Apprentice Data Analyst

Join Our Team as an Apprentice Data Analyst!

Location: Bromsgrove

Contract: Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary: £14,600.04 per annum

Contract Duration: 18-month fixed term

Why Choose Polaris Community?

At Polaris Community, we are proud to be one of the UK's largest children's services providers and the first independent fostering provider in the country. Our mission is to support children and young people across the UK, from Glasgow to Plymouth and Belfast to London. We offer a range of services including fostering, residential care, specialist education, adoption, therapy, and leaving care.

Join our small but mighty Information & Performance team, where you will play a vital role in keeping our data flowing and supporting meaningful work for vulnerable children.

Your Role: What to Expect

This is an exciting opportunity to kickstart your career in data! As an Apprentice Data Analyst, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in a real business environment.
• Complete a recognized apprenticeship qualification.
• Receive support from an experienced team while contributing to impactful work.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Learn how to collect, clean, and organize data.
• Support the creation of reports and dashboards.
• Assist with routine data tasks and processes.
• Help investigate data issues and resolve errors.
• Work with colleagues to understand their data needs.
• Develop skills in tools such as Excel and SQL, with full training provided.
• Complete your apprenticeship coursework alongside your role.

What We're Looking For

We value attitude and potential over experience. Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Essential:
  • An interest in data, numbers, or problem-solving.
  • A curious mindset and willingness to learn.
  • Good attention to detail.
  • Basic IT skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable, but Not Required:
  • GCSEs or equivalent, including maths.
  • Basic experience with Excel, including formulas and tables.
  • Interest in technology or data analysis.

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys figuring things out and solving problems.
• Asks questions and wants to understand how things work.
• Is motivated to learn new skills and take ownership of their development.
• Takes pride in doing things carefully and accurately.

What We Offer

At Polaris, we believe in taking care of our team. Here are some of the benefits you can expect:

• 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service.
• Bank holidays.
• Company Pension.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Discount Scheme.
• Free On-site Parking.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check.

Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? We can’t wait to meet you!