Job Details

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone who holds a degree or masters degree in a subject such as Data Science will not be eligible.

You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship.

Volkswagen has a number of Data Analyst apprenticeship roles available and the responsibilities and deliverables will vary; example duties include establishing reporting needs and delivering insightful and accurate information.

As part of the Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship standard, you’ll be on track to an industry recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in-person, 1-to-1 and group learning.

• Establish reporting needs and deliver insightful and accurate information.
• Collect, compile and cleanse data.
• Identify, analyse, and interpret trends or patterns in data sets.
• Summarise and present the results of data analysis to a range of stakeholders, making recommendations.
• Interrogate and analyse data to root-cause data quality issues.

What Can Volkswagen Group UK Offer You?

You’ll be working towards your Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship over 2 years to gain a recognised qualification alongside industry experts. As well as a salary of £24,500, you’ll receive 27 days holiday – plus bank holidays, have access to Volkswagen car schemes, pension scheme, employee well-being support, on-site restaurant and shopping discounts.

Assessment Process

Candidates will submit an application form with a CV and answer a couple of video interview questions. The final stage involves a face-to-face interview or assessment centre, including activities based on real-life tasks. Successful candidates will receive an offer shortly after the assessment centre for a September 2026 start.

By applying, candidates agree to share their information with Kaplan, the apprenticeship training provider.

• To be successful in this apprenticeship you'll have high levels of accuracy and attention to detail. You should be competent in using Microsoft Excel and have a proven interest in data analysis (this could be from formal studies, self-study or the workplace).
• To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you also need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9–4 or A-C) including Maths and English.
• Some experience of using data tools (e.g. SQL, Python, Power BI etc.) would be an advantage but not essential.

You also need to meet the eligibility criteria in the Government apprenticeship rules including:

Right to work: You must have the right to work in the UK.

Residency: You must meet one of the following:

• A UK citizen who has been resident in the UK or EEA for the previous three years.
• An EEA or Switzerland national who has obtained either pre-settled or settled status under the EUSS and has lived continuously in the EEA, Switzerland, Gibraltar, or the UK for at least the previous three years.
• A non-UK national who has been ordinarily resident in the UK and Islands for at least the previous three years where no part of this period has been wholly or mainly for the purpose of receiving full-time education. (Time undertaking a degree or masters degree as an overseas student does not count towards the three years.)
• An individual with immigration or asylum-seeking status which makes you eligible to receive government apprenticeship funding.

Prior knowledge and skills: You must not hold a level 4 qualification or above in a related subject, such as a degree or masters degree in subjects including Maths, Data Analysis, Business Analytics etc.

Government funded learning programmes: You must not be on another government funded learning programme.