What you’ll be doing
as a Data Analyst Apprentice:
1. Analysis- Provide operational data exploration and interpretation to support business needs.
2. Impact- Deliver information that helps colleagues and managers understand and resolve operational problems.
3. Insight from Metrics- Produce daily reporting and analysis to monitor performance and trends
4. Influencing and Impact- Support conversations and decision-making by presenting data-focused insights.
5. Gathering Data- Ensure reporting processes run smoothly so stakeholders receive timely and accurate reports.
6. Report Build- Create and maintain consolidated reports across multiple business areas.
7. Insight Development- Assist in preparing insights from data analysis to identify skills gaps or broken processes and procedures.
8. Cross-Functional Working- Collaborate with managers and departments to capture data effectively for both regular and ad-hoc reporting needs.
Where you will work:
Location: SL3 6EY Worcester House Slough
Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day,
Start date: Sept 2026
Training and qualification
You’ll study with Firebrand, one of the UK’s leading data analyst training providers.
Your training includes a mix and blend of virtual learning and periodic residential block release at their dedicated training centre in Bedford where accommodation will be provided.
Qualification: Data Analyst Level 4 Standard- You will gain EPAO - CABWI
Duration: Permanent contract with a 16–24-month structure programme
What you should bring to the role:
9. GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
10. 3 A-Levels grade A-C or a Level 3 qualification in a relatable subject (Apprenticeship/BTEC)
11. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
12. Works well in a team but is also confident working independently
13. Passionate about learning and aligned with Thames Water’s goals for the future
What’s in it for you?
14. Excellent salary: £22,500
15. Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
16. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
17. Generous Pension Scheme through AON
18. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.