About Us: Audit Wales is the public sector audit body for Wales, dedicated to ensuring public money is well spent. We provide independent assurance and promote improvement in public services, making a real difference to the lives of people in Wales.

The opportunity:

Are you excited by numbers, trends and graphs? Are you interested in computer coding? Would you like the opportunity to earn whilst you learn? 

If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of the above, the Data Science Apprenticeship at Audit Wales could be perfect for you.

In a world that is increasingly driven by data, an apprenticeship in data science could set you apart from the competition in your future career.

Our innovative, fully funded, three-year programme provides a unique opportunity to become a skilled analyst.

This is not just an opportunity for someone starting out in the world of work. Maybe you are looking for a career change. There are no age restrictions.  The apprenticeship is a fully funded three-year programme supporting you to achieve a degree in data science while developing valuable on the job experience.

You will acquire a comprehensive range of analytical skills and experiences, whilst actively contributing to the important work of Audit Wales.

Key responsibilities:

The apprentice will work in the Data Analytics team, which is responsible for improving all aspects of the way Audit Wales uses data. Your role will see you join a fast-paced team that has close links with all areas of the business. Day to day, you will be involved in delivering these core functions:

1. Lead research and development into innovative data techniques and tools.
2. Build impactful data tools and embed them as a new normal part of our work.
3. Drive modernisation of financial and performance audit by making it data enabled.
4. Centrally manage key datasets to ensure standard data is used for decision-making.
5. Work alongside audit and corporate teams to enable them to build ‘low-code’ data tools/products.
6. Screen all data products before publication as an additional quality control step.
7. Promote data literacy for all staff, to improve the data culture at Audit Wales.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive, on the job training and coaching from your line manager to help you gain the skills needed to succeed as a data analyst.
• Training workshops and assignments, delivered by a leading apprenticeship training provider, subject to course confirmation by the supplier.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for possible career progression

Salary and benefits package:

• £27,601 to £33,596 per annum
• 33 days annual leave
• 35 hours working week.
• Paid study leave one day per week.
• High street discounts
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working

Essential requirements:

• Three A-levels at a B grade or above (or equivalent qualifications), including at least one STEM subject. If you are about to sit your A levels, you can apply using your predicted grades. But any offer of employment will be conditional upon you obtaining the minimum grades set out above.
• Some programming/coding ability
• Good skills in IT, analysis and problem-solving
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team

Please click here to view the job description.

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the online application form on our website, ensuring you state ALL educational details, both past and present. Further information on the role and eligibility is available on our website. For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Steve Lisle on 07791 007147 or Helen Goddard on 02920 320642. Please call  between 9am and 5pm on weekdays.

Closing date for applications is midnight on 18th June 2025. Following a sift of online applications, successful candidates will be invited to participate in psychometric tests.  Candidates and after the psychometric tests will be invited to an assessment comprising of a presentation, interview and a technical exercise. We are planning on assessments taking place on 7th and 8th of July 2025. All assessments/interviews will be completed in person at our Cardiff office.

When applying online please remember to press the continue button following submission of your application – once you have done this you will receive an acknowledgement to confirm your application has been submitted. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our Human Resources team immediately on 02920 320500 or via HRandPayroll@audit.wales

Please note, we are not able to sponsor work visas.

If you are eager to start your career in data science and make a positive impact on public services in Wales, we would love to hear from you!