Degree Apprentice - Data Science Romsey, England
Job description
WE MAKE THE EXTRAORDINARY EVERYDAY
We have an exciting opportunity to join our National Security Business Unit, at our head office in Romsey. Over three years you will gain a level 6 higher education degree, BSc Hons Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analytics). We are pleased to share that we have partnered with Multiverse for this apprenticeship.
For full details of the degree CLICK HERE
Roke introduced an Early Careers apprenticeship scheme in 2017 to support individual learning and development, whilst simultaneously delivering real business value with an emphasis on providing access to meaningful work under the guidance of an expert mentor network.
OUR PROMISE TO ENSURE SUCCESS
Apprentices are an important source of new talent for Roke, developing a diverse, motivated, skilled and qualified pool that can contribute to its growth strategy and complement the existing workforce.
Apprenticeships are not just for school and college leavers and at Roke we believe in creating opportunities for individuals at any stage in their lives to gain new skills and experiences. Apprenticeships help to improve the quality and range of opportunities available.
At Roke we ensure that all of our apprentices have the tools they need to succeed in their role and apprenticeship standard.
Regular conversations are central to how well the apprentice will be engaged in their work and how well they will perform. An apprentice who is more engaged leads to higher performance, integrity and affinity to Roke.
WHAT WE DO
Data Science is an exciting and broad domain which plays a crucial role in harnessing the power of data to enable our clients to extract valuable insight from large datasets.
We are experts in system architecture, data processing, and statistical analysis of datasets and our Engineers typically specialise in one or more of the following aspects of Data Science:
- Data Analytics: identify and utilise analysis tools and models to extract insight from datasets. Utilising these tools and techniques to source, explore, profile, pipeline, combine, transform and store data.
- Data Engineering: curating, handling and modelling datasets for analysis.
- Data Visualisation: using the latest UI tools and frameworks to create user-friendly access to data and analytics processes.
- Software Engineering: implementation of data solutions, utilising software engineering patterns and architectures to deliver solutions into the cloud
THE ROLE
Roke is looking for the next generation of Data Scientists with a passion for coding and solving technical problems, enabling our clients to become more data driven organisations.
You could be developing data science solutions within one or more of our client side teams around the UK or working on our ground-breaking projects within one of our UK based offices. Hybrid working can be allowed where possible.
Our data science work encompasses all types of data, including structured and unstructured data (such as text and image). We use a variety of software, selecting the best approach to suit the customers’ needs. For example, you might exploit your software expertise to solve big data or data streaming challenges using open source technologies.
Alternatively, you might use your statistical background to develop machine-learned models to classify data. Perhaps, you will specialise in data visualisation techniques in order to enable our customers to easily access the required information from their data.
Regardless, your projects will be diverse – working with varying clients, across a number of sectors, using a range of skills. Consequently, we are looking for individuals able to work flexibly across projects in different domains. You might apply your skills to rapidly prototype new approaches & solutions. Equally, you may apply them to complement or advance existing solutions.
Knowledge or interest in one of the following areas would be beneficial but not essential to the role:
- Python coding
- Statistical modelling, and/or machine learning
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- A passion for data analysis
BENEFITS (to name a few...)
- £23,000 Per Annum Salary
- Hybrid working
- Flexi-Time Scheme
- 25 days annual leave, which can be supplemented up to a further 8 days by Roke’s flexi-leave scheme
- A day off to celebrate your birthday
- Parental leave
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to assist with your mental wellbeing
- A generous relocation allowance to help you settle into the local area and your new role
- Onsite leisure facilities (Site dependent), everything from tennis courts to gyms and River Test fishing rights
APPLICATION PROCESS
Our hiring community will review your CV and support information from the application form. If we feel Roke would be a great fit for your aspirations you’ll be contacted to schedule a preliminary interview with the Roke team and the apprenticeship provider.
Roke encourage applications from neurodiverse people. We are keen to arrange an alternative interview process and will make reasonable adjustments. Just reach out to the Recruitment Team and we will work with you to develop a bespoke application process that is tailored to suit your needs.
SECURITY CLEARANCE
Prior to commencing on the 4th September 2023 it will be mandatory to complete both:
BPSS
SC Clearance
For further details follow the link below to the official UK. Gov. website
UK.GOV | Security Clearance | CLICK HERE
These processes will not start until you are successfully offered and accepted. We will provide full support and guidance
