Data Science Apprentice

Location: The role is based within our Cardiff Office; but please note, Audit Wales has a hybrid approach to working, where some days will be in our office and there is an option to spend some days at home. Closing Date: Sunday 7th April Additional Benefits:
33 days leave plus 8 days public holidays
Civil Service Pension Scheme (employee contribution rate 7.35%: employer contribution rate 30.3%)
Flexible working - We are one of the Top 10 Working Families employers in the UK. About the Role Audit Wales is looking to recruit a Data Science Apprentice.
Are you interested in data and analytics? Do numbers and the stories they tell excite you? Do you like puzzles and problem solving? Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? The future is a world driven by data and the ability to analyse and use data will be a key skill. So, if data analytics is something that interests you, then the Data Science Apprenticeship at Audit Wales may be what you are looking for. And it’s not just an opportunity for someone starting out in the world of work. Maybe you are looking for a career change. There are no age restrictions. The apprenticeship is a fully funded three-year programme supporting you to achieve a degree in Data Science while developing valuable on the job experience. We are looking for a highly motivated person to be part of our energetic and resilient Data Analytics team. You don’t need experience, just an aptitude, commitment and enthusiasm. In exchange you will receive a varied work programme and day release to study a degree in Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University. Our GREAT behaviours are at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for someone who can make a difference to the public sector through their data skills. Who are Audit Wales Audit Wales is the independent public sector audit body within Wales. We hold a unique position within the Welsh public sector, where our role is to:
Assure the people of Wales that public money is being managed well through our annual audit of public sector accounts. Explain how public money is being used and how it meets people’s needs through our Value for Money studies. Inspire and empower those with whom we work to continuously improve by sharing initiatives and best practice. Working for us Audit Wales is a dynamic and friendly place to work, with an incredibly supportive culture. We’re passionate about working with the Welsh public sector and making a difference to local communities. What its like to work in our Data Analytics Team The Data Analytics team is responsible for improving all aspects of the way Audit Wales uses data. Your role will see you join a fast-paced team that has close links with all areas of the business. Day to day, you will be involved in delivering these core functions: 1. Lead research and development into innovative data techniques and tools.
2. Build impactful data tools and embed them as a new normal part of our work.
3. Drive modernisation of financial and performance audit by making it data enabled.
4. Centrally manage key datasets to ensure standard data is used for decision-making.
5. Work alongside audit and corporate teams to enable them to build ‘low-code’ data tools/products.
6. Screen all data products before publication as an additional quality control step.
7. Promote data literacy for all staff, to improve the data culture at Audit Wales. To be eligible for this apprenticeship: You must have a right to live and work in the UK
You are resident in Wales or your employer is based permanently in Wales
You have legally left school;
You intend to stay in employment for the next 12 months
You are not already been funded for other training courses by Welsh Government
You are being paid the relevant National Minimum Wage
You work more than 16 hours per week. Find out more You can find out more about the responsibilities, skills and experience required for the role in the job description. For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Steve Lisle on or Helen Goddard on . Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 7th April, 2024. Please note, there will be a two-stage selection process for this position. Following a sift of your on-line application successful candidates will be invited to participate in an assessment comprising of an interview and a technical exercise. All assessments and interviews will be completed in person at our Cardiff Office. When applying online please remember to press the continue button following submission of your application – once you have done this you will receive an acknowledgement to confirm your application has been submitted. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our Human Resources Team immediately on or via Please note, we welcome applications from all, but unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

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