Data & Analytics Apprentice (Degree Level)
About the role:
This role focuses on gathering, validating, and analysing data from multiple sources to produce accurate reports and dashboards for stakeholders across the organisation. It supports both operational and strategic decision‑making by identifying key trends and insights within the data. Working closely with internal teams, the role helps to understand reporting requirements and deliver effective data solutions. It also offers an opportunity for you to contribute fresh ideas, new ways of working, and innovative technologies aligned with your studies.
Please note: this role includes a Level 6 Digital Leader Accelerator Apprenticeship. Study is completed remotely during working hours and runs alongside your role at PDSA, with approximately 9 hours per week allocated to learning.
Digital Leader Accelerator Apprenticeship:
The Digital Leadership Accelerator is a degree-level pathway for an ambitious digital, data, and technology individual. This is a 32-month apprenticeship programme, including a two-month End Point Assessment (EPA), leading to a BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology awarded by Kingston University. It is delivered under the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 Apprenticeship Standard.
This apprenticeship standard is fully funded by PDSA and delivered by Corndell.
What You’ll Learn:
Data fundamentals
Developing data projects
Managing technology projects
Sustainable technology solution
Secure systems and infrastructure
Data solutions architecture
Using & presenting business intelligence
Data informed solutions
Collaborative professional development
Research ethics
Data analysis solution project
Project report
Skills you will gain
Strategic communication
Software development
Secure architecture
Collaborative Leadership
Project Management
Data Architecture
Data visualisation
Problem Solving
Ethical decision making
Data Analysis
Entry Criteria
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have been resident in the UK or EEA for at least three years prior to starting the programme.
For a Level 6 apprenticeship, it is ideal to have GCSEs at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. If you do not already hold these qualifications, you will be supported to achieve Level 2 Functional Skills in both subjects before completing the apprenticeship.
You should ideally have completed study at college or A‑level (or equivalent) and be ready for degree‑level learning, with the ability to engage in academic study, complete independent learning, and apply critical thinking in a work‑based environment.
Rewards, support and benefits
We’re really passionate about being a great place to work, somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas, individuality and passion for pets to work with them.
As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:
* Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
* 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, with option to buy or sell an extra five days.
* Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, Celebration Day and Wellbeing Day annually.
* Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
* Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
* AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support
* Retail, holiday and lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to support you and your family.
* 10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
To apply for this role, click Apply Now at the top of the page, create a candidate account and complete our simple application form (you will need to sit intimal assessments in Maths and English with Corndell as part of the recruitment process).
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.