Risk Data Analyst Apprentice

**Employer description:**
Vertu Motors PLC is the 5th largest motor retailer in the UK, launching in 2006 it also trades under the names of Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors along with several other ancillary entities. With a 6,000-strong team of dedicated colleagues, we havemore than enough experience under our seat belts to know exactly how to offer you the very best of everything you need for buying and looking after your vehicle.

You'll find our Central offices in Gateshead, but our dealerships are established nationwide, from Morpeth to Doncaster - where we are proud to represent some of the world's top manufacturers, including Land Rover, Volkswagen, Mercedes and Ford.

Here at Vertu Motors, we believe there's a better way to buy a vehicle. We live and breathe all things automotive, which is why we made it our mission to make the experience of buying a car, van, or motorbike as straight-forward as possible.

**Overview**:
You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience as you complete a Data Analyst - Level 4 Apprenticeship.

We have recently created a new financial analytics department, where you will be able to develop your skills in a data driven environment and receive training to become proficient as a data analyst. This apprenticeship will provide you with industry experiencefrom one of the biggest companies in the North East and realistic career progression alongside an Advanced Level 3 qualification as a Data Technician.

During your apprenticeship you will get the opportunity to broaden your experience and knowledge of marketing by working across different functions in the business.

**Duties**:
The role will cover various aspects of the Groups financial data, dealing with reporting on:

- Financial accounts
- Sales
- Expenses
- Marketing
- HR and payroll
- Production of reports using in-house BI products and Microsoft software
- Maintenance of the financial database e.g., new users access and reports
- Provide support to the 100+ users of the financial database with the regular accounts submissions

**What we are looking for**:
**Beneficial skills to have**:

- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail
- High level of computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel
- An interest in data and statistics.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Willingness to learn

**Personal qualities**:
We are looking for individuals who share the values that make us who we are as an organisation.

Passion - Professionalism - Recognition - Commitment - Respect - Integrity - Opportunity

**Entry requirements**:
**Standard entry**:

- Level 3 qualification (apprenticeship/A-levels/BTEC, etc)
- OR equivalent work experience (typically two years in a relevant role)

**Plus**:

- 5 GCSE's, including English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above
- Experience with using Excel and Microsoft products (or similar)

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

**Find out more here:**

**Working week**:
Monday - Friday,
37.5 hours a week.

**Salary**:
£15,000 per annum.

**Future prospects:**
92% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.

**Important information**:
QA’s apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education.
To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.