Data Analyst Apprenticeship Programme

Position: Data Analyst Apprenticeship Programme 2027
## Data Analyst Apprenticeship Programme 2027 - Cheltenham Apply:
Cheltenham - St James House:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
November 13, 2026 (30+ days left to apply):
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** Who are we?
** Howden is a global insurance group with employee ownership at its heart. Together, we have pushed the boundaries of insurance. We are united by a shared passion and no-limits mindset, and our strength lies in our ability to collaborate as a powerful international team comprised of 24,000 employees spanning over 56 countries.

People join Howden for many different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture. It’s what sets us apart, and the reason our employees have been turning down headhunters for years. Whatever your priorities – work / life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering – you’ll find like-minded people driving change at Howden.
** Data Analyst Apprenticeship Programme 2027
**** Please read before submitting:
** You may only apply to
** one
* * apprenticeship programme for our 2027 intake. Submitting duplicate applications will result in them not being considered.
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* Location:

** Cheltenham
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* Start date:

** September 2027
** Salary:** £23,000
** Duration:
** You'll join us in a permanent role from day one while completing an 18-month development programme
** Structure:
** You’re expected to work in the office at least 3-4 days per week and must live within a commutable distance
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* Qualification:

** Level 3 Data & AI Foundations apprenticeship
** Data Analyst Apprenticeship Programme
**** Turn Data into Real Business Impact
** Ready to earn, learn and launch your career? This is more than your first job. You’ll gain real experience, work towards a recognised qualification and build skills that will shape your future.

Data is at the heart of everything we do. From understanding sales performance to identifying trends in claims data, our Data Science and Analytics team helps colleagues across Howden turn complex information into meaningful insights that drive better business decisions.  As a Data Analyst Apprentice, you'll learn how to work with real business data, uncover patterns, solve problems and create reports and dashboards that make a genuine impact.

You'll develop the analytical and technical skills needed to work with data confidently, while learning tools such as Power BI, SQL and Python.

You’ll join Howden on a permanent role and complete an 18-month development programme designed to develop your technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence to kick start your career.
** What you’ll be doing?
** You will begin with a structured induction before joining our Data Science & Analytics team, where you will work alongside experienced colleagues and gradually take on more responsibility.

During the programme, you'll:
* Gain exposure to both data analytics and data science, helping you understand how analysis, reporting and data models can be used to solve different business problems.
* Support a range of live data projects for different areas of the Retail business.
* Analyse datasets to understand what the information is telling us, looking for patterns, trends, gaps or unusual results that may need further investigation.
* Clean, organise and check data before it is analysed, spotting errors or inconsistencies and helping make sure the information is accurate and reliable.
* Learn how to turn your findings into clear reports for key business stakeholders.
* Build your technical skills by learning to use tools such as Power BI, SQL and Python.
** Who are we looking for?*
* ** No insurance experience is needed; we’ll teach you everything you need to know!*
* ** You’ll be:
*** Interested in data, technology, IT or coding and eager to learn more.
* Comfortable working with…