Start your Data Analyst career with Thames Water   

Ready to kick-start your future in Data Analysis? Join us as a Strategy Data Analyst Apprentice and help support the UK’s largest water and wastewater provider. You’ll gain hands‑on experience exploring data, carrying out research, and supporting the development and delivery of Thames Water’s strategy. Learn to spot and assess strategic opportunities using financial and non‑financial data.

What you’ll be doing:
As an apprentice, you’ll build real‑world skills, gain practical knowledge, and work closely with experienced colleagues who will support your development throughout the programme.

  • Data & Insights - Dive into real data! You’ll collect, clean, analyse, and visualise information to help shape big strategic decisions and track how the business is performing.
  • Spotting Opportunities & Risks - Use both data and judgement to help assess new opportunities and potential risks; playing a part in shaping the future direction of Thames Water.
  • Supporting Delivery - Help build and maintain implementation plans, track progress against key milestones, and make sure strategic projects stay on course.
  • Trend & Market Research - Explore industry trends, new technologies, and broader societal changes—and assess how they could impact our long‑term strategy.
  • Governance & Assurance - Produce accurate reports and contribute to data‑led assurance to support strong governance and risk management.
  • Collaboration & Ways of Working - Work closely with the Strategy team to embed data‑driven thinking into planning, goal‑setting, and decision‑making. You’ll also take part in strategy communities of practice to share ideas and learn from others.

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: Sept 2026

Training & Qualification
You’ll study with Firebrand through blended online learning and short residential blocks at their Wyboston Lakes centre (accommodation included).

Qualification: Level 4 Data Analyst (EPAO: CABWI)

Duration: Permanent role with a 16–18 month structured programme

What you should bring to the role:

Are you a curious and tenacious person with a passion for strategic thinking and data-focused decision-making. Then this may be the perfect role for you! 

  • Maths and English GCSE grades 9-4 or A-C
  • 3 A-Levels grade A-C or a Level 3 qualification in a relatable subject (Apprenticeship or BTEC)   
  • This role combines analytical skills with strategic insight to help turn Thames Water’s long-term vision into reality.
  • As part of the Strategy and Regulatory Affairs team, you will learn to conduct research, evaluate data, and support governance processes that underpin the delivery of our corporate strategy.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.   

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.