Data Operations Apprentice

**We’re First Central Insurance & Technology Group (First Central for short), an award-winning innovative insurance and technology organisation, delivering market-leading motor insurance, underwriting, distribution, finance, technology and legal services.**
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Data Operations Apprentice to join our Technology and Data Operations team in either Salford Quays, Manchester, or Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to:

- Have an interest and some experience in coding languages such as Python.
- A passion for learning and be able to learn and adopt new concepts and ideas.
- A keen interest in the use of data or technology

**Job Purpose**:
The Data Operations Apprentice at First Central will gain a broad range of data experiences and skills across all parts of the Data Operations Team, covering Data Platform Engineering, Data Engineering, BI Development and Data Infrastructure.

The role will rotate on placement in all Data Operations disciplines and will work alongside the team supporting daily delivery of data to Business data consumers that use data to make great decisions. As your knowledge and skills increase over the duration of the scheme you will have opportunities to work on key projects and initiatives and potentially lead some of our ideas yourself.

As part of the apprenticeship, you will be expected to fully commit to your studies and engage in workshops, and a mix of face to face sessions with our apprentice training provider.

You will work towards, over a 3-4 year time frame, a structured study programme comprising a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Data and Analytics, followed by a Level 6 BSc Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analytics) Degree Apprenticeship.

**Responsibilities**:
As a working student your primary focus is to complete your studies by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviors to work towards successful graduation. You will be set objectives and goals by your training provider and each of your placement managers to support your studies. On a placement rotation basis, you will be expected to:

- Business Operations: Carry out operational activities associated with the efficient running of a large data department, such as communication, risk management, finance, resource management.
- Data Visualisation and Reporting: With support from more experienced colleagues, create Power BI dashboards and reports that help our colleagues make informed decisions.
- Data Engineering: Develop low to mid complexity data processes from a variety of internal and external data sources using technologies such as SQL, Azure, Python. Support the design and implementation of data models in databases and data lakes.
- Comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times
- Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/ regulations at all times
- Any other reasonable duties as required

**Experience & Knowledge**
- Good Microsoft Office skills.
- An interest and any relevant experience in coding languages such as Python or a general interest in Maths, Science or Technology.
- Experience of being able to learn and adopt new concepts and ideas.
- Keen interest in the use of data or technology.

**Skills & Qualifications**
- 5 GCSEs including 1 STEM, Maths and English C/4 or above / equivalent.
- 2 A Levels or equivalent.
- Good communicator with different types of people
- Proactive and energetic.
- Hungry to learn and not afraid to ask for help.
- Ambitious.
- Collaborative approach and enjoys working with others
- Ability to work independently with the drive to complete tasks and activities.
- Good problem solver.
- Very good time management and organisation skills.
- Able to follow standards and designs, ensuring their work is of high quality.
- Attention to detail.

**Behaviours**
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic
- Ambitious.
- An organised and proactive approach
- Team player
- A flexible approach and positive attitude

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**What can we do for you?
**We believe we can offer you a great working environment as we’re so passionate about our people. Here are just some of the benefits and perks that we offer
- Fantastic training and development opportunities
- Employee benefit packages to suit your lifestyle
- Flexible working
- YOUday - we give you an extra day off to celebrate a special day
- The opportunity to take a paid day off each year to do charity work
- A health cash plan
- Help with travel expenses
- The opportunity to buy additional holiday
- Company pension scheme
- Group life assurance
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Professional subscription fees paid

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