Apprentice Data Analyst (Finance)

APPRENTICE DATA ANALYST (FINANCE)

 

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices like you to help us achieve our goals.

 

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people eager to turn challenges into opportunities.

 

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team!

 

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn! Our Apprentice Data Analyst Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business. Entering an Apprenticeship scheme with us involves working towards the role of a fully-fledged professional, earning a salary, whilst also being able to maintain a sense of academic achievement. At Severn Trent we provide the perfect mix between hands-on experience and a formal qualification, enabling our apprentices to make a real lasting difference to our customers and communities, not just for now, but far into the future.

 

You’ll be supported every step of the way, by your line manager and mentor. Responsibilities of businesses are changing rapidly; society increasingly expects that organisations should act responsibly not just to their shareholders but also to their wider stakeholders and the broader community. Working in the Business Information Team, as part of the Finance and Assurance Business Unit, you will get great exposure to the whole business and the amazing work we do,  such as protecting the environment and improving societal sustainability. With a curious mindset you’ll help to innovate and drive ambitions for change and make these a reality that are embedded and implemented across Severn Trent.

 

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK

Standard

Data Analyst

Website

Data analyst / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

Apprenticeship Duration

24 months

Apprenticeship Level

4

Salary

£20,000

Provider/ F2F or Online

TDM- Online

 

ENTRY CRITERIA

Based on the level of this Apprenticeship Programme (Level 4 Foundation Degree) we require all candidates to have Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC National, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, Level 3 advanced apprenticeship)

ROLE EXPECTATIONS POST APPRENTICESHIP

 

By the end of this programme, you will take up a role as a Data Analyst

 

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN

• Learn about and support data analysis tasks and activities associated with the Business Information Team.
• How to perform data analysis using Power BI, integrating data from multiple sources, automating processes with Power Automate, developing applications with Power Apps, and ensuring compliance with data policies and regulations.
• How to access and analyse data from across the entire business. Using it to update existing dashboards and reports, as well as creating your own to meet any new requirements.
• How to effectively clean, transform, join and validate data from multiple sources (including solving any problems that arise as part of that). Ensuring your data, visualisations, reports, and any conclusions you draw from them are accurate.
• How to carry out analysis on key measures such as how effectively a team or project is performing right through to higher level company performance metrics that are reported to the water regulatory body OFWAT.
• How to iteratively test reporting solutions and create technical specifications throughout the development lifecycle.
• How to build internal relationships that foster buy-in to existing and future initiatives.
• How to provide first-line assurance of department reports and second-line assurance of the wider business's reporting through the Report Certification process.
• To understand how to act ethically and how this thought process can be brought into everyday business practices.
• How to analyse and identify Severn Trent’s opportunities and threats. Escalating any risks within your own team or processes if you find them

 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long-term. 

We’d love you to be someone with… 

 

• A ‘can do’ attitude – willing to get stuck in, take accountability for decisions and actions and who takes pride in their work 
• A love of variety in a role and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment  
• Ability to quickly prioritise tasks and the initiative to dive head-first into problem solving.
• No two days are the same on the front line and not every day goes to plan, so you’ll need to be quick on your feet to respond!  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams 
• Ability to analyse and interpret information and effectively communicate this to different team members and audiences 
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a reactive and dynamic working environment    

 

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN     

  

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.     

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:     

25 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)     

• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £1,500, which is subject to eligibility)   
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)      
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate  
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy  
• Retail offers  
• Family friendly policies  
• Two paid volunteering days per year   

  As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.  

    

LET’S GO  

  

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.    

 

Please note, we don’t require a CV or cover letter to complete your application, the system will ask you for this, but you can just upload a blank document.  

• Roles close on 14th March 2025
• Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from 31st March- 30th May.

  

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.     

  

  DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION  

  

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.  Click here to find out more