Data Technician Apprentice
Over this two-year programme, you’ll work with our Data Analytics, Insight & Reporting team, gaining hands-on experience in data analysis, visualisation, and reporting. We’ll support you through a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship, helping you build a strong foundation for a career in data.
 Role
- As a Data Technician Apprentice, you’ll rotate across teams including Data Analytics, Standards & Innovation, and Research & Evaluation, gaining hands-on experience and developing core data skills across a range of projects.
 - Data Analytics - Develop and deliver analyses using tools like Excel and Power BI, clean and prepare datasets, and respond to ad hoc requests by producing clear, user-friendly insights.
 - Standards & Innovation - Support regulatory data returns and contribute to quality control practices, ensuring data processes meet compliance standards and drive continuous improvement.
 - Research & Evaluation - Work alongside Data Scientists and Psychometricians to understand statistical methods and help build predictive models. Support research projects using both quantitative and qualitative data to generate meaningful findings.
 
Training
- Progress to a full time career
 
- Apprenticeship Standard
 - Data technician (level 3)
 - Training Provider
 - INSTEP UK LIMITED
 - Working Week
 - Monday to Friday
 - Expected Duration
 - 2 Years
 - Positions Available
 - 1
 - Closing Date
 - Monday, 5th January 2026
 - Start Date
 - Monday, 7th September 2026
 
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
 - IT skills
 - Attention to detail
 - Problem solving skills
 - Number skills
 - Analytical skills
 - Patience
 
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4+ (A-C) (Essential)
 - Math GCSE, grade 4+ (A-C) (Essential)
 
About the Employer
AQA EDUCATION
AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. AQA's qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in more than 40 countries around the world.
- Company
 - AQA EDUCATION
 - Location
 - DEVAS STREET, MANCHESTER, England
 - Employment Type
 - Advanced Apprenticeship
 - Salary
 - £23,500 a year
 - Posted
 
- Company
 - AQA EDUCATION
 - Location
 - DEVAS STREET, MANCHESTER, England
 - Employment Type
 - Advanced Apprenticeship
 - Salary
 - £23,500 a year
 - Posted