Technology Industrial Placement - Customer Technology

About the Placement

This 12-month Technology Industrial Placement offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in creating secure, reliable, and innovative technology solutions. It's designed for ambitious, curious individuals interested in data, security, technology engineering, or emerging digital capabilities.

What You'll Do

• Contribute to meaningful work from day one in areas like Core Banking or Customer Servicing.
• Build new features, improve existing applications, automate processes, and resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and business teams.
• Gain exposure to modern technology environments and develop practical skills in Data, Analytics, and Technology Delivery.
• Work with technologies such as Databricks, MS SQL, Azure, SAS, cyber security tools, and AI-enabled solutions (depending on placement area).
• Develop transferable skills in communication, problem-solving, teamwork, stakeholder management, and critical thinking.
• Participate in a 10-month collaborative project with other Industrial Placement students.
• Engage in development workshops, mentoring, and networking opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Currently in your second year of a university degree.
• An interest in technology and how it solves real-world problems.
• Curiosity about data.
• Confidence in learning new skills and adapting to unfamiliar environments.
• Ambition to grow, take on challenges, and build towards your next career step.
• A logical, methodical approach.
• Confidence to build relationships and work with colleagues.
• Drive, high performance, and a commitment to learning.
• A determination to put customers first.

Location

• Hybrid working is offered.
• You will spend at least two days per week based at our Swindon Head Office.

Benefits

• Structured learning, personalised development, and hands-on experience.
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30. Option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus based on performance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Wellhub access for fitness and wellbeing options, plus free on-site gym at selected locations.
• Highly competitive pension.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for additional benefits.
• Up to 14 paid hours per year for volunteering.
• Life assurance.

Application Process

• Click 'Apply Now' to answer initial questions.
• Complete online assessments.
• Participate in a short video interview.
• Successful candidates may be invited to an assessment centre in January 2027.

Visa Sponsorship

• Visa sponsorship cannot be offered for this programme.
• All successful applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.