Business Analysis Apprentice (British Gas Business (Centrica PLC)
CENTRICA PLC
Leicester (LE19 1SZ)
Closes in 10 days (Friday 23 October 2026)
Posted on 13 October 2026
Contents
Summary
Extracts knowledge and insights from high volume, high dimensional data in order to investigate complex business problems through a range of data preparation, modeling, analysis and/or visualization techniques, which may include statistical analysis, predictive modeling and pattern recognition.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
- Training course
- Data analyst (level 4)
- Hours
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Days and shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 December 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
The Role:
- Support the delivery of data analysis, reporting and business insight activities across the Insights & Workflow team, ensuring outputs are accurate, timely and aligned to business requirements.
- Work with large datasets to extract, clean, transform and validate information for use in operational reporting, workflow management and decision-making.
- Assist with the creation, maintenance and enhancement of dashboards, reports and analytical solutions using tools such as Power BI, Excel, SQL and approved data platforms.
- Support the development of simple insights and performance analysis that help stakeholders understand business performance, identify trends and make informed decisions.
- Assist in gathering, documenting and understanding business requirements, processes and reporting needs from a range of operational stakeholders.
- Work alongside experienced analysts to test and validate new data sources, reporting logic and analytical outputs to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Support process improvement initiatives by helping identify opportunities to improve reporting, workflow efficiency and customer outcomes.
- Manage allocated workload effectively, delivering tasks to agreed timelines and quality standards while escalating risks, blockers or support requirements appropriately.
- Build technical, analytical and business knowledge through structured learning, coaching, feedback and practical application to live business challenges.
- Contribute positively to team ways of working by sharing learning, documenting outputs, supporting knowledge management and promoting continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Analyse business data and create reports using Excel, SQL and Power BI.
- Support improvement and automation projects across the business.
- Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders through clear data storytelling.
- Support the management, optimisation and automation of business operational workflows to improve efficiency and customer outcomes.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with annual pay reviews.
- Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
- Private healthcare and wellbeing support services.
- Employee share schemes and recognition programmes.
- Discounts on British Gas energy products, Hive products and services.
- Access to employee discounts, gym memberships and retail offers.
- Training, mentoring and structured career development throughout the apprenticeship.
- Opportunities to progress into permanent analyst, business intelligence, automation or transformation roles upon successful completion.
Where you'll work
Spinneyside
Penman Way, Grove Park, Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1SZ
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 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
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Technical skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
- Numeracy skills
- Root cause investigation
- Written communication skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Curious and eager to learn
- Self-motivated
- Manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative team player
- Customer-focused mindset
- Continuous improvement
About this employer
British Gas Business is one of the UK's leading business energy suppliers, supporting more than 350,000 organisations ranging from small independent businesses to large commercial and industrial customers. As part of Centrica, British Gas Business provides gas, electricity and energy management solutions that help businesses control costs, improve efficiency and support their sustainability goals. With over 200 years of heritage and expertise, the company combines trusted energy services, digital innovation and specialist support to help businesses navigate an evolving energy landscape and transition towards a lower-carbon future.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This apprenticeship provides the opportunity to develop a broad range of technical, analytical and business skills within a highly collaborative Insight & Workflow team. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience working with industry-leading tools including Power BI, SQL, Databricks and automation technologies, while supporting real business improvement and transformation initiatives.
Throughout the programme, the apprentice will receive structured support, mentoring and practical experience that will enable them to build expertise in data analysis, business intelligence, process improvement and workflow automation.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities to progress into permanent roles such as:
- Insight Analyst
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Reporting Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Workflow & Automation Analyst
This role is designed to develop future transformation professionals, providing exposure not only to data and reporting, but also business consultancy, problem-solving, operational improvement, stakeholder engagement and digital transformation. Apprentices will have the opportunity to contribute to projects that deliver measurable improvements for both customers and the business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058663.
Apply now
Closes in 10 days (Friday 23 October 2026)
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