Introduction

We’ve reimagined our Data Technician apprenticeship to drive change, incorporating new features and tools. Apprentices will learn data management, analysis techniques to gain real world insights, with access to new learn members and optional qualifications.

About the Employer

The SKAO is a next-generation radio astronomy-driven Big Data facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.

What You'll Do

The ERP team's main objectives are:

Ensure the businesses ERP system operates efficiently and effectively and is accessible during all of SKAO’s business hours across time zones
Ensure a high level of ERP systems data integrity
Maintain an excellent ERP support service with positive reviews from internal and external service users
Continual Service Improvement (CSI) of the support service
Allocate ERP support resources effectively and efficiently to best deliver a timely support service no matter the location
Automation of tasks to remove or reduce manual effort in repetitive and routine activities
Creating documentation, knowledge-sharing articles, and training to support the wider observatory.
The apprentice will be expected to attend most of their working hours in the office at Jodrell Bank

Key Responsibilities:

Under the guidance and supervision of the ERP Systems Manager and ERP colleagues, the ERP Support Apprentice will:

Assist in monitoring the ERP helpdesk and responding to support requests
Maintenance of user accounts, and routine system administration tasks
Assist with identifying knowledge-sharing opportunities and updating ERP documentation
Create and amend SQL queries as required
Maintenance of accurate data for Finance, Procurement and HR

Project Work (Approx. 20% of working hours)

Support ongoing ERP projects by performing assigned tasks under supervision
Assist the implementation of improvements in relation to SQL queries and system automation as part of project participation
Assist with system upgrades, testing and software rollouts
Contribute to documentation and process improvements as part of project learning activities

Training Outcome

ERP Support Executive

Skills Required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Time management
Personal integrity

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 3
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3

Course Information

Course: Data technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Digital

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months

Training Provider: NOWSKILLS LIMITED

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