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Polaris Role: Apprentice Data Analyst Location: Bromsgrove Full Time - 35 hours per week Salary: £14,600.04 per annum Contract: 18-month fixed term Benefits 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service Bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Free On-site Parking About Us Polaris Community is one of the UK's largest children's services providers and the very first provider of independent fostering in the UK. Delivering fostering, residential care, specialist education, adoption, therapy and leaving care services across the length and breadth of the country, our community of 19 companies supports children and young people from Glasgow to Plymouth, Belfast to London. At the heart of our operations is a small, central Information & Performance team that keeps the data flowing, and we're looking for an Apprentice Data Analyst to join us. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in data. As an Apprentice Data Analyst, you will learn how to work with data in a real business environment, gaining hands-on experience while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification. You don't need previous experience. We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated and eager to learn. You'll be supported by an experienced team while contributing to meaningful work that supports services for vulnerable children across the UK. What the Team Does We manage a central SQL Server environment with reporting tools, bringing together data from multiple systems across the organisation. As an apprentice, you'll gradually learn how we: Work with data from different systems across children's services Produce reports and dashboards for colleagues Maintain data processes and support reporting tools Respond to data requests and help answer business questions You'll be introduced to tools such as SQL Server, Excel and reporting platforms, with training and support provided throughout. What You'll Be Doing Learning how to collect, clean and organise data Supporting the creation of reports and dashboards Assisting with routine data tasks and processes Helping investigate data issues and resolve errors Working with colleagues to understand their data needs Developing skills in tools such as Excel and SQL, full training provided Completing your apprenticeship coursework alongside your role What We're Looking For We're not expecting experience. What matters most is your attitude and potential. Essential An interest in data, numbers or problem-solving A curious mindset and willingness to learn Good attention to detail Basic IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office Good communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Desirable, but Not Required GCSEs or equivalent, including maths Basic experience with Excel, including formulas and tables Interest in technology or data analysis The Kind of Person Who Will Thrive Here We're looking for someone who: Enjoys figuring things out and solving problems Asks questions and wants to understand how things work Is motivated to learn new skills and take ownership of their development Takes pride in doing things carefully and accurately Contact For an informal discussion about this role, please call Mike Butterworth or Helen Corbett at our central office on . We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic.

Polaris Role: Data Analyst Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Up to 28,000 per annum Benefits 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service Bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Free On-site Parking About Us Polaris Community is one of the UK's largest children's services providers and the very first provider of independent fostering in the UK. Delivering fostering, residential care, specialist education, adoption, therapy and leaving care services across the length and breadth of the country, our community of 19 companies supports children and young people from Glasgow to Plymouth, Belfast to London. At the heart of our operations is a small, central Information & Performance team that keeps the data flowing, and we're looking for a Data Analyst to join us. What the Team Does We manage a central SQL Server environment with SSRS reporting, pulling data from multiple third-party platforms across every service area in the business. We build and maintain ETL pipelines using SSIS, Power Automate, PowerShell and batch scripts, develop and maintain a large library of stored procedures, and deliver self-service reporting to stakeholders across the organisation. We also handle a constant stream of ad-hoc data requests, analysis and report development across fostering, residential, education, adoption and wider children's services. What you will get is a complex, meaningful environment to grow in and the satisfaction of doing work that supports services for vulnerable children across the country. It's a broad, varied role in a small team, which means what you work on genuinely matters. What We're Looking For We're not looking for someone who needs a syllabus. We're looking for someone who, when they hit a problem they've never seen before, opens a query window and starts figuring it out. Someone who reads error messages properly, who digs until they understand it, not just until it works or they've found something to copy and paste. Technical Skills You'll Need Solid T-SQL, including reading, writing and troubleshooting queries Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and report development Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Agent Comfort with MS Office, particularly Excel and formula writing Any exposure to PowerShell, CMD, VBA or similar scripting is a bonus Experience with Power Automate would be advantageous Familiarity with SharePoint would be advantageous A SQL Server certification is helpful but is not essential. We care far more about what you can actually do than what's on paper. Beyond the Technical A curiosity that you can't switch off The ability to work independently and take ownership of problems Confidence working with non-technical stakeholders to understand what they actually need A genuine appetite for self-directed learning; this is not optional, it's the job If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Contact For an informal discussion about this role, please call Mike Butterworth or Helen Corbett at our central office on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer and have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check, paid for by Polaris. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Science,

Polaris Role: Data Analyst Location: Bromsgrove Contract: Permanent, Full Time Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum Benefits 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service Bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Free On-site Parking About Us Polaris Community is one of the UK's largest children's services providers and the very first provider of independent fostering in the UK. Delivering fostering, residential care, specialist education, adoption, therapy and leaving care services across the length and breadth of the country, our community of 19 companies supports children and young people from Glasgow to Plymouth, Belfast to London. At the heart of our operations is a small, central Information & Performance team that keeps the data flowing, and we're looking for a Data Analyst to join us. What the Team Does We manage a central SQL Server environment with SSRS reporting, pulling data from multiple third-party platforms across every service area in the business. We build and maintain ETL pipelines using SSIS, Power Automate, PowerShell and batch scripts, develop and maintain a large library of stored procedures, and deliver self-service reporting to stakeholders across the organisation. We also handle a constant stream of ad-hoc data requests, analysis and report development across fostering, residential, education, adoption and wider children's services. What you will get is a complex, meaningful environment to grow in and the satisfaction of doing work that supports services for vulnerable children across the country. It's a broad, varied role in a small team, which means what you work on genuinely matters. What We're Looking For We're not looking for someone who needs a syllabus. We're looking for someone who, when they hit a problem they've never seen before, opens a query window and starts figuring it out. Someone who reads error messages properly, who digs until they understand it, not just until it works or they've found something to copy and paste. Technical Skills You'll Need Solid T-SQL, including reading, writing and troubleshooting queries Experience with SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and report development Experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) and SQL Server Agent Comfort with MS Office, particularly Excel and formula writing Any exposure to PowerShell, CMD, VBA or similar scripting is a bonus Experience with Power Automate would be advantageous Familiarity with SharePoint would be advantageous A SQL Server certification is helpful but is not essential. We care far more about what you can actually do than what's on paper. Beyond the Technical A curiosity that you can't switch off The ability to work independently and take ownership of problems Confidence working with non-technical stakeholders to understand what they actually need A genuine appetite for self-directed learning; this is not optional, it's the job If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Contact For an informal discussion about this role, please call Mike Butterworth or Helen Corbett at our central office on . We are an equal opportunities employer and have been awarded Disability Confident Employer status by Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check, paid for by Polaris. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic.

Polaris Role: Apprentice Data Analyst Location: Bromsgrove Full Time - 35 hours per week Salary: 14,600.04 per annum Contract: 18-month fixed term Benefits 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of service Bank holidays Company Pension Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Free On-site Parking About Us Polaris Community is one of the UK's largest children's services providers and the very first provider of independent fostering in the UK. Delivering fostering, residential care, specialist education, adoption, therapy and leaving care services across the length and breadth of the country, our community of 19 companies supports children and young people from Glasgow to Plymouth, Belfast to London. At the heart of our operations is a small, central Information & Performance team that keeps the data flowing, and we're looking for an Apprentice Data Analyst to join us. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to start your career in data. As an Apprentice Data Analyst, you will learn how to work with data in a real business environment, gaining hands-on experience while completing a recognised apprenticeship qualification. You don't need previous experience. We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated and eager to learn. You'll be supported by an experienced team while contributing to meaningful work that supports services for vulnerable children across the UK. What the Team Does We manage a central SQL Server environment with reporting tools, bringing together data from multiple systems across the organisation. As an apprentice, you'll gradually learn how we: Work with data from different systems across children's services Produce reports and dashboards for colleagues Maintain data processes and support reporting tools Respond to data requests and help answer business questions You'll be introduced to tools such as SQL Server, Excel and reporting platforms, with training and support provided throughout. What You'll Be Doing Learning how to collect, clean and organise data Supporting the creation of reports and dashboards Assisting with routine data tasks and processes Helping investigate data issues and resolve errors Working with colleagues to understand their data needs Developing skills in tools such as Excel and SQL, full training provided Completing your apprenticeship coursework alongside your role What We're Looking For We're not expecting experience. What matters most is your attitude and potential. Essential An interest in data, numbers or problem-solving A curious mindset and willingness to learn Good attention to detail Basic IT skills, e.g. Microsoft Office Good communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Desirable, but Not Required GCSEs or equivalent, including maths Basic experience with Excel, including formulas and tables Interest in technology or data analysis The Kind of Person Who Will Thrive Here We're looking for someone who: Enjoys figuring things out and solving problems Asks questions and wants to understand how things work Is motivated to learn new skills and take ownership of their development Takes pride in doing things carefully and accurately Contact For an informal discussion about this role, please call Mike Butterworth or Helen Corbett at our central office on (phone number removed). We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification. PandoLogic. Category:Science,