Data Business Systems Analyst Apprentice
Reporting to the Head of Business Systems, you'll play a key role in supporting and developing the systems that keep our business running. You'll gain hands-on experience with ERP systems, Power BI, SQL, automation tools, AI technologies and in-house applications while working alongside experienced colleagues and external technology partners.
Role
- Provide first-line support for business systems, investigating issues and escalating where appropriate.
- Assist with the administration, maintenance and testing of our ERP system.
- Use SQL to support data analysis, troubleshoot issues and improve data quality.
- Develop and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes through automation using tools such as Power Automate, Python and AI.
- Monitor and support system integrations, assisting with testing and implementation.
- Support business systems projects, including upgrades, testing, documentation and user acceptance testing.
- Gather user requirements and contribute to the development of in-house applications.
- Maintain system documentation and help deliver user training and guidance.
Training
Why choose our Data Analyst apprenticeship?
QA's Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship develops the skills needed to collect, organise and study data to provide valuable business insight.
The principles of data analytics are being applied across just about every industry. Using past-event data, analysts are making important insight-based business decisions and driving customer value across every team and function, including operations, finance, sales and marketing.
At QA we have deep-rooted expertise in Data, Analytics and AI. Our solutions transform the way that individuals use data and enable organisations to make more data-driven business decisions.
QA's Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables your organisation to:
- Build the skills and capabilities you need throughout your organisation to analyse, interrogate and present technical data, providing informed and valuable business insights to a range of stakeholders.
- Upskill or reskill your existing workforce with data skills and create analysts for the modern day workplace.
- Recruit and harness a new talent pathway: QA can help you cost-effectively recruit diverse, ambitious talent into your business and help you build a pipeline of data literacy talent.
Delivered by industry experts with real-world experience, the programme’s content has been designed around real-life skills and includes the additional PL-300 Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst certification (see below). The technical content aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market.
Upon successful completion, learners will be awarded the Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship.
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Data analyst (level 4)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Flexible working around core hours (8.00am - 5:30pm, 2.00pm on Fridays).
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 2nd September 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 8th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills