Apprentice Data Engineer (Level 6) London, England
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We recognise the challenges that people with protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.
KICK START YOUR CAREER BY JOINING THE DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT AS A DATA SCIENTIST APPRENTICE
Do you have a passion for Data or Software Engineering?
Are you looking for a rewarding job that gives you the autonomy to shape and develop your role and build on your strengths?
Would you like the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst undertaking an exciting role, so you can earn whilst you learn?
If so, we have a unique and exciting opportunity for you to join the Department for Transport (DfT) and undertake a Level 6 Data Scientist Integrated Degree apprenticeship, and we’d love to hear from you!
Job description
As an Apprentice Data Engineer, you will contribute to the development of data pipelines across the organisation using Google Cloud Platform. You will work towards undertaking data processing and manipulation using Python. You will develop data visualisations to present the results back to stakeholders throughout the organisation and will work closely with data architects, analysts and policy colleagues who will all help with your development.
We will be looking for individuals with an inquisitive mindset, always ready to explore new datasets and find opportunities within them. We want individuals who are committed to continuous learning, and are prepared to take time developing their skills in leading technology. We are after individuals who work well in multi-disciplinary teams and positively engage with all colleagues.
The Level 6 Data Scientist Apprenticeship:
An apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to ‘earn whilst you learn’ by combining theoretical learning with practical ‘on-the-job’ experience; allowing you to work towards a nationally recognised qualification, whilst building skills in your daily role and earning a salary. An apprenticeship also allows you to secure a qualification with no tuition / student fees as the programme is fully funded by the department.
You will spend 6-hours per week of your contracted working hours dedicated to your apprenticeship and will be surrounded by a supportive network. You will be allocated an apprentice buddy, and will have regular development conversations with a dedicated learning coach and the DfT Apprenticeship Team to ensure your learning needs are met and you are on track to successfully complete your apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship will provide you with new skills to apply to your job role, ensuring you are continuously learning, in a stretching but supportive environment.
Further information about the Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship is available here.
Responsibilities
- Developing your aptitude for writing code in an open source programming (e.g. Python) and using this to contribute to data projects.
- Learn about the fundamentals of cloud technology and apply this knowledge to aid the implementation of practical data solutions.
- Assisting in writing documentation to ensure systems we develop are easily maintainable.
- Visualising and presenting data to aid decision making.
- Having a strong continuous learning mindset and be willing to experiment and learn new technologies.
- Working as part of a team to deliver data solutions to resolve business issues.
As you develop into the role you will take on more responsibilities such as:
- Contributing to the development of robust and maintainable data pipelines using Google Cloud Platform and an open source programming language (e.g. Python).
- Participating in code reviews to ensure the solutions developed by the team adhere to best practice and solve the business problem.
- Work collaboratively with data scientists, statisticians, analysts and operational researchers to develop solutions to resolve business problems.
- Explore new data sources to understand whether a new data pipeline should be developed.
Person specification
To be eligible for this programme, you will need to:
- Be at least 16-years old.
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have been a resident in the UK/EA/EEA continuously for 3-years before starting the apprenticeship.
- Have left full-time education when the apprenticeship starts.
- Not be in receipt of funding for other learning programmes (including another apprenticeship).
- Hold at least 5 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above (or equivalent) including English, Maths and IT.
- Hold 3 A levels (or equivalent), at grade BBB or above.
Individuals who hold or who are working towards a similar qualification of the same level or higher will also not be eligible to apply. Candidates who possess unrelated qualifications will be considered. In order to be eligible for the apprenticeship, any qualifications previously held or currently being worked towards must differ in content so that this apprenticeship provides substantial new skills. If you apply and are found to possess any of the above, your application will not be considered and any offer of employment will be withdrawn and your contract terminated. If you are unsure on whether you will be eligible for this apprenticeship, please do contact the recruitment manager outlined on this job advert for advice.
Additional information
A minimum of 40% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace, although requirements to attend other locations for official business, or carry out detached duty in another DfT workplace, will also count towards this level of attendance.
Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.
Qualifications
- 5 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above (or equivalent) including English, Maths and IT.
- 3 A levels (or equivalent), at grade BBB or above.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Working Together
- Developing Self and Others
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
Benefits
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.
Find out more about what it's like working at the Department for Transport
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As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a personal statement. Please see the following details on how to apply.
How to Apply
When considering applying please look at how your experience relates to the role.
Confidence, Excellence and Teamwork are the core values that that we share across all areas in the Department for Transport.
Please submit a Personal Statement (Maximum word count 1000) and provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following:
- How you have applied these values in the past – either at work, whilst learning in an educational setting or personally?
- When you have worked with others to achieve a common goal?
- We also would like to understand why an apprenticeship is the chosen career path for you?
- We would like you to tell us about a data/statistical project you or were involved in, either at work, whilst learning in an educational setting or personally?
The sift is due to take place from the 12th of June.
Interviews are likely to be held from week commencing 26th of June.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
- An interview.
This interview could be conducted online via Teams. Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
Pre-employment Checking
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
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Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with settled or pre-settled status or who apply for either status by the deadline of the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals working in the Civil Service
- relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals who have built up the right to work in the Civil Service
- certain family members of the relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
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