Business Intelligence Analyst Apprentice
About The Position
Zig Up is seeking a curious, motivated and analytical individual to join its Business Intelligence team as an apprentice. The role combines hands-on experience with structured apprenticeship training and is designed to help the apprentice begin a career in data and business intelligence. Working alongside experienced BI analysts and data engineers, the apprentice will learn to turn data into insights that support informed business decisions. Training and support will help develop skills in reporting, data analysis and visualisation, including tools such as Microsoft Power BI, SQL and Microsoft Fabric; prior expertise in these tools is not required. The apprentice will gain experience creating and maintaining reports, dashboards and visualisations; preparing and analysing data; checking data accuracy and investigating reporting issues; testing reports and updates; documenting requirements and processes; and learning about data quality, governance, security and reporting best practices. Development will include Power BI data modelling, Power Query and basic DAX, as well as exposure to Microsoft Fabric dataflows, pipelines, Lakehouses and SQL databases. Programme entry requires one of the following: a Level 3 qualification plus at least 12 months of work experience; a business-related degree such as business, finance, economics or maths; a non-business-related degree plus at least six months of work experience; or, for existing staff, at least two years of relevant work experience. The working week is 37.5 hours. The posting notes that QA reports 90% of its apprentices secure permanent employment after completing their apprenticeship.
Requirements
- Interest in data, technology and how businesses use information.
- A logical and curious approach to solving problems.
- Good attention to detail and willingness to investigate and ask questions.
- Clear communication skills and ability to work well with others.
- Basic confidence using computers, spreadsheets and numbers.
- Good organisational skills and ability to manage tasks and deadlines.
- Positive attitude towards learning and developing new skills.
- Understanding of the importance of handling information accurately and securely.
- Meet one of the programme entry routes: a Level 3 qualification plus 12 or more months of work experience; a business-related degree; a non-business-related degree plus six or more months of work experience; or, for existing staff, two or more years of relevant work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience or awareness of Microsoft Excel, Power BI or other reporting tools.
- Experience or awareness of SQL, Power Query, DAX or data modelling.
- Experience or awareness of Microsoft Fabric or other cloud-based data platforms.
- Experience working with data through education, employment, volunteering or personal projects.
- Experience with Agile ways of working or collaborating on team projects.
- Knowledge of business functions such as Finance, Operations, HR or Sales.
Responsibilities
- Help create, update and maintain reports, dashboards and data visualisations.
- Learn to use Microsoft Power BI to prepare, analyse and present data.
- Use SQL to explore data, check accuracy and investigate reporting issues.
- Support testing of new reports and data updates to ensure information is accurate and reliable.
- Help document reporting requirements, processes and guidance.
- Build knowledge of Power BI, including data modelling, Power Query and basic DAX.
- Gain exposure to Microsoft Fabric, including dataflows, pipelines, Lakehouses and SQL databases.
- Learn about data quality, governance, security and best practices.
- Contribute ideas to improve how the business uses and reports on data.
Benefits
- Structured apprenticeship training and support.
- Opportunity to earn while learning.
- Opportunities to develop skills and launch a career in data and business intelligence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
