Data Analyst Apprentice

Why Southwark?

Southwark is a vibrant, diverse and ambitious borough at the heart of London. As one of the country’s leading local authorities, we are committed to serving our communities, delivering high-quality services and driving positive change for residents and businesses.

When you join Southwark, you join an organisation that invests in its people. As part of our award-winning apprenticeship programme, you’ll gain:

• A fully funded Level 4 Data Analyst qualification
• A supportive, inclusive workplace where you’ll learn from experienced professionals
• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact projects across climate change, sustainability and performance
• A genuine pathway into a career in data, analytics, performance or the wider public sector

You’ll be part of a passionate team that uses data to improve services, inform decision-making and support delivery of our strategic goals. Your work will make a real difference to the borough and the communities we serve.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Data Analyst Apprentice, you’ll work in a supported learning environment while developing strong technical and professional skills. You will:

• Assist with the monitoring and reporting of key performance indicators, helping services understand how they are performing
• Use tools such as Power BI and internal systems to clean, prepare and present data
• Support Freedom of Information (FOI) handling and communicate with internal and external customers professionally
• Contribute to the creation of the Departmental Newsletter and other cross-council projects
• Work closely with colleagues across the Environment, Sustainability & Leisure department
• Manage your own workload and complete tasks to agreed timescales and standards
• Attend training, workshops and college sessions as part of your apprenticeship programme
• Build strong foundations in data management, customer service and performance reporting

You will play a key role in supporting our fast-moving programme of work at a crucial time for the department.

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic about working with data and keen to learn. You don’t need lots of experience, just the right attitude, motivation and willingness to develop.

You’ll enjoy this role if you:

• Are curious, analytical and enjoy solving problems
• Communicate clearly and confidently with different people
• Stay organised and manage your time well
• Feel comfortable using basic IT tools and are keen to learn new systems
• Work well as part of a team and bring a flexible, positive approach
• Take responsibility for your own learning and want to build a career in data
• Can attend work, training and college sessions reliably
• Are committed to completing the apprenticeship and making the most of the opportunity
• If you’re eager to grow your skills, gain hands-on experience and make a positive impact in Southwark, we’ll give you the support and opportunities to succeed.

Additional Information

This is a two-year fixed-term apprenticeship contract, providing structured training and hands-on experience throughout the programme.

Closing Date: 11.59pm Sunday 30th November 2025

Interview Date: week commencing 8th December 2025

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

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