The Chief Data Office (CDO) sits within our Chief Technology Office (CTO) and ensures data is managed as one of the organisation’s most valuable assets. As an apprentice in this area, you’ll be exposed to data governance and quality, data management, analytics and insight, regulation and compliance, data culture.
Role
The Data Engineering and Analytics Apprenticeship Programme within our CTO Function is a 12-month programme and offers an excellent grounding in the fundamental principles of data in one of the UK’s largest wealth management organisations.
Key responsibilities:
- Learn and apply data engineering fundamentals - gain hands-on experience with databases, cloud platforms, and data integration tools
- Support data pipelines - help design, build, and maintain processes that move and transform data between systems
- Assist with data quality checks - monitor data for accuracy, completeness, and consistency, escalating issues where needed
- Work with senior engineers - shadow and support in developing efficient, reliable, and secure data solutions
- Document processes and standards - contribute to clear documentation to support knowledge sharing and best practice
- Collaborate across teams - work with analysts, architects, and business users to understand data needs and deliver value
- Develop technical skills - grow your knowledge in SQL, Python, cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Snowflake), and modern data engineering tools
- Support data governance initiatives - help apply data security, compliance, and management standards.
You will also advance your technical skills through a curriculum developed for our apprentices and delivered through our St James’s Place Technology and Data Academy.
Training
Data Engineer Level 5.
You will complete your formal training via live online classes with access to bespoke online resources and have the support of a dedicated tutor.
This is a permanent vacancy and so upon successful completion of the apprenticeship programme you will continue your career within our Chief Data Office (CDO).
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Data engineer (level 5)
- Training Provider
- BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday - Typically 9am - 5pm. Hybrid working - you will be required in the office 2-3 days each week and more when required. Permanent contract.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 8 Months
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 6th January 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 14th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Communication (verbal/written)
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Computing, Data or analytical subjects A Level, grade On track to complete/completed (Essential)
About the Employer
ST.JAMES'S PLACE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LIMITEDSt. James’s Place the UK’s leading wealth manager is a FTSE 100 Wealth Management Company with £212 billion of client funds under management. Our desire to provide a dedicated service extends not only to our clients but in everything that we do. We take our responsibilities very seriously, and a large part of our success is attributed to our people and their commitment and enthusiasm.
