Environmental Data Analyst Apprentice
| Posting date: | 10 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 February 2026 |
| Location: | Reading, Home Counties, RG1 8DB |
| Company: | Thames Water |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59158104 |
Summary
Ready to kick-start your future in Data Analysis?
Join us as an Environmental Data Analyst Apprentice and make a real impact at the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll help reduce enforcement risk, strengthen environmental performance, and work in a dedicated team responding to the Environment Agency. Along the way, you’ll earn a respected Level 4 Data Analyst qualification.
What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Data Analyst Apprentice:
- Help reduce enforcement risk linked to environmental permits and pollution incidents
- Carry out targeted email and document searches to support investigations
- Work with stakeholders to identify relevant findings and prepare them for legal review
- Support Enforcement Advisors by compiling and submitting documents to the Environment Agency on time
- Contribute to monthly KPI reporting and compliance tracking
- Interpret incident data, scientific reports, and environmental impact information
- Manage, analyse, and present data to support informed decision-making
- Take ownership of your workload and keep team trackers accurate and up to date
Where you will work:
Location: Clearwater Court, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DB Hybrid
Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day
Start date: September 2026
Training and qualification: You’ll study with Firebrand Training Limited, one of the UK’s leading data training providers. Your training will include a blend of online and virtual learning, plus periodic residential block release at their dedicated training centre at Wyboston Lakes, Bedford, with accommodation provided
Qualification: Level 4 Data Analyst
Duration: Permanent contract with a 27-month structured programme
What you should bring to the role:
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
- 3 A-Levels in related studies or a BTEC Level 3 qualification in a relatable subject
- Good communication and time management skills
- Able to work well within a team and independently
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent salary: £22,500 annum
- Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to
where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Join us as an Environmental Data Analyst Apprentice and make a real impact at the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll help reduce enforcement risk, strengthen environmental performance, and work in a dedicated team responding to the Environment Agency. Along the way, you’ll earn a respected Level 4 Data Analyst qualification.
What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Data Analyst Apprentice:
- Help reduce enforcement risk linked to environmental permits and pollution incidents
- Carry out targeted email and document searches to support investigations
- Work with stakeholders to identify relevant findings and prepare them for legal review
- Support Enforcement Advisors by compiling and submitting documents to the Environment Agency on time
- Contribute to monthly KPI reporting and compliance tracking
- Interpret incident data, scientific reports, and environmental impact information
- Manage, analyse, and present data to support informed decision-making
- Take ownership of your workload and keep team trackers accurate and up to date
Where you will work:
Location: Clearwater Court, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8DB Hybrid
Hours: 36 hours a week across four working days plus one off-the-job training day
Start date: September 2026
Training and qualification: You’ll study with Firebrand Training Limited, one of the UK’s leading data training providers. Your training will include a blend of online and virtual learning, plus periodic residential block release at their dedicated training centre at Wyboston Lakes, Bedford, with accommodation provided
Qualification: Level 4 Data Analyst
Duration: Permanent contract with a 27-month structured programme
What you should bring to the role:
- GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
- 3 A-Levels in related studies or a BTEC Level 3 qualification in a relatable subject
- Good communication and time management skills
- Able to work well within a team and independently
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent salary: £22,500 annum
- Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
- Generous Pension Scheme through AON
- Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks
Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to
where we want to be in the years and decades to come.
Learn more about our purpose and values
Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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