International Data Analyst Apprentice

Full-time

Job Title: International Data Analyst Apprentice

Function: Administrative

Vacancy Type: Apprentice

Company Description

Join us on our journey as we aim to be the UK's most sustainable delivery company, whilst ensuring our customers continue to receive a world class service. You will be in a busy and fast paced business, with a turnover of nearly £2 billion, that can offer you great benefits and plenty of opportunities to progress your career

DPD are passionate about creating an environment that is open, ethical, inclusive and socially responsible.

Along with job security, the tools to do the job and a competitive salary, you'll receive fantastic benefits starting on day one, including never working on your birthday ever again!!!

DPD is a Valuable 500 company and a Disability Confident Employer

Job Description

To spend time within the International Operations Department and develop a good understanding of the International Analyst team and where/how data can support the wider department, whilst gaining insight into the skills/software required to successfully provide the required analysis & working towards completing an Apprentice Qualification

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Provide cross-functional support to the International Analyst Team
• Participate in specific projects, working in groups and other duties required to drive and enhance the International Operations Department
• Understand how the International Analyst Team supports the IOD and perform team-specific tasks
• Assist, when requested and deemed necessary, with presentations to International clients, SMT and internal departments, and attend any meetings when required to provide international knowledge
• Gain knowledge of the various systems & languages used by the International Analyst team
• Support key initiatives within the International Analyst Team and wider department
• Support with daily and weekly reporting across the team
• Complete any other duties as specified by the International Analyst Manager
• Undertake and complete an Apprentice qualification aligned with the analyst apprentice role

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously and also collaboratively
• Computer literacy skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Google Suite
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Strong organisational skills
• Effective decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at L4 or above, which must include numeracy and literacy

Qualifications

Apprenticeship Curriculum Details

The Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship runs over a duration of 18 months and includes 6 hours per week of dedicated off-the-job training. Core modules covered throughout the program include:

• Data and AI Landscape
• Working with Databases
• Python for Data Insights
• Optimising Decision-Making
• AI-Augmented BI Solutions
• Predicting Trends with Data
• Applied AI and Machine Learning
• Ethical and Sustainable AI
• Agile Data and AI Projects
• Delivering High-Value Products

Apprentices learn to translate business requirements into actionable data models and AI-driven solutions, aligning technical outputs with strategic goals to drive operational efficiency and deliver measurable impact.

Additional Information

What we're looking for;

• Passionate and interested in Sustainability and Corporate, Social, Responsibility (CSR)

• High level of attention to detail

• Good communication skills

• Constant and curious learner with a desire to continuously develop their skills set and knowledge base

• Familiar with Google Workspace (GMail/GSheet) or Microsoft Office package (Word and Excel primarily)

• Independently motivated, with the ability to take on tasks and duties without immediate direction

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• High attention to detail to produce accurate and quality work

• Willing to travel to alternative DPD locations and external events on an adhoc basis where required

• An individual who has the ability to welcome and adapt to change, within a forward thinking business.

• Demonstrate the core DPD DNA values of Passion, Respect, Honesty, Flexibility, Hard Work and Accountability