DWP. Digital with Purpose.

Are you looking for a career in Data?

Do you want to learn how to be a Data Analyst, and work towards a qualification, and do work on products and services that will be used by millions (and which will look great on your CV)?

This is a permanent role with a starting salary of £29,500, as well as great benefits and flexible working.

You'll be part of the UK's largest government department, as well as a thriving Data community with access to learning, mentoring and loads of other support.

Tell me about the apprenticeship

This is a Level 4 digital apprenticeship. We're looking to hire people to be our future data leaders and experts.

As a Data Analyst apprentice, you gain hands-on experience of data structures, big data, and processes and tools for data integration.

The type of roles this apprenticeship prepares you for are Data Analyst, Data Manager, Data Scientist, Data Architect, and Data Engineer.

You'll learn on the job alongside our brilliant, expert team. But you'll also be studying towards gaining a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship qualification.

You'll be given about 20% of your work time to focus on your qualification.

You will be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the data community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme, so you will have plenty sources of encouragement to help you succeed. It is also critical that you can be proactive and make the most out of your time on the apprenticeship.

Are you ready?

We're very keen to attract a broad range of applicants from diverse backgrounds. If you have the right motivation and attitude, and you want to launch a career in tech then we want to hear from you.

We're looking for apprentices who have the following:

An enjoyment of maths and data and the ability to identify patterns, trends and insights.
An enjoyment of solving puzzles and the ability to find solutions to problems.
You are perceptive, logical, detail oriented and organised.
Strong communications skills with ability to explain technical information in an easily understandable way.
You understand the commitment to learning within this two-year course and are willing to study in your own time.Entry Requirements:

Hold a valid passport, birth certificate or residence permit.
Have the right to live and work in the UK.
Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to the apprenticeship start date.
Not be in full-time education or be undertaking another apprenticeship by the apprenticeship start date.
Nothold a prior qualification at the same or higher level that is similar to the apprenticeship. The apprenticeship programme content must be materially different to any existing qualification you hold at the same or higher level. You must be able to develop substantive new skills because of the apprenticeship.
Must hold GCSEs including English and Maths at Grade 4 (equivalent to C) or above, or complete and pass functional skills tests at the beginning of the apprenticeship programme.You must also have one of the following:

A Level in Maths, Computer Science, Statistics or similar subject.
A Level 3 Data Technician or similar L3 apprenticeship.
Equivalent qualifications as described above e.g. - T Level, NVQ, BTEC, International Baccalaureate.
Relevant work experience - typically one year in a relevant role that involves analysing, inspecting, transforming or modelling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making.Click 'Apply' for more information and to start an application on Civil Service Jobs.

Please note, this role requires you to pass Security Check clearance