Senior Data Analyst Review

by British Gas

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Extract, transform, visualise data and provide insight for audits. Working with stakeholders from across the organisation to help identify, control and mitigate risk. Provide assurance to the board. Creating reporting for board level, working with key risks. Building an AI capable function with experimentation of technology and embracing change.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I am on a machine learning journey. I have developed the capability to programme in Python, understand the foundation statistics models and how to utilise tools to deliver insights.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

The programme is challenging and rewarding. I came in fearful that I will not be able to dedicate the time and resource to skill myself up but the support provided by coaches keeps me on track.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

There are always areas of improvement. I would say it is fairly well structured with a level of virtual sessions and tasks to complete. It has been a challenge to complete some activities but that probably is due to my organisational skills.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

My line manager has been very accommodating. He encourages me to continue on this journey and supports me when I struggle.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The support is available, I have the capability of reaching out for the support when and if I need it, including a data mentor as well as a success coach.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

I am learning something new everyday. It is currently helping me identify opportunities to work better, be more effective at providing insight and supporting the business in being able to identify risk

8/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

I am involved in multiple initiatives and we have a vast array of communities which you can get involved with. We support diverse talent and are always looking at how we can do things better.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend British Gas to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

More recently I have been shown a side of Centrica which makes me feel proud and confident we are very serious about developing and providing equitable solutions for our people. I am a midpoint of my career and I am surrounded by good leaders.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to British Gas?

Bring your authentic self to the process. We need diverse ways of thinking and doing our work for what is an important journey of getting to net zero. Join the mission