Are you someone with a keen eye for detail? If so, we can offer you the chance to contribute to the development of a data-driven organisation at Audit Scotland. You will help to create a better Scotland through improving how we conduct financial, performance and Best Value audit work and our wider engagement with public services.
Overview:
The Data Analytics apprentice will work under the guidance and leadership of an appointed mentor to provide high quality, bespoke data analysis products to support Audit Scotland's business groups.
With support and training you will carry out development activities which include translating business requirements into data outputs such as dashboards, applications, visualisations, and models. You will work with others within the Digital Audit team and wider Innovation & Quality business group to improve the audit process with data-driven insights, process automation, productivity gains, and better understanding.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the design and development of data products for audit teams, and assisting the wider I&Q team with administrative tasks
- Assisting with the design, implementation, and review of data visualisations, in consultation with audit teams and specialist communications staff
- Contributing to improvement projects such as process automation tools
- Learning to apply data analysis techniques and languages to real-world problems
- Working with colleagues across the business, including Corporate Services and our audit teams, to understand business needs around data tools
- Assisting with incoming queries and user support requests related to existing applications
- Working with external colleagues, for example in other audit agencies, on shared data projects or training courses
- Keeping your SCQS portfolio up to date with achievements and evidence, ensuring deadlines are met in achieving SCQS accreditation
Required skills & experience:
- A good selection of National 4 and/or 5 passes
- Good communication skills (verbally/written) and numeracy
- Be enthusiastic about learning
- Be able to work co-operatively as part of a team as well as taking personal responsibility for carrying out objectives
- Be IT literate and have knowledge of typical office applications such as MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, or similar software
- Have some awareness of computer programming in data analysis, or some awareness of software development concepts, tools, and processes
Salary:
£22,421 per annum
Working hours:
36.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
We employ around 340 staff in a wide variety of roles. They work flexibly at home and in the office as well as from audit sites across Scotland. This isn't your typical work from home or work from office type job. We're flexible about working patterns and we've transformed how we deliver high-quality public audit. We support you to work in the ways that achieve the best results for you, your team and the business, including your physical location and how you manage your hours. Put simply, we trust you to do your job, and want you to have the ability to have a rewarding work-life balance and best support your individual circumstances, be that childcare, adult carer responsibilities or managing disabilities.
We welcome applications from across the UK. Some travel to our offices or client sites will be necessary at times, but you don't need to live in Scotland to work for us.
Future prospects:
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
Important information:
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.
Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.
On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 8.
If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!