Data Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

To be eligible to apply for an apprenticeship, applicants must:

• be 16+ when the apprenticeship starts (24th September 2025) to be able to start on this date

• have left full-time education

• not be in receipt of funding for other learning programmes

• have the right to work in the UK

• have valid and eligible residency status and be resident in the UK for 5 years before the start of their apprenticeship

To be able to qualify for the qualification (Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship) you will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for the course which are set out below. Within your CV please ensure you include any qualifications you have completed or are currently studying towards.

Minimum entry requirements:

• A Levels: ABB-BBC. If not studying A Level Maths or Physics, applicants must have GCSE Grade B (6) in Maths

• BTEC students: DDD in IT or Computing and Grade B (6) GCSE Maths is required

• Access (Computing): Pass with Distinction overall to include 24 Distinctions (3 of which must be Maths) and 15 Merits at Level 3

• We also require GCSE English Grade 4/C

In order to be eligible for our apprenticeship vacancy you must be able to qualify for the apprenticeship funding, any qualifications previously held or currently being worked towards must differ in content so that this apprenticeship provides substantial new skills. If you therefore currently hold or are working towards a similar qualification (Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship) then we encourage you to speak with us, so that we can assess suitability.

If successful at sift, your application will be shared with the University so they can undertake a check as to your eligibility. Please note, if you are not subsequently eligible to undertake the apprenticeship, your application will not be considered; any offer of employment will be withdrawn, and your contract will be terminated.

To undertake this opportunity you will be motivated and proactive with a passion for a career in Software Development and Data. Good organisational skills will be required. You must be able to work on your own initiative and stay calm under pressure.

We are looking for enthusiastic, flexible individuals with an interest in seeking a career in Data Engineering. You will be motivated, proactive, with a passion for self-development and someone who enjoys the opportunity to drive change in a fast paced and dynamic IT environment.

You must be able to start on Wednesday 24th September 2025.

Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, you’ll continue to seek improvement in your own role and challenge us too. Because we pride ourselves on how we approach your development. From training courses to specialist skills workshops and opportunities to grow your expertise, we thrive when you thrive. You can find out more about all of the above here alongside a full list of our benefits:

• Best in class learning and development tailored to your role?
• An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance?
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity?with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues?
• Generous employer contribution of 28.97%, depending on chosen pension scheme
• Digital communities?with clear career frameworks
• On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)
• On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar?
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 1 extra day for the King’s birthday
• Free parking?
• A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a minimum of 60% of their time in the office over a month, with flexibility dependent on balancing business and individual need.

This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.

The programme will include undertaking a number of qualifications that will require examinations as well as on-team training. There will be regular assessment points to evaluate the progress and proficiency of candidates. You will be assessed at checkpoints throughout the programme, failure to successfully meet the standard during checkpoints could result in 3 months’ notice being provided to cease employment.

We reserve the right to seek full or partial repayment of costs associated with your qualification, should you not contribute to the programme, or may include related costs such as exam fees, membership fees or materials.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills set out in the Civil Service Line Management Standards. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.