Environmental Data Analyst Level 4 Apprentice

Join us as an Environmental Data Analyst Apprentice and make a real impact at the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll help reduce enforcement risk, strengthen environmental performance, and work in a dedicated team responding to the Environment Agency.

Role

What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Data Analyst Apprentice: 

  • Help reduce enforcement risk linked to environmental permits and pollution incidents 
  • Carry out targeted email and document searches to support investigations 
  • Work with stakeholders to identify relevant findings and prepare them for legal review 
  • Support Enforcement Advisors by compiling and submitting documents to the Environment Agency on time 
  • Contribute to monthly KPI reporting and compliance tracking 
  • Interpret incident data, scientific reports, and environmental impact information 
  • Manage, analyse, and present data to support informed decision-making 
  • Take ownership of your workload and keep team trackers accurate and up to date 

Training

  • Knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the Level 4 Data Analyst Standard
  • Your training will include a blend of online and virtual learning, plus periodic residential block release at their dedicated training centre at Wyboston Lakes, Bedford, with accommodation provided 
  • Permanent contract with a 27-month structured programme 
Apprenticeship Standard
Data analyst (level 4)
Training Provider
FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day Monday- Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
2 Years 3 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Friday, 6th March 2026
Start Date
Tuesday, 1st September 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Qualifications

  • Maths and English GCSE, grade 9-4 or A-C (Essential)
  • 3 A-Levels in related studies or a BTEC Level 3 A Level, grade A-C/Pass/Merit/Distinction (Essential)

About the Employer

THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Who are we? We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come

Job Details

Company
THAMES WATER UTILITIES LIMITED
Location
Clearwater Court, Vastern Road, Reading, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,500 a year
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