Location: Milton Keynes
Closing Date: 10th October 2025
Salary: £16,000 per annum with an increase to £18,765 in your 2nd year
Contract: 2-year Fixed Term Contract (FTC)
Hybrid Working: We want you get the best out of your apprenticeship, so we operate a hybrid policy where apprentices work in the office 3 days per week. There may be times where you will need to be in more frequently depending on the needs of the business.
We’re looking for an apprentice to join our Planning Operations team as a Planning Analyst Apprentice. You’ll have the chance to contribute to a fast-paced environment and develop invaluable skills in data analysis, business planning, and performance reporting.
In this role, you’ll support our Planning Analysts, Senior Planners, and Undergraduate team member—helping them deliver insights that drive Customer Operations forward. From assisting with budget planning to tracking performance and supporting strategic goals, you’ll be right at the heart of the decision-making process.
If you're eager to kick-start your career, have a good eye for detail, and a genuine interest in how businesses plan and perform, we want to hear from you!
What will you be doing?
You will complete a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Applied AI & Data Specialist
Update the daily performance summary with accurate statistics from the previous day
Track Outsourcer Partners’ productive hours and compare against agreed targets
Maintain and update historical data in the Timings Reports
Complete headline statistical tables and share with relevant teams, adding meaningful commentary
Listen to customer calls and record findings, flagging any concerns to the Planning team
Support the Planning team by collecting and organising data to help manage departmental performance
Respond to requests from Customer Operations and update Workforce Planning systems accordingly
Assist with maintaining accurate training and performance records
What are we looking for?
Maths and English GCSE – grade C or Level 4 and above
A genuine interest in data analysis
A strong desire to learn and develop
A can-do attitude
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Analytically sound with the ability to produce meaningful outputs from key data
Self -motivated, with excellent organisational skills and ability to use own initiative
A proactive and flexible approach
Ability to work both independently and within a team
Here at VWFS you'll be able to kick start your professional experience in the workplace whilst gaining a valuable qualification with support from our training providers and your manager.
You’ll also benefit from:
A focus on personal development with access to LinkedIn Learning via our ‘Degreed’ platform and a bespoke development programme throughout your apprenticeship delivering personal management, technical and soft skills including building successful relationships, presentation skills, IT skills and data literacy.
A supportive environment and network of colleagues including other apprentices
The opportunity to work on real life business projects and deliver impact
Subsidised onsite canteen and coffee shop
Subsidised onsite restaurant with a range of hot and cold breakfast and lunches.
Employee Resource Groups supporting an inclusive workplace
Social gatherings and team events & volunteering opportunities.
Physical and mental health support with our Onsite Wellbeing Centre
Discretionary benefits include:
Bonus: Discretionary bonus based on both personal and Group company performance (pro-rated)
Car schemes*: The opportunity to join our popular car scheme in the second year.
Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), will writing, retail discount vouchers, access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults). Private medical insurance is available following successful completion of probation.
What our recruitment process looks like:
Apply and upload your CV, covering letter and answer a few application questions.
You’ll be invited to complete a Situational Judgement Test. This is a short multiple-choice question set to help us understand how you may approach situations.
If you pass this stage, you will be invited to complete an online video interview where you will have the opportunity to tell us more about yourself.
If successful, your last step in the journey is to attend an in-person Assessment Centre at our Milton Keynes office. You’ll also meet some of our managers and to find out more about an apprenticeship with us.
Please note: Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.
*More information about car schemes
Our current car schemes are under review following changes in legislation from HMRC and so whilst we don’t have full details of our car scheme to share with you now, we will let you know what this looks like as soon as we are able.
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Company car scheme for colleagues and family
Annual bonus scheme
On-demand access to personalised learning resources with Degreed
Aviva Mastertrust pension with VWFS contributions up to 9%
27 days annual leave which increases with length of service
Holiday buy scheme
Employer paid private medical with option to add family
Opportunities for growth, mentorship, and leadership development
Life insurance 4x salary
Income protection
Hybrid working
Cycle to work scheme
Employee referral scheme
Give As You Earn for charity
Retailer & restaurant discount portal for everything from high street retailers to eating out
Discounted car rental
Employee networking groups
Up to 2 loan cars for family
Care Concierge support hub
Discounted will writing service
Optional private Dental cover
Onsite wellbeing centre
Choice of car schemes for colleagues and family members