Level 3 Apprentice Data Technician
Are you passionate about working with data and keen to develop skills in analysis, reporting, and performance monitoring? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Data Technician Apprentice to join our team where you’ll learn to collect, manage and analyse data to support the Council's work and improve services for our communities.
Role
Under supervision and with training, you will:
- Help collect, check, and input performance and service data accurately.
- Support the production of simple reports and dashboards to monitor how services are performing.
- Learn how to use Council data systems and software to retrieve and analyse information.
- Assist colleagues in ensuring data is accurate, up to date, and stored correctly.
- Help document basic processes and keep clear records of data and reporting activity.
- Work with staff across different teams to share information and help improve data quality.
- Take part in team meetings and projects that support service improvement.
- Develop your understanding of data protection, information governance, and confidentiality.
- Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of your work.
As your confidence and skills grow, you’ll take on more responsibility and contribute to more complex data and reporting tasks.
Training
At the end, you will gain a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship qualification. This will include any Functional Skills as appropriate.
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 3 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 5th January 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd March 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)