Apprenticeship
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Earn a salary of £26,500 per year while gaining a fully funded degree from Sheffield Hallam University.
- Develop skills in software development and data engineering through hands-on experience and a 10-week university bootcamp.
- This is a 3-year permanent apprenticeship role based in Telford, with an intake in September 2027.
- Requires 7 GCSEs (including Maths and English) and A-Levels, a completed L3 Apprenticeship, or a BTEC.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 3-year Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship programme combining hands-on experience with part-time study, including a 10-week bootcamp at Sheffield Hallam University.
What You'll Do
You will develop skills in software development, systems thinking, leadership, and design approaches. You will work on meaningful projects that shape digital services for clients, starting in one of two tracks:
Data Engineer
- Organise, analyse, and present data to help organisations make better decisions.
- Build data pipelines and work with cloud platforms.
- Create dashboards and reports.
- Support data analysis and real-time insights.
Software Engineer
- Design, develop, test, and build software such as applications, systems, or digital tools.
- Learn programming languages and frameworks.
- Work with databases and cloud technologies.
- Be part of agile teams delivering real software projects.
What You'll Bring
- 7 GCSEs A*-C (4-9) including Maths and English, or equivalent.
- One of the following:
- 3 A*-C A-Levels (AS Levels not included).
- Completed a L3 Apprenticeship.
- BTEC (Merit, Distinction, Distinction minimum).
Benefits
- A permanent, paid role with salary progression each year.
- A fully funded degree from Sheffield Hallam University.
- A strong support network, including mentors, experts, and a community of apprentices and graduates.
- Opportunities for training and development, including access to numerous external certifications.
Location & Security
- Location: Telford (typically in the office up to 3 days a week).
- Security Clearance: You must be able to obtain Security Check (SC) Clearance, which requires continuous UK residency for the last 5 years.
Intake
- September 2027
