Data Analyst Apprentice

NSAR LIMITED

London (SE11 5EL)

Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 14 September 2026


Summary

NSAR are looking for a Data Analyst to join our small team and support them with data, dashboards and explaining the story that the data shows. An interest in numbers, data and what it can show us would be an advantage.  

Training course
Data analyst (level 4)
Hours
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

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

  • Helping to collect, organise and check data so it's accurate and ready to use
  • Learning to build reports and dashboards that help the business make better decisions
  • Spotting patterns and trends in data, and helping explain what they mean
  • Using tools like Excel, and eventually software such as SQL and Power BI, to analyse information
  • Working closely with different teams to understand what questions they need answered
  • Studying towards your Data Analyst apprenticeship qualification (Level 3/4) alongside your day-to-day work

Where you'll work

98 Vauxhall Walk
London
SE11 5EL

Training

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

Training provider

QA 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade Pass)
  • Maths (grade 7)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

any (grade Pass)

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
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

NSAR is a not for profit organisation which supports the rail industry to deliver for the future. We provide a link between the industry, training providers and government to deliver the skills and competencies needed for the rail industry.

https://www.nsar.co.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).

Data Analyst.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NSAR LIMITED

Kathryn Sanderson

Kathryn.sanderson@nsar.co.uk

02039318220

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000053195.

Apply now

Closes in 8 days (Wednesday 23 September 2026 at 11:59pm)