Associate Business Intelligence Officer (Apprentice)
Contract type Fixed-term
Department Data and Intelligence – Organisational Intelligence
Salary 0.8FTE £21,460 to £22,513.60 per annum
Location County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight
This role is office-based; however, it also offers some agile or remote working
Although, an apprenticeship vacancy, we also encourage applications from qualified candidates who have achieved Data Analyst Level 4 certification to join us on a permanent basis at the full grade 6 salary for this role.
Do you embrace the challenge of change and have a real interest is data?
The Organisational Intelligence Team within the Isle of Wight Council’s Chief Executive and Strategy Directorate are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Associate Business Information Officer to work closely with the Transformation Manager to develop the reporting systems and processes that enable the council to report effectively on its performance and progress against the corporate plan.
This role will require the successful candidate to undertake the Data Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship, delivered in conjunction with the Isle of Wight College. This programme takes approximately 2 years to complete and would suit someone who has experience working with data, has good level of IT skills, and would like to develop these further.
This is a challenging and varied post that offers a combination of both cyclical routines and project-based tasks.
You will be a key player in the continuation of our data journey, supporting the team with research and development of the data strategy that will enable the local authority to access and use its data to best advantage and to aid decision making at all levels.
You will have an opportunity to work across all service areas, supporting colleagues to develop their reporting requirements, ensuring accurate and essential data collection is maintained, supporting corporate information requirements as they arise, and assisting in the development of processes to maintain these effectively and implement automation where possible.
You’ll need to be analytically minded with a flair for the translation and interpretation of data. You’ll also be skilled at presenting ideas, engaging with your audience, and gaining ‘buy in’ for change.
Apprenticeship pay for the fixed term options would be either 0.8 Grade FTE or National Minimum/Living Wage, whichever is higher, with the apprentice.
What You’ll Gain:
* 80% of the full salary whilst you undertake your training, moving on to the full grade on completion.
* Access to the Data Analyst Level 4 Apprenticeship. Level 4 apprenticeships are equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree, or a Higher National Certificate (HNC).
* A guaranteed permanent contract at 100% salary upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
* Access to a wide range of training opportunities including Power BI, Risk Management and Project Management.
This role will require office working at least one day per week, with additional days needed as required to support the business.
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Interviews will be held face to face on Tuesday 2 nd December 2025.
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
* Discounted Solent ferry travel
* Island bus network discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
* National and local discounts & benefits schemes
* Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
* Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
The Isle of Wight Council currently does not have a license to sponsor overseas workers.
We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.
We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
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The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via adverts@iow.gov.uk if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.
For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.
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