Business Analyst Apprentice
We are the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do - and we are seeking an enthusiastic Business Analyst to support us.
Role
- Supporting Business Analysts and Project Managers with analysis activities across projects and change initiatives within Wolseley
- Assisting with the investigation of business processes and problems, gathering information through meetings, workshops, shadowing and reviewing existing documentation
- Supporting the documentation of requirements, processes, impacts and analysis outputs, using agreed Wolseley templates, tools and standards
- Helping to maintain analysis artefacts, logs and documentation repositories in a clear, accurate and organised manner
- Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including meeting preparation, note‐taking and follow‐up actions, with guidance from more experienced colleagues
- Assisting with analysis activities related to testing, business acceptance and transition of solutions into business‐as‐usual operations
- Learning and applying core business analysis techniques and ways of working through structured training, coaching and on‐the‐job experience
- Building knowledge of Wolseley’s business, operating model and delivery environment, demonstrating increased confidence, judgement and independence over time
- Acting professionally at all times, managing time effectively, seeking feedback and taking responsibility for personal development
- Performing other ad‐hoc duties as appropriate, including supporting special projects or improvement activities
You’ll be completing a structured training plan, which will be complimented by a Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship, where you will be provided time each week to complete your training activities.
Training
Why choose our Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship?
Our Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship develops learners to investigate information systems solutions and gain the know-how to improve operational efficiency for your organisation. The principles of data analytics are being applied across just about every industry. Using past-event data, business analysts are making important insight-based business decisions and driving customer value across every team and function, including operations, finance, sales and marketing.
QA’s Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Become a change professional that helps organisations deliver business and digital change successfully
- Regularly investigate and analyse solutions to ensure the right one is chosen
- Experience a flexible learning journey using a blend of learning methodologies, including online learning, practical exercises, video content, coaching and workshops
Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Unified Modelling Language (UML), Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN), Data Modelling, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), SWOT & PESTLE.
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business analyst (level 4)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 23rd September 2026
- Start Date
- Wednesday, 30th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills