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Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice

Uk Research Innovation (ukri, Didcot, Oxfordshire

Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice

£23186

Uk Research Innovation (ukri, Didcot, Oxfordshire

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

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job Ref: 22dc0d91707e481e9971456bd072251d

Full Job Description

  • Communicate and work with fellow team members daily
  • Communicate with users, scientists, engineers and management to understand their requirements and translate these into a specification
  • Take an active role in both technical and non-technical meetings
  • Show initiative especially regarding learning new things
  • Work independently at times and ask questions if unsure
  • Take responsibility for ensuring your work does what is needed and meets the quality criteria specified
  • Write documentation for technical and non-technical users
  • Analyse evidence and data in order to solve problems
  • Help deploy solutions to production and help provide support after release
  • Use a variety of tools and technologies used by the teams to develop and manage software and computer systems
  • Present a topic to a small group of people and answer questions
  • Participate in the wider department and STFC apprentice training programme
  • Partake in the promotion activities for STFC and STEM
    • Alongside this, you will undertake professional development and training as part of a cohort of computing apprentices with Buckinghamshire New University completing the Digital Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship - Software Engineering pathway. Digital and technology solutions professional / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education You will learn with a blend of self-directed study (using content provided by the university) and tutor-led sessions. Sessions are delivered by a mixture of online delivery and face-to-face sessions. Online sessions will be delivered once per week via a Virtual Learning Environment and will include a mix of group-based discussions, self-study, team activities, self-reflection and personal development. Face-to-face sessions are run throughout the year based on demand from learners. In your final year, you will also complete your work-based project before undertaking your End Point Assessment. The End Point Assessment will include a presentation between the university and STFC, covering the work-based project, your approach, outcome and the skills, knowledge and behaviours demonstrated. This will be assessed as part of the overall project assessment. You will be supported in developing a portfolio of work-based projects to build and demonstrate the required skills, behaviours and knowledge required for this apprenticeship. The qualifications you will achieve are:
  • BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions
  • Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional

    As a rotational apprentice, you will undertake a series of rotations within different departments, within Scientific Computing and ISIS Neutron and Muon Source. You will develop your expertise in object-oriented programming, data modelling, SQL, systems development, agile, systems analysis and design, web and mobile application development, big data and analytics, user experience design, cyber security, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), and the internet of things (IoT). You will work closely with scientists and engineers so you should have good interpersonal skills and be committed to delivering an excellent customer service., Achieved GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grade C/4 or above in Maths & English (S)
    • A minimum of 104 UCAS points - two A levels at grade A or above OR three A levels at grade C or above OR a BTEC Level 3 in Computing (or similar subject) or equivalent (S) (Please give subjects and resulted/expected results in CV) Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies (S&I) Good written communication skills and the ability to work in a team, as demonstrated in your CV and cover letter (S) Some knowledge of and enthusiasm for computer hardware and software (S&I) Your CV and/or cover letter should explain why you have applied for this computing apprenticeship scheme and should contain example(s) of personal or school projects that involved learning about and using a computer system and what you enjoyed (S&I)· Ability to/examine evidence and data in order to understand it and solve problems (S&I) As a minimum, a successful candidate will be able to work systematically through straightforward problems, examine data, and link it to their understanding of computer systems in order find the cause of problems (S&I) Right to live and work in the UK at time of starting employment (S) Desirable: A/AS/BTEC/T Level (or equivalent) in computing or other technical discipline (S) Please give subjects and results / expected results in CV Experience in customer-focused roles such as retail, OR examples of how you've helped others in educational or personal settings (S&I) A flair for communicating in clear, positive terms; understanding that helping staff of all abilities understand problems and solutions is central to successful customer service. (S&I)

    Join STFC's award winning apprenticeships - we are Investors In People gold standard accredited: https://www.investorsinpeople.com/accreditations/we-invest-in-apprentices/ We are recruiting Level 6 (Degree) Digital & Technology Solutions Apprentices (Software pathway) to join us at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire. Scientific computing is fundamental to modern research. This broad and rapidly advancing field involves exploiting advanced computing capabilities to understand and solve complex problems in science. We support some of the UK's most advanced scientific facilities and provide the tools that enable the scientific community to discover and deliver vital research. The Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice will gain first-hand experience working as part of a professional team, supported by theoretical and practical learning. You will have the opportunity to make an impact early on in your role, where you'll also learn the specialist skills tailored to the knowledge, skills and behaviours required as a computing professional. We are offering roles in the following departments or rotations, The ISIS Neutron and Muon Source is a research centre at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire and is a world-leading centre for research in the physical and life sciences. It works by producing beams of neutrons and muons that allow scientists to study materials at the atomic level using a suite of instruments, often described as 'super-microscopes'. As an apprentice in the ISIS Computing Department, you will have the opportunity to work on the software we create and maintain that facilitate experiments on the ISIS beamline. About an Apprenticeship at STFC With training and support from experts in their fields, you'll be enthusiastic about developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours, working towards completing your apprenticeship, gaining appropriate qualifications whilst making a real difference in your role. If working with innovative technologies on world-leading research isn't enough, you will develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you won't find anywhere else. Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have - and those you have yet to discover! We provide an opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion. You'll have access to additional core skills development, access to a community of apprentices across the site, annual Apprentice awards evenings, a number of active sport and social groups across campus, and potential opportunities for overseas placements., What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible! About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel. We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating., UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.

    STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours., Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI. The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.

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