Data Architect Apprenticeship (Level 4) - Office for National Statistics - EO

Job summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, helping people understand the UK’s economy, population and society.

We are looking for five people who are curious about data and technology and keen to learn to join our Data Architecture team through an apprenticeship programme.

Whether you are leaving school or college, considering a career change, or looking for an alternative to full-time classroom-based study, this could be an opportunity to start an exciting career in data and technology.

You do not need previous experience of Data Architecture. We are looking for your potential, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. You will receive training and support while gaining practical experience and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

As a Data Architect Apprentice, you will learn how to:

• understand how data is structured, organised and used
• develop and work with data models
• understand and manage metadata
• apply data standards and data governance principles
• analyse and profile data to understand its quality and characteristics
• communicate technical information clearly to different audiences
• work with colleagues to understand their data needs and identify opportunities for improvement.

If you are curious, enjoy solving problems and want to develop a career where you can make a real difference through data, we would like to hear from you.

Please note - We will be holding a candidate information session on Monday 9th November at 12:00 noon. If you're interested in finding out more, please join here - Click here

Job description

The roles will be working in Data Products, Services and Governance (DPSG), which sits centrally within ONS, provides a cross-ONS capability for data, including data access and preparation, and the provision of data and linked data products.DPSG develops and manages the systems and processes that underpin the distribution of data across ONS and beyond. DPSG provides data to ONS, academia, wider government, and other external users in a safe and controlled way, supporting and encouraging users to maximise data utility, enabling innovation and statistical and research use.

As a Data Architect Apprentice, you will study towards a Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship programme and combine your job and hands-on experience with virtual learning and will include one to-one with tutors and mentors, tutorials, and research projects.

You will work with appropriate technologies as a Data Architecture apprentice, you’ll gain the technical expertise to take your career in an exciting new direction. By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved an industry-standard qualification and have the skills to progress your career in line with your aspirations.

Responsibilities

As a Data Architect Apprentice, you will be supported to develop your skills while working on real ONS data challenges. You will:

• support the development and maintenance of data models
• profile data and help identify data quality issues
• support the management of metadata, data standards and data governance
• work with stakeholders to understand business and data requirements
• produce clear documentation and communicate technical information
• work collaboratively with colleagues across different teams
• develop your knowledge of Data Architecture tools, techniques and technologies.

Part-time candidates will be considered, subject to a minimum of 30 hours per week, apprenticeship provider requirements and business needs.

What qualfication will I get?

The programme will be 2 years and will be delivered by assigned external training providers. The apprenticeship will support apprentices to develop their capability in data architecture. As well as training and support from the external training providers you will have support from a dedicated, highly experienced data architect mentor.

All apprentices who successfully meet the scheme's milestones will receive a Level 4 Data Analyst Diploma.

You will gain experience to help you work towards your qualification, as well as attending formal training and other development opportunities that will consist of 20% off the job learning.

You will develop other skills that will aid you in the workplace, such as organisation, communication, the ability to work under pressure, teamwork, and lots more, giving you a real and valuable insight into the industry.