Job Title: Early Careers Practitioner – Data Performance & Operations
Location: Preston; Lancashire. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
What you’ll be doing:
* Contribute to the effective compliance of apprenticeship programmes with funding regulations, quality standards, and audit processes
* Maintain accurate learner and funding data, resolving issues promptly to support reliable reporting
* Lead the development of insightful reports and analysis to inform strategic business decisions
* Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights using tools such as Power BI, Excel, and SSRS
* Oversee enrolment, and onboarding of the Early Careers talent pipeline (i.e. apprentices), ensuring a seamless and positive learner experience
* Monitor enrolment milestones and collaborate with teams to maintain an effective and compliance enrolment
* Provide expert guidance and training to colleagues and partners on funding, compliance, and data management
* Drive continuous improvement by streamlining processes and implementing best practice across Early Careers services
Your skills and experiences:
* Experience working in an education funding environment, with practical knowledge of funding rules and compliance requirements; experience with apprenticeships is advantageous
* Advanced data skills, including Excel, with proven experience in leading data analysis, reporting, and implementing data-driven strategies; experience with Power BI, SSRS, and data warehousing is desirable
* Experience working with Management Information Systems to manage enrolment, onboarding, and learner record processes within an education or funded programme environment
* Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, ISO:9001 standards, and auditing processes is desirable
We offer a competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, and an annual incentive.
The Early Careers Team:
You will be joining the Apprentice Capability Team within Early Careers, working alongside experienced funding and compliance specialists. You will be part of a collaborative and dynamic team, contributing your expertise to maintain high standards, streamline processes, and support the growth and success of our Early Careers provision.
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please note that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions.
Closing Date: 17th October 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
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