Data Analytics Apprentice

Employer: The National Trust For Scotland

Location: Edinburgh South West, City of Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary: £27,976

Job type: Full time

Posted: 2026-05-19T00:00:00Z

Sector: Creative & Media

Job Description

Job PurposeThis role, providing a Diploma in Data Analytics SCQF Level 8 will work with the Insight Manager to support the collection, management, analysis and reporting of audience and project data primarily related to the Mackintosh Illuminated Project. The work will help guide decision makers and support robust reporting across the project workstreams.Through hands-on experience and structured learning, they will gain skills in data collection, management, analysis and reporting, giving them strong foundations for a career uncovering insight from data.The role is part of the Audiences & Support Directorate and there is flexibility in the role location.Key responsibilities and accountabilitiesSupport the identification and understanding of key audiences related to the Trust and the Mackintosh Illuminated Project in particular.Learn to use a variety of data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI) to help answer business questionsWork with the Insights Manager to improve end-to-end audience research including data collection, storage, transformation, modelling and reporting.Contribute to Mackintosh Illuminated project reporting as requiredWork with the Mackintosh Illuminated project team and a range of Audience and Support, Public Engagement and Research and IT colleagues.Gain credits for the diploma including:Supporting Digital Business TransformationApplying Methods and Principles in Project ManagementDeveloping Meta-Skills and Personal ProfessionalismManaging Data AssetsPlanning Data AnalysisLocating and Accessing Data SourcesTransforming Data for AnalysisAnalysing DataVisualising and Communicating DataImplementing Machine Learning ModelsRequired qualifications, skills, experience & knowledgeQualificationsEssentialParticipating in the SCQF Level 8 Diploma in Data Analytics as part of this role.National 5 (or equivalent) in Mathematics or IT related subject.National 5 (or equivalent) in English.DesirableInterest in heritage and conservation.The current duties of this job do not require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.ExperienceEssentialExcellent analytical and numeracy skills and attention to detailIT literacy and familiarity with data analysis tools (principally Excel) and the ability to pick up other tools as appropriateDemonstrable experience of our core values (brave, caring, curious, inclusive, vibrant).Strong teamworking skillsGood communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideasAbility to manage time efficiently and effectively in an environment of changing priorities.DesirablePassion for data and uncovering meaningful insightsDimensions and scope of jobPeople ManagementNo line management responsibilityClose working relationship with A&S, property teams and other DirectoratesFinancial ManagementNoneTools / equipment / systemsTraining will be provided for all the below:Microsoft Office systems including OneDrive, Teams, ExcelCore NTS Survey platforms (MS Forms, Snap Survey)SQL and Microsoft AzureData analysis and visualization tools (Power BI, Python)Key performance indicators and targetsContributes to key objectives of the Insights function such as survey data collected, projects completed and unique users to the Audience and Insights SharePoint Hub.Contributes to A&S KPI through supporting membership and marketing work with actionable insight.Completion of all coursework and assignments for SCQF Level 6 Diploma in Digital Marketing

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