Data Analyst Apprentice

Job description

This is your chance to work at a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer 2025 and kickstart your career in analytics with Greater Anglia!

Are you passionate about people and curious about how data can help shape better workplaces?

Do you want to build a career where you can make a real difference in how organisations support, develop, and care for their workforce?

At Greater Anglia, we're not just keeping the railway running — we're helping our people have greater journeys too.

As a vital part of the railway network connecting London Liverpool Street to the East of England, we're proud to deliver reliable, sustainable, and modern services to millions of customers.

We are offering an exciting opportunity to join our People Teams Data and Systems.

In this role, you'll learn how we use data to understand patterns, support decision-making, and help create a positive working environment for our teams.

It's a great fit for someone who enjoys solving problems, working with information, and wants to build a career that combines practical skills with people-focused impact.

We're proud to be part of Transport UK Group, recently ranked 43rd in The Sunday Times Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers 2025, alongside East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, and West Midlands Railway.

This recognises our commitment to creating diverse, meaningful apprenticeships with real progression and impact.

If you're ready to begin a career that brings together people, purpose, and data, this is your moment to step aboard.

Overview :

In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting the People Team Data function as we work together to expand the scope and improve the capabilities of people data reporting.

You will help us move towards a systems-first approach for managing people data.

Reporting to the People Data & Analytics Manager, this position is on a fixed-term contract specifically covering the duration of the apprenticeship.

The successful candidate will work towards a Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship.

The role will require 20% of working hours to be spent gaining skills and knowledge towards achieving the Level 4 Data Apprenticeship Standard, including attending workshops, online learning, webinars, coaching, or shadowing.

The remaining 80% of working hours will be spent delivering the key responsibilities outlined below.

Responsibilities :

• Assist in collating, analysing, and visualising People data to produce reports that facilitate data-led decision-making.
  
  
• Consult with departments on required data and measures to support decision-making.
  
  
• Author and implement data documentation to articulate report functions, data sources, intended use, and audiences.
  
  
• Support the development and creation of data warehouse objects to enhance data analysis within the people team.
  
  
• Support the People team in leveraging data to improve insights and measurement of activities, including undertaking ad hoc reports.
  
  
• Work closely with the People Systems Team to maximise system functionality and enhance data analysis activities.
  
  
• Verify data accuracy and completeness, ensuring consistent recording of required information.
  
  
• Maintain and update systems to track and record project progress, ensuring documentation of developments.
  
  
• Ensure all work complies with data protection regulations and considers data security at every stage.
  
  
• Support the Data Team in keeping the business informed on ongoing data initiatives within the people team.
  
  

We’re looking for candidates who :

• Have numeracy literacy and word processing skills to communicate and solve problems effectively.
  
  
• Are friendly, approachable, and able to communicate (both written and verbal) across all areas of the business.
  
  
• Have experience working with Office 365 packages like Excel to handle data efficiently.
  
  
• Are aware of data security and data protection regulations and confident in handling sensitive information.
  
  
• Have experience and interest in problem solving and data analysis.
  
  

Entry requirements :

• Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship, A-levels, BTEC, etc.)
• OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)

Plus :

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft products (or similar)

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience demonstrating the minimum foundation needed for this program.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, you must provide an official document stating how your international qualifications compare to UK qualifications.

For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours :

Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week.

Expected apprenticeship duration :

24 months

Planned start date :

September 2025

Apprenticeship level :

Advanced Level 4

What’s in it for you :

• Travel discounts: Free travel on Greater Anglia and up to 75% off with other train operators, plus discounts for eligible family members.
  
  
• International adventures: After 12 months, discounted international travel for you and your family.
  
  
• Exclusive discounts: Access deals on shopping, dining, and days out via the GA Hapi App.
  
  
• Vouchers for loved ones: 12 annual discount GA travel vouchers for family and friends.
  
  
• Wellbeing support: 24/7 employee assistance, eye care vouchers, flu jabs, and physiotherapy services.
  
  
• Pension perks: Join a Defined Contribution pension with Greater Anglia, with an employer contribution of 1.5 times your contribution.
  
  
• Family-friendly policies: Maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave after 26 weeks.
  
  
• Save while you spend: Cycle to work and tech purchase schemes after passing probation.
  
  

At Greater Anglia, we’re proud of our work.

We’re investing in shaping the future of rail in the UK, and being part of our team gives you the opportunity to contribute to this journey.

Join us and experience :

• Inclusivity & respect: Be yourself and thrive in a supportive environment where every idea and person is valued.
  
  Help us be Greater Together.
  
  
• Community & teamwork: Collaborate to deliver the best for our customers in a friendly, can-do atmosphere.
  
  
• Pride & progress: Contribute to meaningful change and a sustainable future with continuous improvement as the norm.
  
  

Future prospects :

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing, which is 20% higher than the national average.

About QA :

Our apprenticeships are a perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch an exciting future.

With over 50,000 successful graduates, we are a top 50 training provider dedicated to your success.

Ready to Bring Your GA Game?

Apply now!

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Data Analytics, Microsoft Access, SQL, Power BI, R, Data Visualization, Tableau, Data Management, Data Mining, SAS, Data Analysis Skills, Analytics

Employment Type :

Trainee

Experience :

Years

Vacancy :

1

Required Skill Profession

Database, Analytics & Bi