L4 Data Analyst Apprentice – London

Level 4 Data Analyst

Company: Critical Research

Full Address: Unit 7, Baden Place, 14 Crosby Row, London SE1 1YW

Weekly Hours Worked: 9am – 5pm

Salary: £18,000p/a

Contact Information:
Please reach out via email at Raymond.Duke@estio.co.uk or call 0203 8342 872

About the Company:

London-based market research agency, Critical Research, is one of the leading independent research agencies in the UK.

We are extremely passionate about the work we do, and our priority is to always exceed our clients’ expectations. We work in partnership with our clients to fully understand their needs, aims, and objectives and get the answers to the questions they are trying to find out.

Our projects span from the simplest small scale to complex international, delivering insights to organisations through a multitude of methods, including b2b and b2c.

We have all the fieldwork methodologies in-house, data processing, and data analysis, working alongside our research experts to extremely high, recognised standards and supported by our stringent quality procedures.

Job Description:

Estio Training is thrilled to offer a new opportunity for a L4 Data Analyst at Critical Research.

Role Summary:

Critical Research is an established and vibrant market and social research agency with a range of commercial, public and third sector clients, based in the heart of London. The role is suitable for an apprentice looking to get started in data analysis and scripting, especially those with some exposure to market research data or scripting through study. Starting salary is £18-20,000 pa with regular reviews and progression. Fully funded training including external courses and official Market Research qualification. Located in London Bridge (SE1 1YW) in recently refurbished offices, with hybrid working options. Generous holiday allowance and flexible well-being days including over Christmas.

Key Responsibilities:

• A Data Analyst (DA) delivers the technical aspects of market research projects, often several at a time. This involves programming of survey materials in specialist software, handling and manipulation of qualitative and quantitative information, management of data collection processes and data analysis. The role can be client-facing too; hence the DA also requires an understanding of working in a business services industry and providing deliverables to clients on budget and on time.
• DAs implement technical aspects of the research process, including questionnaire scripting, analysis scripting and database management, hence a prior understanding of software programming can be beneficial to the role. Additionally, the DA is involved in ensuring the research fulfils the client needs.
• Initially the role is to support senior research managers and directors in survey management. Success at DA level is progression to manage other research elements and other analysts in a team.

Qualifications:

• Educational Requirements: 5 GCSEs grades A*-C/9-4 or equivalent, including English Language and Maths.

Skills Required & Personal Qualities

• Highly numerate and comfortable with percentages and statistics.
• Relevant qualifications in maths, software or analysis techniques.
• Experience of handling data and survey software such as Excel, Qualtrics, SPSS, R, Python.
• Working knowledge of analysis techniques for quant data and qual data types.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Good ability to organise and prioritise effectively.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without supervision on occasion.
• Commitment to development and market research knowledge through training and qualifications.

Future Prospects:

This role offers the potential for a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, contingent on performance.

For more information, or to apply, please contact us at Hello@estio.co.uk or call

0203 8342 872
We look forward to hearing from you!

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Data Analyst, with training in how to:

• Ascertain how data can be used to answer questions and solve problems.
• Gather, inspect, cleanse, transform and model data to identify patterns and trends.
• Present data and produce dashboards and reports to aid visualization and comparison.
• Use advanced theory and diverse techniques to harness greater understanding.
• Inform decision-making and make recommendations using an evidence-based approach.
• Ensure your business processes and procedures are compliant with data protection legislation.

For a full list of programme modules visit: estio.co.uk/courses/data-analyst