Apprentice Data Engineer (Higher Apprenticeship)

Company Description

United Living is a leading infrastructure, construction, and property services company in the UK, comprised of four complementary businesses. We help our customers and the communities they serve benefit from resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces that are fit for the future.

We invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation.

Building a diverse, inclusive, and equal working environment in which everyone is welcomed and encouraged to be themselves, is a commitment we are dedicated to. We believe that having a diverse workforce not only sets us up for success, but it allows for greater opportunities for innovation, adaptability, and wide-ranging capabilities. We empower our people, and our communities, to champion diversity and change every day.

We are a fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business. We welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change to establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more.

Job Description

This role sits within our systems development team, working alongside Project, Finance, PMO and other departments. This apprenticeship is perfect for someone looking for their first step in System Development. You will have the support of the Development team as well as experienced Telecoms and IT professionals to enable you to develop and adapt knowledge.

Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

• Data Collection and Analysis: Learn to develop your skills in gathering, analysing, and interpreting complex data from multiple sources, including Salesforce (Sitetracker), PowerBI, and SQL.
• Software Implementation: Assist the ULC Developer in implementing new software systems, upgrades and APIs within timescales and SLAs.
• Reporting: Develop reports on data efficiencies, helping to drive informed decision-making.
• Data Integrity: Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with ULC and GDPR data management standards, at times working closely with the project teams to minimise dates in the past and discrepancies in data.
• Visualisation and Insights: Use data visualisation tools (e.g., PowerBI, Sitetracker and Presentations) to present findings in a clear, impactful way for Development team
• Continuous Improvement: Develop skills in order to eventually recommend and implement improvements to current data processes, tools, and reporting methods to enhance efficiency and data quality

What to expect from your Apprenticeship programme
As an Apprentice with Connected, you’ll be given a real job from day one where you will gain hands-on industry experience, and the knowledge required to achieve a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll be inspired and stretched professionally, but fully supported by an expert network of colleagues, as you work to build the foundations for a career within United Living, and the construction industry.

To help you settle into your role, we’ll provide you with a buddy from our apprentice population. They will have some great advice as they were in exactly the same situation as you not so long ago, and you’ll also receive a dedicated mentor who will help guide you throughout your apprenticeship programme to help you achieve professional success.

As part of your Apprenticeship, you will be enrolled onto the Data Engineer Level 5 qualification with one of our training partners. You will be fully supported through a variety of methods such as virtual workshops, learning materials, and one-to-one support from your tutor or coach. They will also meet regularly with you and your line manager to ensure you are progressing through your programme.

Qualifications

In order to be successful in this role, we would like you to have:

• 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4/A*-C including English and Maths.
• A minimum level 3 qualification with technical content such as Computer Science, Maths or Physics
• Some experience with data or programming languages (desirable)
• Available to start in February 2025
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your apprenticeship programme.

Additional Information

We are committed to nurturing your creativity, encouraging the freedom to express yourself and fostering a supportive culture that values both personal and professional development. United Living are on an exciting journey of growth and innovation and will provide you with a solid foundation for you to develop your skills for the future and build your career with us.

• Career Development – from the moment you join, you’ll be supported to develop, grow your skill set and progress your career the way you want.
• Cultivate – access to our idea and innovation platform, empowering you to drive positive business change.
• Discounts – access to our leisure and shopping discounts and rewards platform.
• Employee Networks – opportunity to join our organisation wide employee networks such as our Veteran’s Network, Women’s Network, and Young People’s Network which is dedicated to supporting and retaining employees in the early stages of their careers and empowers young employees and future leaders through Continuous Professional Development (CPD), Social Value and Team Building initiatives.
• Health and Wellbeing Support – access to our employee programme which includes access to a virtual GP and Dentist, mental health support and counselling, fitness and nutrition, and financial and legal advice.
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Payroll Giving – the opportunity to donate regularly from your gross pay to support charities of your choice.
• Pension – you will be eligible to join our pension scheme which we will also contribute to.
• Personal Support Network – you will receive a dedicated buddy and mentor and will join an early careers community of peers that will support you forward every step of the way.
• Reward and Award Schemes – access to our long service awards and above and beyond rewards.
• Social Value – you will be encouraged to support social impact activities each year to support charities and local community organisations.

How to apply

If you’re looking to be part of an exciting journey with an evolving business and want to learn something new, every day? Then you’ve come to the right place.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are proud to be a disability confident employer and are committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact us on earlycareers@unitedliving.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process so we can discuss how we can support you.

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, please click the I’m interested button and submit an application.