Admiral Group

Data Analytics Apprenticeship – Kickstart Your Career in Data & Tech!

Ready to kickstart your career in data? Join our 18-month Data Apprenticeship Programme and get hands-on with data and technology while working towards a fully funded, nationally recognised Level 3 Diploma in Data Analytics from our specialist training provider.

About the Role

• Start Date: Autumn 2025 (Exact Date TBC).
• Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days a week in-office and 1 day in person learning with our training provider). All in-person work and learning will take place in central Cardiff.
• Structure: 4 days working + 1 day learning with a specialist provider.
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week (including training).
• Programme Length: 18 months. From day one, you’ll have access to the same support and opportunities as the rest of our community.
• Right to work: Please note, we cannot accept applications without the correct right to work documentation for the full duration of the programme.

What You’ll Do

• You’ll spend four days a week working as an Associate Data Analyst – solving real business problems through data analysis and getting hands on with code (SQL). You’ll uncover insights, spot trends, and shape decisions that influence the future of our FTSE 100 company.
• On the fifth day, you’ll attend sessions with our specialist training provider to build your knowledge and work towards your diploma.

Why Join Us

From day one, you’ll be part of our innovative and supportive Data Community, a space where data enthusiasts, professionals, and experts come together to collaborate, learn and grow.

As well as your external qualification, your learning will be supported by in-house sessions from our Data & AI Academy. This includes bespoke sessions delivered through a variety of channels – face-to-face, online, in-person events, and on-the-job projects.

We’ve got a proven track record of developing early talent – with many of our leaders and experts having joined us straight from education.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for people who enjoy solving problems, have a mathematical or analytical mindset, and are studying (or have studied) a STEM subject at A-Level (or equivalent).

You don’t need any previous work experience in data or tech. If you’re naturally curious, eager to learn and ready to tackle a challenge head on, we’d love to hear from you.

You don’t need any specific work experience to apply - just to meet the following requirements:

• Predicted or achieved ‘B’ grade in at least one STEM A-Level (or equivalent) by September 2025.
• 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English and Maths.
• You don’t currently hold a degree.
• Some experience of working with data or numbers in a classroom setting (A-Level or equivalent).

What Happens Next

If your application is successful, here’s what to expect:

• Online Maths Test – You’ll be invited to complete a maths test to help us understand your ability in these areas.
• Pre screen call - This is an informal phone conversation arranged with our Recruitment team to introduce ourselves and learn more about you.
• Assessment Centre (In Person – Cardiff) – If your application and test results stand out, you’ll be invited to our assessment centre. Here you’ll take part in a group task in the morning, meet the team and get a feel for what it’s like to work here. In the afternoon, you’ll take part in a short interview.
• Final Interview (Virtual) – If successful at the assessment centre and first stage interview, you’ll be invited to a short final interview with our hiring manager.

Admiral: Where You Can

We take pride in being a diverse and inclusive business. It's a place where you can Be You, and show up as you are. We’re committed to fostering a people-first culture where everyone is accepted, supported, and empowered to be brilliant. You can, Grow And Progress at a pace and direction that suits you, Make A Difference for our customers and each other, and Share in Our Future with all colleagues eligible for up to £3,600 of free shares each year after one year of service.

Everyone receives 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) when they join us, increasing the longer you stay with us, up to a maximum of 38 days (including bank holidays). You also have the option to buy or sell up to an additional five days of annual leave.

We’re proud of our people-first culture. In fact, we've been recognised as a Great Place to Work for Women, a Great Place to Work for Wellbeing, and an overall Great Place to Work for over 25 years! We’re fully committed to making sure your progression is not slowed or halted by barriers related to race, gender, age, sexuality or any of the protected characteristics.

Our fantastic benefits make sure our colleagues have a great work-life balance; You can view some of our other key benefits here.

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