Apprentice Data Technician

Job introduction

Brighton & Hove City Council’s Parking Services have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join our Strategy and Contracts Team whilst gaining a Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship qualification. The team are responsible for analysing and reporting on a large variety of data.

You will be supported on the Level 3 Data Technician apprenticeship so you can develop your skills and apply your learning in the role.

There’s lots more information below and in the links, but if you want to have an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Nikki Thomas, Parking Data and Performance Team Leader by email nikki.thomas@brighton-hove.gov.uk.

If you want to chat to a previous apprentice about their experience, please let us know and we can try and arrange this for you.

If you would like to discuss eligibility, please email the Apprenticeship Team on apprenticeships@brighton-hove.gov.uk

Key dates

Interview date: TBC

Provisional start date: Sept 25

About the role

This exciting opportunity will involve all aspects of being a data technician to provide efficient and effective support to the team.

The Data Technician at level 3 is run by Chichester College Group who is responsible for supporting you with your learning and carrying out assessments. The course will be delivered virtually and has a number core modules to complete. Your work experience will be linked to the modules and units in your course and you will have additional learning opportunities in the workplace. You will receive additional support from a nominated mentor, throughout the duration of the Apprenticeship.

Apprentices will gain knowledge in all the areas outlined in the apprenticeship standard including cleansing, manipulating and evaluating data, data analysis, tools and techniques to identify patterns, communication and Legal and Regulatory requirements. You will need to be organised and manage your own time, be able to work independently as well as with a range of internal and external customers.

The successful applicant will gain invaluable experience in the workplace in applying and putting this learning in practice whilst building and developing relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders and working in a team to meet the requirements of the service.

Flexible working is supported where possible. As well as the job-related experience and apprenticeship qualification, you will receive all the benefits and opportunities of being an employee of Brighton & Hove City Council, one of the city’s largest employers. As an Apprentice, you are eligible for an apprentice NUS discount card and can take advantage of the Catch the bus4work scheme and bus travel discounts with Brighton & Hove buses.

Apprenticeship duration

Your apprenticeship will last c27 months. This may be amended if you have any applicable prior learning. Your contract will end on successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Our previous apprentice, Marc, said this about their role: “Completing my apprenticeship was a rewarding and interesting way to learn all about data and how it affects how we run the city”

To hear what our other apprentices have to say, watch our apprenticeships video.

Entry requirements

Please see the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description for the particular requirements of this role.

English and Maths Functional Skills - please see Job Description for further information.

Please note that if you are successful at interview your application will be shared with the training provider and an informal interview and assessments will take place with them. This is to confirm eligibility prior to an offer being confirmed.

Please list your qualifications in the application as this may affect eligibility.

Please read our Apply for a job at the council pages carefully. They give you all the guidance you need to complete your application as well as information on what will happen after you’ve submitted your application and at interview.

As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here Shortlisting questions guidance as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.

We are a workplace that supports flexibility and employee wellbeing in the way we work whilst providing the best service for our customers. Team and service working arrangements are designed to support both employee work life balance and team collaboration. These would be part of your individual working arrangements alongside any personal preference agreed with your manager in advance of joining. Your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team and travel to and from your contractual location would be at your own expense.

For more information about our values and the benefits of working at the council, visit Why work for us

Company information

Encouraging a diverse workforce

Our city is known and loved for its diversity. Not only is the mixture of people, culture and skills vital to the economic and social development of the city, it's what makes Brighton & Hove such a great place to live, work and visit. We are committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse communities we serve so we welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds. In order to achieve our aims of proportionate representation, we particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as disabled, male or trans.

Find out more about our commitment to being a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone can achieve their potential by reading about our fair and inclusive actions, our anti-racism strategy and How we create a fair and inclusive workplace.