Fleet MI Data Analyst Review

Initially worked as fuel card administrator, started learning more about automation and data analysis, so my role shifted to be more data and MI based, and i was given the opportunity to start a degree apprenticeship through Multiverse. just finished the lvl4 and am moving on to the lvl5/lvl6 top up degree.
Day to day involves helping colleagues automate aspects of their workload, introduce new processes to replace existing manual ones, and overseeing the team that handles my original fuel card related work.

My manager checks in with me regularly on progress with the apprenticeship, however i would say i'm not a typical apprentice, having been in my prior role a number of years.
The course provider Multiverse appear to be good at keeping things rolling along, with regular learning sessions scheduled.
My manager has also been positive about helping to find appropriate work to focus on for the various parts of my portfolio and End Point Assessment.

Full positive support. My manager is always keen to hear about new things i've learnt, in case there are existing work processes we can tweak or re-invent.
There's been zero issues in terms of having enough time to do the degree work, as the majority of the time, i'm able to manage my own time, and can easily schedule blocks of time for degree work, around various meetings or time sensitive work being required.

I've had no issues with Multiverse, any queries or concerns i've had have been answered promptly, and theres the opportunity to schedule in one-to-one support calls, or small group calls if i feel the need.
The learning sessions appear to be well structured. There are also occasional "hackathons" giving me the opportunity to work with other people doing the degree on small projects.

Initially i was a little sceptical of whether i was actually learning anything "new", however over time i realised that the benefit from the qualification for myself in particular is a sort of "rounding out" of my knowledge in Data Analysis.
I was learning Power Query and Power Automate myself originally, and applying it to some work processes, however now, with the things i've learnt from the qualification, i can apply and tweak these ideas in the "right" way. I've found myself approaching projects and tasks in a more structured way, and my train of thought around troubleshooting issues has evolved and improved, I believe as a direct result of the qualification

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I wouldn’t describe myself as a typical apprentice. I’d already been working at Balfour Beatty for ten years before starting the Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship. The opportunity came about because of the data and automation work I was already doing in my role, particularly using tools like Power Query and Power Automate, and the apprenticeship gave me the chance to build on those skills in a more structured and recognised way.
I’ve recently completed the Level 4 and am now moving on to a Level 5 and 6 top‑up, with the aim of achieving a degree. Throughout the apprenticeship, I’ve had great support from my manager and colleagues, who have been genuinely encouraging and interested in my development. They often bring interesting ideas or problems my way, which has given me the chance to apply what I’m learning to real, day‑to‑day business challenges.
Balfour Beatty is a great place to work, and this experience has really shown me how committed the company is to supporting continuous learning, investing in its people, and enabling career development at any stage of a career.