Data Technician Apprentice

Shape the future, starting with yours - Join AQA as a Data Technician Apprentice and help us unlock insights that drive better decisions. Over this two-year programme, you'll work with our Data Analytics, Insight & Reporting team, gaining hands-on experience in data analysis, visualisation, and reporting. We'll support you through a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship, helping you build a strong foundation for a career in data.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Data Technician Apprentice, you'll rotate across teams including Data Analytics, Standards & Innovation, and Research & Evaluation, gaining hands-on experience and developing core data skills across a range of projects.

• Data Analytics - Develop and deliver analyses using tools like Excel and Power BI, clean and prepare datasets, and respond to ad hoc requests by producing clear, user-friendly insights.
• Standards & Innovation - Support regulatory data returns and contribute to quality control practices, ensuring data processes meet compliance standards and drive continuous improvement.
• Research & Evaluation - Work alongside Data Scientists and Psychometricians to understand statistical methods and help build predictive models. Support research projects using both quantitative and qualitative data to generate meaningful findings.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a numerate, analytical individual with a passion for data and problem-solving. You'll need to be curious, detail-oriented, and able to communicate insights clearly with A-levels (ideally including Maths) or equivalent are preferred. To be eligible for this scheme, applicants must have at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) including Maths and English. Other key qualities we'd like to see include:

• Willingness to learn new tools and techniques
• Ability to interpret and present complex information
• Good time management and independence
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

What You'll Get Out of It

We offer a fully funded apprenticeship, a supportive team, and the chance to make a real impact in education. You'll gain valuable experience, build confidence, and grow your career in a passionate organisation with a purpose. Other benefits include:

• A salary of £23,500
• Mentoring from Senior Leadership
• A buddy to guide you through the programme
• Working on real, projects that make an impact
• You'll take part in an accredited interpersonal skills training programme, including presenting, influencing and problem solving

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today.

Join AQA – Where Questions Matter

At AQA, we believe that every journey starts with a question. As the UK's largest exam board and a registered charity, we're driven by a powerful purpose: to advance education by delivering fair, inclusive, and world-class assessment. With over 120 years of expertise, we support more than a million learners annually – and we never aim to let them down. Working at AQA means being part of a team that puts teachers front and centre, reinvests every penny into improving education, and shapes the future of assessment through innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Pay: £23,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring programme
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M15 6EX