis of the visualisations created.
The apprenticeship provides a great opportunity to grow and develop as a professional in a working environment, blending real work, real skills and real qualifications.
You will work with a wide range of services and people across the council giving a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills within an enthusiastic organisation.
Where you'll work
Castle House
Barracks Road
Newcastle
ST5 1BL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
DIGITAL NATIVE (UK) LIMITED
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
It's a 18 month course, rolling start (4-6 weeks after they start with us), Course is Data Analyst (level 4), 1 day a week with trainer is remote with 1 day per month release to Birmingham in person
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
About this employer
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a borough with big ambitions. We’ve already started our transformation, however, we still need to find better ways of doing things because we are determined to do the very best we can for our communities. If our vision is to be the best, then we need the best people working for us. Our people are at the heart of what we do and have the freedom to innovate, grow and develop. We recruit people who share our vision and values; people who have the drive to deliver our ambitious Council plan.
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Company benefits
- Local government pension scheme
- Minimum 24 days annual leave
- Flexible working
- High street discounts
- Free car parking
- Green travel scheme
- Employee assistance programme
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 be confirmed by the employer
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
DIGITAL NATIVE (UK) LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013769.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Monday 23 February 2026)
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