Apprentice Business Analyst - September 2025

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone with more than six months professional experience working as a Business analyst or who holds a degree or Master's degree in a subject such as Business Studies or an MBA will not be eligible.

You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship.

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd's, the world's specialist insurance market.
We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face.

Providing support to a global headcount of c. 600. The Company is in the midst of ambitious growth plans, so this is an exciting time to join the team as we continue to support the business.

Through this 24-month programme, you'll work with colleagues from technology and business teams to deliver solutions to enable business growth and efficiency. Key responsibilities include:

• Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements from stakeholders.
• Conduct research and analysis to support business decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Support the development and maintenance of project documentation, including business cases, process maps, and requirements specifications.
• Participate in meetings and workshops to capture and validate business needs.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Earn and apply various business analysis techniques and methodologies.

Why choose Chaucer?
We empower you to excel. Our people are a team of leaders - experts in their fields who collaborate, without hierarchy. We've created an exciting, successful business, and know that it's our people who define and drive this success.

That's why your growth, development, and wellbeing is so important. We work hard to make sure careers at Chaucer are challenging, inspiring, and rewarding, and that the environment is ambitious and supportive.

You'll get

• Challenging, stretching, and rewarding work right from the start in our technology team.
• Our full support and guidance to achieve your Level 4 Business Analyst apprenticeship.
• A personalised development plan to support your professional and soft skills development.
• An in-house experienced buddy and mentor, to help show you the ropes and support you on your journey.
• Lots of opportunities to get involved in groups outside of your day-to-day work to grow your network, learn from others, and give back to the community through our CSR initiatives.

Is this Programme for you?

Are you

• A self-starter, able to work independently and efficiently to deliver high-quality work?
• Inquisitive and keen to learn, confident in asking questions and asking for help?
• Passionate about technology?
• Solutions-focused, practical and organised with an eye for detail?
• Team-focused, comfortable in picking up a variety of tasks to ensure team delivery whilst managing multiple priorities?
• Someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills?
• Proactive and thrive on variety?
• If this sounds like you, and you want to continuously learn and go the extra mile, this is the programme for you.

What you need

• A proven interest in a career in Business Analysis, this could be from formal education such as A Level Business Studies, BTEC's or self-directed learning that you've undertaken in your own time.
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK.
• Current resident in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years.
• Able to commute to central London.
• Not hold a higher qualification in the same or similar subject.
• 3 or more A-Levels or equivalent (A-C).
• GCSE in Maths and English - grade 4 (C) or equivalent.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• £25,500 salary.
• 26 days holiday plus an option to buy or sell to meet your needs.
• 24-month fixed term contract with the opportunity to apply for permanent roles at the end.
• Benefits including private medical insurance, pension, season ticket loan, flexible benefits including a £175/month allowance towards benefits of your choice, from tech products to gym membership, cycle-to-work, and charitable giving.
• 2 CSR days so that you can make a real difference to local communities and charities that matter to you.

Location - we are located in the Scalpel Building (EC3M 7AF). We do offer flexible/hybrid work and the successful candidate will need to show how they will be able to commute for at least 3 days per week to our offices.

Start date: September 2025

Training to be provided

As part of the Level 4 Business Analyst apprenticeship standard, you'll be registered as a member of the British Computer Society and be on a fast track to an industry-recognised qualification. Your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in-person, 1-2-1 and group learning.