Level 3 Apprentice Data Technician
Are you interested in data and technology? Join Sandwell Council's School Attendance Support Service as a Level 3 Data Technician Apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience collecting, managing and analysing data, producing reports and dashboards, and supporting service improvements while earning a nationally recognised qualification.
Role
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
- Support the production of reports and dashboards to monitor service performance.
- Collect, check and input performance and service data accurately.
- Learn to use council systems and software to retrieve and analyse information.
- Assist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date and secure data records.
- Help document processes and maintain records of data and reporting activities.
- Work with colleagues across different teams to share information and improve data quality.
- Support projects and initiatives that contribute to service improvement.
- Develop an understanding of data protection, information governance and confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in team meetings and training activities.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
- Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times.
Training
At the end, you will gain a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship qualification.
The apprenticeship will also include a proportion of 20% off-the-job training and a robust programme of mandatory apprentice training provided by Sandwell Council to include: Fire Awareness, Prevent, Safeguarding, Data Protection & Cyber Security and Equality & Diversity.
The post is offered on a fixed-term contract to cover the duration of the apprenticeship training. You will receive support and guidance to identify and apply for any further apprenticeships or internal jobs that you are suitably experienced and qualified for.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Data technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday - between the hours of 8am - 5pm.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 31st August 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 19th October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Willingness to learn
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Self-motivated
- Positive and enthusiastic
- Able to follow instructions
- Maintain confidentiality
- Excellent IT Skills
- Methodical
Qualifications
- English Language GCSE, grade A-C/9-4 /L2 equivalent (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade A-C/9-4 /L2 equivalent (Essential)
- one other subject outside of English Lang. & Maths GCSE, grade A-C/9-4 /L2 equivalent (Essential)
- IT GCSE, grade A-C/9-4 /L2 equivalent (Desired)