Data Apprentice

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Data Apprentice (Level 4)

Location: Oldham
Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage (or FCHO Apprentice Rate)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Training provider: Kaplan – Level 4 Data Apprenticeship

Turn your interest in data and technology into a career

Are you curious about how data can help organisations solve problems, improve services and make better decisions?

First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) is looking for an enthusiastic Data Apprentice to join our Data Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised Level 4 data qualification through Kaplan while developing practical experience within a busy and ambitious organisation.

You’ll work alongside experienced data, business intelligence and technology professionals, helping FCHO improve the quality, management and use of its data. You’ll learn how to turn information into meaningful insights that support better decisions and improved outcomes for our customers and communities.

About the role

Working within our Data Team, you’ll support colleagues from across the organisation to collect, manage, understand and use data effectively.

You’ll learn how to:

• Analyse and interpret data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Support the production and validation of management information and performance reports
• Create reports and visualisations using Power BI
• Develop your understanding of SQL and data engineering tools, including Microsoft Fabric
• Help improve data quality across FCHO systems
• Investigate data issues and support corrective action
• Work with colleagues to understand their reporting and information requirements
• Support the development of data definitions, catalogues and governance processes
• Document data flows, systems and business processes
• Carry out root cause analysis to understand why issues are happening
• Prepare data literacy guidance and training materials
• Support digital transformation and customer experience improvement projects
• Translate business requirements into practical data and technology solutions

As your knowledge and confidence develop, you’ll have the opportunity to produce routine reports, dashboards and datasets independently and contribute to wider data governance, reporting and analytics projects.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll complete learning, assignments and assessments through Kaplan while applying your learning to real projects at FCHO.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong interest in data, technology and digital services
• Enjoys solving problems and investigating how things work
• Can think critically and pay close attention to detail
• Is curious and confident asking questions
• Has clear written and verbal communication skills
• Can explain information in a straightforward and accessible way
• Enjoys working collaboratively with different people and teams
• Is organised, reliable and committed to learning
• Has some experience using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel
• Can identify opportunities to improve processes through data or automation
• Is committed to successfully completing their Level 4 apprenticeship

You don’t need to be an expert in data or coding before you apply. We’re looking for someone with the right attitude, a genuine interest in the subject and the motivation to develop their technical skills.

Entry requirements

You’ll need to meet the entry requirements for the Level 4 Data Apprenticeship delivered by Kaplan.

You’ll need one of the following:

• Two A Levels, an International Baccalaureate or another Level 3 qualification, such as a BTEC Extended Diploma
• A completed Level 3 apprenticeship
• At least 12 months of work experience gained within the last 24 months, where you don’t hold another Level 3 qualification

What you’ll receive

• Paid employment while gaining a nationally recognised qualification
• A Level 4 data qualification
• Dedicated time to complete your apprenticeship learning
• Practical experience working on real organisational data projects
• Training in Power BI, SQL, data quality and data governance
• Exposure to data engineering tools, including Microsoft Fabric
• Support and mentoring from experienced Data Team colleagues
• Ongoing coaching, training and career development
• Excellent employee benefits, including 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a pension scheme and healthcare cash plan
• Valuable experience to support a future career in data analysis, business intelligence, data engineering or digital technology

At FCHO, we’re committed to investing in local talent and helping people develop rewarding careers.

Please submit your application before 21ST August 2026.

Interview and Assessment dates to be confirmed.   

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. 

We are committed to building an organisation that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, skills and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.   As an equal opportunities employer, FCHO is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.  We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. 

We care that you have a great experience with us at FCHO and if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience smoother, please let us know and we’ll do all we can.