DIO Software Developer Apprentice Lichfield, England
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Do you want to work for the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and care for the Defence Estate? DIO enables Defence to live, work, train and deploy, all with sustainability in mind. From net carbon zero accommodations to runways for the F35 fighter jets; our outputs are unique in the UK and across the globe!
We employ approximately 4,900 staff from a very diverse range of professions including head office functions and specialisms such as Surveyors, Town Planners, Airfield Pavement Experts, Foresters and Construction Engineers. We work across the world, in Germany, Cyprus, the Falkland Islands, Norway, Poland, Kenya, Belize, Nepal and Oman.
Learn much more about DIO in our Candidate Information Guide attached.
About DIO
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Job description
The DIO Apprenticeship Academy offers a wide range of apprenticeships that combine practical work and training to gain valuable experience. Through our apprenticeships you will gain professional knowledge, a recognised qualification and the wider skills required to up skill you and pave the way for your future career.
Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship
Whilst in post, you will undertake an 18-month Software Developer Level 4 apprenticeship delivered by QA working towards achieving a Software Developer Level 4 qualification. This is an industry and globally recognised qualification that provides you with academic preparation and underpinning skills necessary to prepare you for your future. The successful candidate will be required to join the next available cohort once they have started in post.
Why choose this programme?
- This programme builds advanced skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems
- Learners receive training an end-to-end software dev stack, as opposed to hyper-focusing on one area of development
- Learners are able to develop more advanced applications using HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript
- This programme utilises industry-standard and customer-focused tooling in development, as well as in CI/CD, DevOps and testing
- This programme combines online learning, live event training and on-the-job experience to develop real world skills. It gives learners advanced skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems
- Receive 6 hours per week off the job training
As a requirement of the apprenticeship, you will need to successfully complete an Aptitude Test through QA, if you do not meet the standard, you will be enrolled on to a level 3 Software Development Technician apprenticeship.
Person specification
The successful candidates will require:
- Strong math's logical reasoning skills
- A methodical, step by step approach
- Attention to detail
- Business skills like effective communication, teamwork, and task/time management
- The ability to troubleshoot issues where needed
- The ability to work under direction, use discretion and determine when to escalate issues
We’ll support your learning and professional development through a range of on-the-job experiences, a combination of training courses, mentoring and networking opportunities. You will receive one-to-one support throughout your Apprenticeship from your Scheme Manager, Line Manager. as well as your coaches from the training provider.
You may also be required to use your own IT equipment due to existing IT security restrictions when accessing provider websites.
We will link you up with other Apprentices who you can meet and connect with, give you the opportunity to participate in bi-annual Apprenticeship events and get involved with our many networks such as Race, Gender, LBGT+, Faith and Mental Health, among others to really give you that all-round feeling of the culture in our business.
Role Responsibilities
- Working within the Microsoft PowerApps environment, building apps within the Canvas and Model driven environments
- Creating and managing database tables, relationships, and structures within the Microsoft Dataverse environments
- Creating user interfaces that will follow the Government Design Standards (GDS) and DIO standards to ensure the best user experience
- Supporting user queries for existing applications, where bugs and new development is needed to achieve the business benefits
- Assisting with the design of the business solution from concept through to implementation and roll out
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Microsoft PowerApps either using Canvas apps or Model driven apps
- Relational database structures
- Experience in creating user applications
Essential
Qualifications
- The learner must have completed a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or have an equivalent qualification with another training provider, OR
- An A-Level in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject and a successful completion of our Aptitude Test
- A BTEC Diploma in IT and a successful completion of our Aptitude Test
- 2 years’ experience in a relevant role and successful completion of our Aptitude Test.
- English and Math's at grade C / grade 4 or higher
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:
- Changing and Improving
Benefits
- Highly competitive Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%.
- Alternative working practices such as working from home.
- Opportunity to join one of our several D&I Networks. We value diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
- 25 days annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service.
- Enhanced Parental Leave.
- Social Clubs, Gym, on site shops and subsidised canteens.
To learn more about our full range of benefits, view our Candidate Information Guide attached.
Allowances
This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Employment Hours
The post advertised is for 37 hours net, however the Ministry of Defence offers a range of flexibilities to enable a better work-life balance for employees. Flexible working patterns will be considered.
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Selection process details
Please ensure that at the application and interview stages of the campaign you review the Success Profiles Framework to assist you in the demonstration of your skills and experience. Each element will be scored accordingly, and the successful candidate will be appointed on merit.
Applications will be sifted on all Success Profile elements, but in the event of a high number of applications, an initial sift will be conducted on your Changing and Improving behaviour. In this instance the remaining elements will be tested at interview.
When completing your application, please ensure you provide details of all your qualifications. If you do not provide adequate details, your application may be rejected.
At application stage you will be assessed against the following:
Behaviours:
- Changing and Improving
Experience:
- CV including Full Qualifications (for eligibility checks)
- Personal Statement
In no more than 500 words:
We are looking for potential, someone with an interest in Software Development and wants to develop their career to join this specialist area of DIO. Why do you want to be a Software Developer Apprentice and what previous skills linked to the advert and personal attributes will you bring to this role?
At interview stage you will be assessed against the above criteria including the additional behaviours below:
Behaviours:
- Leadership
- Delivering at Pace
We want to offer opportunities to all who are successful at interview for our roles, but this isn’t always possible, so we do hold candidates on an active reserve list for 12 months. It is also possible that we may offer similar lower graded role/s to reserve candidates or, if no reserves are appointed, candidates that meet the lower grade criteria in merit order.
Application sifting is scheduled to take place on week commencing: 19th June 2023.
Interviews are currently taking place either remotely or face to face and will be conducted week commencing: 26th June 2023.
A minimum of 2 full working days’ notice will be provided for interviews. We endeavor to stick to these dates, but these are subject to change around business needs.
To assist with your application please find attached below:
- DIO Candidate Information Guide
- DIO Candidate Information Guide - Accessible Version
For help and support with your application check out our
Civil Service Careers Homepage and the How to apply section
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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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Applicants should monitor their Civil Service Jobs application centre regularly for updates.
Some of MoD’s Terms and Conditions of Service (TACOS) changed from 3 February 2014. Those TACOS changes applied to Broader Banded and Skill Zone staff who were new recruits to MoD or who were appointed to a post on substantive promotion, progression or advancement. On the same basis, the TACOS for Departmental Retained Grades changed with effect from 01 September 2014. The document attached to this advertisement provides more information.
All employees joining MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a 6-month probation period (unless otherwise advised) effective from the employment start date.
Any move to Ministry of Defence from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
If you need to contact Defence Business Services (DBS) regarding this vacancy, please contact the DIO Enhanced Recruitment Team on [email protected]
Complaints
Please be aware that the selection and interviewing of applicants is the responsibility of the Recruiting Line Manager (RLM) and not the Defence Business Services (DBS) Resourcing team. DBS do not play any part in the selection and interview process.
Therefore, if you wish to discuss your feedback, or you are dissatisfied with your markings, you should in the first instance raise this with the Recruiting Line Manager of the vacancy.
If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address:
Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, PO Box 38, Cheadle Hulme, SK8 7NU
If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address:
Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ
Or by email: [email protected]
Cabinet Office Fraud Checks
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 whose details are found to be held on the IFD will be refused employment
Civil Service Recruitment Principles
Please see the link below for the civil service recruitment principles.
https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/
To find out a bit more about what it’s like working for MOD, visit the Civil Service Careers Website
https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/departments/working-for-the-ministry-of-defence/
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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-privacy-notice/mod-privacy-notice
Travel Costs
There will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses for the interview.
Nationality Statement
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came into effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points-based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical.
The role currently being advertised has not been assessed as business critical and is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Smoke-Free Working Environment Policy
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment by 31st December 2022. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
