Data Analyst Higher Apprenticeship 2026

Data Analyst Higher Apprenticeship 2026

About The Role

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone who holds a degree or masters degree in a subject such as Data Science will not be eligible. You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.

What will you be doing?

• Establish reporting needs and deliver insightful and accurate information
• Collect, compile and cleanse data
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets
• Summarise and present the results of data analysis to a range of stakeholders, making recommendations
• Interrogate and analyse data to root-cause data quality issues

As part of the Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship standard, you’ll be on track to an industry recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in person, 1-2-1 and group learning.

What do you need?

To be successful in this apprenticeship you'll have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. You should be competent in using Microsoft Excel and have a proven interest in data analysis (this could be from formal studies, self-study or the workplace).

• To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you also need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A-C) including Maths and English.
• Some experience of using data tools (e.g. SQL, Python, Power BI etc) would be an advantage but not essential.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You must meet one of the following residency criteria:A UK citizen who has been resident in the UK or EEA for the previous three years.An EEA or Switzerland national who has obtained either pre-settled or settled status under the EUSS and have lived continuously in the EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar, or the UK for at least the previous 3 years.A non-UK national who has been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous 3 years where no part of this period has been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education.An individual with immigration or asylum-seeking status which makes you eligible to receive government apprenticeship funding.
• You must not hold a level 4 qualification or above in a related subject, e.g. a degree or masters degree in subjects including Maths, Data Analysis, Business Analytics etc.
• You must not be on another government funded learning programme.

What can we offer you?

You’ll be working towards your level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship over 2 years to gain a recognised qualification alongside industry experts. As well as a salary of £24,500, you’ll receive 27 days holiday – plus bank holidays, have access to our car schemes, pension scheme, employee well-being support, on-site restaurant and shopping discounts.

What's the assessment process?

• Application form with CV and video interview questions
• Face-to-face assessment centre, participating in real-life tasks
• Successful candidates will be offered a place soon after the assessment centre for a September 2026 start.

Our rewards and benefits

• Annual leave
• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Car schemes for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance*
• Healthcare cash plans*
• Mental wellbeing support
• Occupational health provision
• Paid volunteering days
• Sick pay at full rate of pay
• Income protection insurance
• Fuel card*
• Onsite restaurant, EV charging, parking and car wash
• Employee discounts portal
• Reduced ticket prices
• Employee referral scheme
• Additional wellbeing support
• Flexible financial security benefits
• Additional flexible benefits

* Please note that some benefits will differ by grade.

What inclusion means to us

We want everyone at Volkswagen Group UK to feel included. Why? Because unique voices and perspectives are vital for our future. And we know that enabling diverse teams to thrive, be creative, and be heard, leads to better business outcomes. That’s why we run various programmes to promote a diverse, inclusive and non-discriminatory culture. And we’re proud of earning Inclusive Employers’ Gold accreditation in 2024. But there’s always more to do.

Our apprenticeship recruitment process

Here’s what you can expect:

1. Apply - Fill in the application form and send us your CV to apply.
2. Video interview questions - We’ll also ask you to answer a couple of video interview questions so that we have a chance to get to know a little more about you. You can give us a written version if that’s better for you.
3. Interview/Assessment centre - Our final step in the journey would be to attend a face-to-face interview or assessment centre, where you will take part in a range of activities based on real life tasks.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.