Master Data Analyst Apprentice

Start your career in data, technology and business systems with Howdens. As the UK's leading kitchen trade supplier, we rely on high-quality data to keep our business running smoothly. We're looking for a Master Data Analyst Apprentice to join our expert Master Data team, where you'll gain hands‑on experience, earn while you learn, and build the skills needed for a long‑term career in data management and business systems.

You’ll work with business‑critical systems, including SAP, support key projects and processes, and complete a structured Level 4 apprenticeship programme, all while being supported by experienced specialists who are invested in your development.

Location: Howden, East Yorkshire

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Starting Salary: £22,650 per annum (£24,784.50 if you are aged 21 or over)

Assessment day: Wednesday 11th November 2026

We’ll review every application and keep all applicants updated throughout the process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment team will contact you about the next stage, which includes online assessments and an Assessment Day on Wednesday 11th November at our site in Howden, East Yorkshire
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We’re looking for someone who’s curious, analytical and excited about building a career in data and business systems.

• Be a UK, EU or EEA citizen, or have the right to work in the UK.
• Have lived in the UK for at least three years.
• Not be on a Tier 1, Tier 4 or Tier 5 visa.
• Have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Have completed, or be predicted to achieve, at least three A Levels at Grade C or above (or equivalent Level 3 qualification), or hold a relevant degree.
• Be a confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Have strong numeracy skills and a logical approach to problem‑solving.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Be keen to learn new systems, technologies and ways of working.
• Enjoy working collaboratively and taking a solutions-focused approach.
• Have experience with Excel, Power BI, SQL or other data tools (desirable but not essential)

This is more than just an apprenticeship. It's an opportunity to develop sought‑after skills while gaining real business experience.

• Earn while you learn through a structured apprenticeship programme.
• Gain hands‑on experience with industry‑leading systems, including SAP.
• Rotate through multiple specialist areas of the Master Data team.
• Learn about data governance, product information, data quality and master data management.
• Be supported by experienced professionals and subject matter experts.
• Develop technical, analytical and business skills that are highly valued across industry.
• Join a market‑leading organisation that invests in future talent.
• Build the foundations for a long‑term career in data management, business systems and continuous improvement.

As part of the Master Data team, you’ll support a range of business‑critical activities while developing your skills through structured rotations across the function.

• Create, maintain and update master data in SAP and related systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and data quality.
• Support product creation, amendments and product data management.
• Assist with taxonomy and product classification activities.
• Carry out data validation, quality checks and governance activities.
• Produce KPI reports and management information.
• Support shared mailboxes, workflow queues and service requests.
• Maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Contribute to business projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support system testing, process enhancements and change…