Systems and BI Degree Apprentice
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Degree Apprentice to join our team, developing both BI solutions and software applications that provide insight and drive operational efficiency across the College.
Role
Using tools, development environments and languages such as T-SQL, Reporting Services, Integration Services, Power BI, C#.NET and Tribal EBS, the successful candidate will be supported by experienced developers and analysts throughout a 3 year fully funded degree apprenticeship.
Responsibilities
1. Support the development of business reports and dashboards to provide insights into performance
2. Help collect, clean, and prepare data from multiple systems for analysis and reporting
3. Write and maintain SQL queries to extract and transform data
4. Assist in building and improving internal software applications and data tools
5. Review, test, and fix issues in reports, dashboards, and software solutions
6. Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions
7. Follow development best practice, including version control and testing
8. Document solutions, data sources, and processes clearly for future use
9. Ensure data and systems are handled securely and in line with company standards
Essential Criteria Required
- Strong problem-solving abilities with a logical and analytical approach
- Understanding of fundamental programming concepts
Strong attention to detail - Excellent organisation and planning skills
- Excellent customer service skills - Personable, approachable and helpful
- Strong numeracy skills and an ability to apply basic mathematical concepts within a technical environment
- Experience of Microsoft Office applications i.e Excel
- Commitment to the delivery of excellent support to our students
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a desire to learn and develop new skills
- A positive team player who can collaborate well with others and contribute to a supportive working environment
Desirable Criteria Required
- Exposure to one or more programming languages (through education, training, or personal projects)
- Basic understanding of software development environments
- Experience of querying databases using T-SQL
Training
The apprentice will undertake the Level 6 Digital Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship.
Training will be delivered 1 day per week, starting in September 2026. The apprentice will start work before this date.
- Potential progression into full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- BURNLEY COLLEGE
- Working Week
- A flexible approach to the working hours is required, in line with the needs of the College. Core hours are as follows: Monday– Thursday 8:40am– 5:00pm Friday 8:40am– 4:35pm (One hour lunch break each day)
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 21st January 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd February 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Planning skills
- Positive
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
Qualifications
- Maths and English GCSE, grade A*-C/9-4 (Essential)
- Any Other, grade Pass or above (Essential)
- IT Other, grade Pass or above (Desired)