Vacancy Description

Data Analyst Apprentice

In the digital age, effective use of data is key to success for any organisation, and for us in delivering our vision for Waltham Forest.

The Council has established a Business Intelligence team to help achieve our ambitions to be ‘insight-led’ and ‘digitally-driven’. The role of Business Intelligence is to deliver high-quality data analysis for service managers and Councillors, in order to support decision-making and service improvement across the Council.

Working in our Children & Young People team, the Apprentice will take on responsibility for producing regular performance reports and data analysis for managers in the Council’s children’s social care services. These services provide essential help for vulnerable children in Waltham Forest, including safeguarding and child protection, and support for looked after children and care leavers.

Through the two-year Apprenticeship, you will be supported to develop core knowledge and skills in data analysis and to put this into practice, in line with the national Data Analyst Apprenticeship Standard. Training will be delivered by Just IT Apprenticeships, including through online learning, classroom teaching and regular mentoring and coaching. The Apprenticeship will give you the key skills you need to begin a successful career in data analytics, including through nationally-recognised professional qualifications and accreditation.

To succeed in this role you will need to be self-motivated, enthusiastic and keen to learn new skills in data analysis and technology. We are looking for candidates who are highly numerate and well-organised, with a strong attention to accuracy and detail. A commitment to public service and interest in improving the lives of vulnerable children and families will also be important.

If you are interested in this Apprenticeship but would like some further information, please contact Ed Maguire (Head of Business Intelligence) for an informal discussion, on 020 8496 4855.

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace.The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives contained within the Waltham Forest Council Equality Plan 2012/2015:- Promoting equality of opportunity- Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage- Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels.- Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all.Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.