Data Technician Apprentice
Shape the future, starting with yours - Join AQA as a Data Technician Apprentice and help us unlock insights that drive better decisions. Over this two-year programme, you’ll work with our Data Analytics, Insight & Reporting team, gaining hands-on experience in data analysis, visualisation, and reporting. We’ll support you through a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship, helping you build a strong foundation for a career in data.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Data Technician Apprentice, you’ll rotate across teams including Data Analytics, Standards & Innovation, and Research & Evaluation, gaining hands-on experience and developing core data skills across a range of projects.
Data Analytics
Develop and deliver analyses using tools like Excel and Power BI, clean and prepare datasets, and respond to ad hoc requests by producing clear, user-friendly insights.
Standards & Innovation
Support regulatory data returns and contribute to quality control practices, ensuring data processes meet compliance standards and drive continuous improvement.
Research & Evaluation
Work alongside Data Scientists and Psychometricians to understand statistical methods and help build predictive models. Support research projects using both quantitative and qualitative data to generate meaningful findings.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for a numerate, analytical individual with a passion for data and problem-solving. You’ll need to be curious, detail-oriented, and able to communicate insights clearly with A-levels (ideally including Maths) or equivalent are preferred. To be eligible for this scheme, applicants must have at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) including Maths and English. Other key qualities we'd like to see include:
- Willingness to learn new tools and techniques
- Ability to interpret and present complex information
- Good time management and independence
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
What you’ll get out of it
We offer a fully funded apprenticeship, a supportive team, and the chance to make a real impact in education. You’ll gain valuable experience, build confidence, and grow your career in a passionate organisation with a purpose. Other benefits include:
- A salary of £23,500
- Mentoring from Senior Leadership
- A buddy to guide you through the programme
- Working on real, projects that make an impact
- You’ll take part in an accredited interpersonal skills training programme, including presenting, influencing and problem solving
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At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone—regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background—is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.
Contact our team
Email: opportunities@aqa.org.uk
Call: 0800 197 7162
Opening hours: 8am–5pm Monday to Friday
Reasonable Adjustments
If you need any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application, interview or the prospective job, please contact Faye Harrison (she/her) at
Email: fharrison@aqa.org.uk
Tel: 07813 724161
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