Graduate IT Apprenticeship - Distribution (Sept 2023 Intake) United Kingdom
Job description
Location: Perth, Scotland
Salary: £21,054 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
Start date: September 2023
What is the Role?
Are you interested in technology and want to earn while you learn? Why not use your passion for IT to develop fantastic business skills and help set the course of a FTSE 100. Apply now for our IT Graduate Apprenticeship and benefit from paid education, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
This is an exciting 4-year development programme where at the end you’ll attain an BSc (Hons) in IT Management for Business via Dundee University. The programme offers a mixture of on-the-job training where you will gain exposure to key areas of our business enabling you to gain a rounded, in-depth understanding of fundamental principles, techniques, technologies, and workplace behaviours. As part of this exciting programme, you will also attend Dundee University on day release to complete the academic element of your programme. It's not just a technical scheme; more about learning how we use technology to support the business and our customers.
Upon successful completion of the programme, we intend to offer you a permanent role in our Real Time Systems team where you’ll contribute to the changing face of technology within our industry.
Our Real Time Systems team provides a system design, project delivery and system support service for the Operational Applications that are used by our Network Management Centres to monitor and manage the Electricity Distribution Networks.
As a full member of the Resource team you will work on small and large projects and provide day to day support services for our Operational Applications. You will be part of a rota providing 24/7 support for critical national infrastructure.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
A Modern Apprenticeship in a relevant area and two science or engineering subjects at Higher level (computing science is recommended) or
A Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant area and two science or engineering subjects at Higher level (computing science is recommended) or
BBBC at Higher level including two science or engineering subjects (computing science is recommended) or Equivalent
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be submitted online prior to the deadline of 12th March 2023.
If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact [email protected] by email or you are very welcome to request a call if you would prefer to discuss on the phone.
Before commencing employment with SSE, you’ll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.
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