Job description
For the apprenticeship program we prioritize applicants eligible to government funding for their apprenticeship and for this you need to:
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years
- Be a resident of the UK for the entire duration of the program
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2023 or later
To be eligible for this program you will also need to have at least 5 GCSEs C grade (grade 4) or above including Maths and English plus any of the following:
- 2 A Level passes (A-E) in 1 or more STEM subject, or
- BTEC extended diploma in a similar subject or STEM T-Level Grades in a similar subject, or
- Level 3 Apprenticeship at Pass in an appropriate discipline
Note: “Similar subject” relates to areas directly relevant to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects
Please not, if you have received educational qualifications outside of the UK then we will require a Statement of Comparability to confirm your eligibility for the scheme. Please ensure you obtain one during the application process, through UK ENIC: https://www.enic.org.uk/
Note: This Apprenticeship assumes the candidate has some or little knowledge/ experience of the occupation, and is NOT suitable for candidates who already have a similar or higher-level qualification in the same or similar subject of the apprenticeship. If you already have related qualifications or 2 years plus experience in this field please visit amazon.jobs
Investment in Apprentices is in our DNA. We look to constantly innovate and create. In order to do this, we recognize that whilst technology is a partner, it’s our people that power us.
We offer a broad range of Apprenticeship opportunities to suit all candidates with different backgrounds, qualifications and career aspirations, so whether you are embarking on your career or want a change of direction, we have an Apprenticeship program for you, that will support your development in an innovative environment.
We’re looking for those with a passion for learning. You’ll need to be committed to your own development whilst implementing what you are learning as you progress through your program. In return we provide first class on the job coaching, specialist partner training and unparalleled experiences. You’ll be working within a diverse, innovative environment where you will be challenged to excel and contribute.
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Key job responsibilities
As a working student your primary focus is to complete your studies by learning and developing your skills, knowledge and behaviors to work towards successful graduation. You will be set objectives and goals by your training provider and hiring team to support your studies.
A day in the life
Your role is to ascertain how data can be used in order to answer questions and solve problems. You will be responsible for requirement-gathering, inspecting, cleansing, transforming and modelling data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making. You will need to have strong communication skills as you will be liaising and sharing your work with different stakeholders. You will also need a good eye for details as you will be working with a lot of data and information that requires accuracy when handling the workload.
Across the program you’ll develop and gain skills in the following areas:
- Implement the stages of the data analysis lifecycle
- apply principles of data classification within data analysis activity
- analyze data sets taking account of different data structures and database designs
- assess the impact on user experience and domain context on data analysis activity
- identify data sources and the risks and challenges to combination within data analysis activity
- select and apply the most appropriate data tools to achieve the optimum outcome
- Plus, many more.
As a Data Analyst Apprentice at Amazon, you’ll gain a vast range of useful experiences and skills. You will work towards the L6 Data Analyst apprenticeship standard and also work towards the BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions.
You will build your skills over a 36-month period, starting in September, which will help you develop personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will be made up of;
- Classroom/virtual based training to cover knowledge
- On-the-job training at your Amazon base location – either within a corporate office or in an operations warehouse
- Online learning
- Mentoring from our experienced team members
You will work alongside the team, supporting with day to day tasks learning how Amazon works and delivers for its customers. As your knowledge and skills increase over the duration of the scheme you will have opportunities to be part of and lead projects, making a difference for customers. The on the job experience will help you build a portfolio of evidence towards your apprenticeship. You will be given dedicated time to focus on your studies to help you stay on track and work towards successfully completing your qualification(s). Once you have successfully completed your Data Analyst Degree Apprenticeship you will be able to apply for relevant roles across the business.
You will attend a number of workshops across the duration of the apprenticeship, workshops will be a mix of face to face and online delivery by a training provider. You will also attend internal workshops/ trainings to support you in developing Amazon related skills and knowledge. Depending on the scheme and location of the training provider you may be required to travel and stay overnight. (costs will be supported by Amazon)
The Working Environment
You will be working in either one of our operations warehouses or at one our corporate offices both of which are incredibly fast paced and dynamic, successful candidates will therefore be required to maintain a flexible approach to change and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, which will allow you to thrive in either of these environments.
About the team
Amazon is the perfect place to start your career as Data Analyst. Our Data Analyst apprentices can work across a number of tech and non tech teams in Amazon supporting the business team in completing ad hoc data requests and analyses as needed, develop reporting using Tableau and Quick sight for repetitive data tasks where data pipelines/queries are already in place (concessions, CS metrics, operations), automation of manual processes and undertaking deep dive on metrics to help the business team understand metric changes, utilizing trend analysis.
Preferred Qualifications Ideal applicants will already possess a solid foundation of knowledge within the IT field. They will have a passion for data analysis, as well as be able to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel and Word. Application Process Your recruitment process will start with your online application (providing your CV as well as answering questions about the above basic qualifications) and will then take you onto online testing. As a last step, we will invite successful candidates to an assessment center where they will participate in a group exercise, execute a practical exercise and get a chance to present their profile, motivation and skills 1-on-1 during interviews or presentations. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant-Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT), Monday through Friday from 7:00 am GMT - 4:00 pm GMT. If calling directly from the United Kingdom, please dial +44 800 086 9884 (tel:+448000869884). If calling from Ireland, please dial +353 1800 851 489 (tel:+3531800851489).