Business Analyst Apprentice

We are the Wolseley Group - a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do - and we are seeking an enthusiastic Business Analyst to support us.

What you'll do

• Supporting Business Analysts and Project Managers with analysis activities across projects and change initiatives within Wolseley
• Assisting with the investigation of business processes and problems, gathering information through meetings, workshops, shadowing and reviewing existing documentation
• Supporting the documentation of requirements, processes, impacts and analysis outputs, using agreed Wolseley templates, tools and standards
• Helping to maintain analysis artefacts, logs and documentation repositories in a clear, accurate and organised manner
• Supporting stakeholder engagement activities, including meeting preparation, note‑taking and follow‑up actions, with guidance from more experienced colleagues
• Assisting with analysis activities related to testing, business acceptance and transition of solutions into business‑as‑usual operations
• Learning and applying core business analysis techniques and ways of working through structured training, coaching and on‑the‑job experience
• Building knowledge of Wolseley's business, operating model and delivery environment, demonstrating increased confidence, judgement and independence over time
• Acting professionally at all times, managing time effectively, seeking feedback and taking responsibility for personal development
• Performing other ad‑hoc duties as appropriate, including supporting special projects or improvement activities

You'll be completing a structured training plan, which will be complimented by a Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship, where you will be provided time each week to complete your training activities.

Training

Why choose our Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship?

Our Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship develops learners to investigate information systems solutions and gain the know-how to improve operational efficiency for your organisation. The principles of data analytics are being applied across just about every industry. Using past-event data, business analysts are making important insight-based business decisions and driving customer value across every team and function, including operations, finance, sales and marketing.

QA's Business Analyst Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

• Become a change professional that helps organisations deliver business and digital change successfully
• Regularly investigate and analyse solutions to ensure the right one is chosen
• Experience a flexible learning journey using a blend of learning methodologies, including online learning, practical exercises, video content, coaching and workshops

Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Unified Modelling Language (UML), Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN), Data Modelling, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), SWOT & PESTLE.

After the apprenticeship

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Organisation skills

Things to consider

Entry requirements:

• A Level 3 qualification plus 12+ months of work experience
• A business-related degree (e.g. business, finance, economics, maths)
• A non-business-related degree plus 6+ months of work experience
• Existing staff with 2+ years of relevant work experience

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website.

Benefits

• Annual leave (increasing with length of service)
• Generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%)
• Potential to earn bonuses
• Enhanced maternity / adoption leave
• Access to a great range of online and high street discounts

About the employer

With 560 UK branches, Wolseley is one of the UK's leading merchants in plumbing, heating, cooling and infrastructure, we've been helping the trade succeed for decades. Over this time, we've built an unrivalled reputation for expert knowledge and customer support.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business analyst (level 4), Digital
• Apprenticeship level: Higher (level 4)
• Training provider: QA LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday between 8am - 5pm.
• Start date: 28 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £22,000 a year