Data Architect

Data Architect Apprenticeship - Level 4

Ref: 487759

Location: Newport and Titchfield

Salary: £29,545

Working Patterns: All our vacancies are offered as a flexible option of Fulltime, Parttime, Flexible working, Job Share

Closing Date: 11:55 pm on Wednesday 18th November 2026

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is the UK’s largest producer of official statistics, helping people understand the UK’s economy, population and society.

We are looking for five people who are curious about data and technology and keen to learn to join our Data Architecture team through an apprenticeship programme.

Whether you are leaving school or college, considering a career change, or looking for an alternative to full-time classroom-based study, this could be an opportunity to start an exciting career in data and technology.

You do not need previous experience of Data Architecture. We are looking for your potential, enthusiasm and willingness to learn. You will receive training and support while gaining practical experience and working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

As a Data Architect Apprentice, you will learn how to:

• understand how data is structured, organised and used
• develop and work with data models
• understand and manage metadata
• apply data standards and data governance principles
• analyse and profile data to understand its quality and characteristics
• communicate technical information clearly to different audiences
• work with colleagues to understand their data needs and identify opportunities for improvement.

If you are curious, enjoy solving problems and want to develop a career where you can make a real difference through data, we would like to hear from you.

Please note - We will be holding a candidate information session on Monday 9th November at 12:00 noon. If you're interested in finding out more, please join here - Click here

What qualfication will I get?

The programme will be 2 years and will be delivered by assigned external training providers. The apprenticeship will support apprentices to develop their capability in data architecture. As well as training and support from the external training providers you will have support from a dedicated, highly experienced data architect mentor.

All apprentices who successfully meet the scheme's milestones will receive a Level 4 Data Analyst Diploma.

You will gain experience to help you work towards your qualification, as well as attending formal training and other development opportunities that will consist of 20% off the job learning.

You will develop other skills that will aid you in the workplace, such as organisation, communication, the ability to work under pressure, teamwork, and lots more, giving you a real and valuable insight into the industry.

In return we offer:

✔Hybrid working

✔A market leading pension scheme - our employer contribution rate is around 28%

✔ A choice of working patterns: full-time, part-time, job-share.

✔Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of 26 weeks full pay (subject to qualifying criteria)

✔Employee Assistance Programmes

✔Diversity Network Groups

✔Mental Health Allies

✔Civil Service Sports and Social club

✔Generous holiday allowance – 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service in addition to 9 public holidays