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Virgin Media O2 • Birmingham, UK

Data Analyst Apprentice (Collections Support)

Employment type:  Full time
Salary:  £24,000 per annum
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Job Description

FIND YOUR FUTURE IN DATA

Our Collections Strategy team are the ones responsible for keeping daily operations running through accurate reporting and clear data insight. Grow your potential as a Data Analyst Apprentice and help make real decisions from day one, earning a starting salary of £24,000 whilst doing it.

Make things happen

As an apprentice, you’ll work at the centre of how we analyse, manage, and understand data linked to customer arrears. You’ll be responsible for turning raw data into insights that guide how and when we reach out to our customers. As you progress through your apprenticeship, we’ll ensure you’re confident working with arrears performance data, spotting unusual trends, and explaining what the data really means so you can exceed in a data driven career at Virgin Media O2. Day-to-day, you could be:

  • Producing daily performance and activity reports that keep operations moving
  • Investigating shifts in arrears patterns and identifying what’s driving them
  • Reviewing customer profiles and behaviours to explain changes or emerging issues

We’re a flexible-first organisation because we believe people do their best work with choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to connect in person at least eight days a month. That could mean time in the office, volunteering days, or away days - anywhere collaboration happens.

This apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to become skilled in your role, and combines on the job learning and academic study, where you’ll spend approximately 20% of your working hours completing learning with one of our training providers. The programme is fully funded by us, and we’ll support you from day one, ensuring you complete your apprenticeship with a nationally recognised qualification.

Who we are

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best-loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK's biggest companies too. We put our customers first, making life simpler, smoother, and more joyful. With big ambitions and a brilliant team, we’re building a more connected future for everyone.

The must haves

To be eligible, you’ll need at least five GCSEs at Level 4–9 (or equivalent).

The other stuff we are looking for

We’re looking for motivated candidates who are passionate about technology and keen to help us evolve in this space. Experience with tools like SQL or Excel is a bonus but not required - what matters most is your passion to learn, attention to detail, and ability to work within a team.

What's in it for you

You’ll be making a huge impact from day one. Not only will you be supported towards your Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship, but you’ll grow your technical and problem-solving skills quickly through continued shadowing of expert team members. Join us on a starting salary of £24,000, with final landing salaries starting from £27,000 upon successful completion. Plus, you can enjoy our amazing benefits, including:

  • A minimum of 23 days holiday, plus your birthday off!
  • Flexible benefits package including 10% matched pension contribution, holiday buying and selling, and discounts on shopping, travel and more
  • Private Bupa healthcare

…and plenty more to support you inside and outside of work!

Next steps

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you as a person and your experience to date. Once you've submitted an application the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include an online test, a telephone interview, a coaching call and an assessment centre.

When you apply, you'll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process. Let us know, and we'll be sure to discuss it with you. Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward.

We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you’re offered a job with us, it will be conditional, based on the passing of background checks. All roles require a criminal record check and some roles need a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.

Thanks for your patience and for showing an interest in joining the Virgin Media O2 family.

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Company benefits

Enhanced maternity leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 14 weeks at full pay
Adoption leave – 26 weeks at full pay
Shared parental leave
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pregnancy loss leave
Carer’s leave – 5 days paid leave (can be taken as 10 half days)
Mental health platform access
Volunteer days – 5 days paid on top of 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Open to part time work for some roles
Birthday off
Meditation space
Enhanced sick pay
Teambuilding days
Faith rooms
On-site catering
Employee discounts
Open to job sharing
Buy or sell annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance
Financial coaching
Neo-natal leave
Annual bonus
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Referral bonus
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
In house training
Hackathons
Professional subscriptions
Open to part-time employees
Returnship

Working at Virgin Media O2

Company employees:

16,000

Gender diversity (m:f):

63:37

Hiring in countries

United Kingdom

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Awards & Accreditations

2nd – Family Friendly

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Flexa awards 2025
Career Progression

Career Progression

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3rd – Large companies

Flexa100 2024
Consumer Goods

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Industry awards 2023
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