Degree Apprentice Digital Technology Solutions Data Analyst

BAE Systems
Preston
2 months ago
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Salary: Starting from £23,000 with annual progression through the scheme duration.


What You’ll Be Doing

  • During this 4‑year programme you will be key in helping deliver business improvements through digital and technological solutions within Shared Services which support all our BAE Systems sectors in the UK, giving you the opportunity to make a rewarding contribution to the work we do.
  • Combining periods of time at University, where you will acquire an Honours Degree, with time working on real projects, enhancing the skills necessary to develop a long career in the industry.
  • Helping deliver business improvements through digital and technological solutions and come with a passion for digital technology; working with emerging trends and developments.
  • Experiencing different placements which may involve studying data, analysing business insights and providing data solutions to a range of business issues, with opportunities to evaluate, initiate, create and support business solutions using digital technology.
  • Utilising data to evaluate the commercial and security risks and benefits of potential digital and technology solutions before making recommendations for strategies that may have far reaching consequences.
  • The scheme will see you specialise in a Data Analyst pathway in your third year of this four‑year scheme.

What Qualification Will You Get?

Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Level 6 with integrated degree BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions. Delivered by Cranfield University with a mixture of weekly block sessions on campus or at our Academy for Skills and Knowledge in Samlesbury, and day‑release online delivery.


Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.


The Shared Services Team

In Shared Services we help BAE Systems to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us. You will be joining a large team who deliver the essential services and many of the critical projects that enable BAE Systems to perform, deliver and grow. This means a genuine chance to make a difference across the world. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It’s rewarding work that truly makes a difference. You’ll work alongside a supportive team with a dedicated Skills Coach – driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realise your true potential.


Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder, etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.


Export Control/Security

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.


Qualification Requirements

  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4/A*-C which must include Maths & English & a Science/Technical Subject AND 1 of the following:
  • 3 A-levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above. 1 subject must be Maths and 1 subject must be in Engineering or a Science/Technical subject.
  • An equivalent level 3 vocational qualification (must be a STEM related subject that aligns to the scheme/area you are applying for and worth a minimum of 96 UCAS points).

Seniority level
  • Internship

Employment type
  • Part‑time

Job function
  • Information Technology

Industries
  • Defense and Space Manufacturing

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