Data Analyst Apprentice

Description

The Junior Data Analyst supports the organisation by helping to collect, prepare, analyse, and report on data that enables the business to operate effectively and make informed decisions. The role contributes to improving visibility of operational performance, commercial activity, and service delivery through accurate, timely, and well-structured data. The position provides broad exposure to data from multiple systems and departments and is suitable for an early career analyst. A key aspect of the role is supporting the wider business by responding to data requests, producing meaningful insights, and helping teams better understand and use their data. While the organisation operates within a regulated healthcare environment, the role balances core business-facing data analysis activities with progressive exposure to NHS and regulatory requirements as skills and experience develop.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Analysis & Business Reporting

• Support the production of regular operational, performance, and management reports using agreed templates and processes.
• Respond to data and reporting requests from teams across the business.
• Assist with KPI reporting, trend analysis, and ad hoc analysis for managers and senior stakeholders.
• Prepare, validate, and reconcile datasets to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Combine data from multiple systems to provide insight into activity, performance, and outcomes.

Data Quality & Governance

• Carry out routine data quality checks to identify gaps, errors, or inconsistencies. Escalate data issues appropriately and support their resolution.
• Assist with maintaining data definitions, standards, and reporting documentation.
• Support the standardisation and improvement of reporting processes.

NHS & Regulatory Reporting

• Contribute to NHS and regulatory reporting requirements from the outset, working under the guidance of senior colleagues.
• Support the preparation and validation of datasets used for external submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Develop and build knowledge of relevant NHS data standards, reporting frameworks, and submission processes as part of day-to-day responsibilities. Assist with data cleansing, reconciliation, and validation activities ahead of submissions.
• Work closely with clinical, governance, and operational teams to ensure data is reliable and fit for reporting purposes.

Data Platform Development & Automation

• Support the transition from manual reporting to more automated and scalable reporting solutions.
• Assist with extracting and preparing data from business systems such as CRM platforms, analytics tools, and operational or clinical systems.
• Contribute to dashboard development, user testing, validation, and documentation.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency through better use of data and reporting tools.