Digital Solutions Apprentice (Degree Level)
At the Smith Institute we use advanced mathematics, analytics and AI to help customers do some pretty amazing things. As a Digital Solutions Engineer apprentice you will join a busy team responsible for business systems, infrastructure and computing in a rapidly evolving IT environment while studying for your BSc with the Open University.
Role
In this very varied home and office based role you will:
- Work as part of a supportive team using cutting-edge cloud technologies to develop, maintain and update the systems we rely on for efficient and uninterrupted work
- Use remote access tools to provide timely support to your colleagues
- Work with project teams creating innovative solutions for our customers
- Help develop the Institute’s systems and processes to ensure continued Cyber Essentials PLUS accreditation
Training
- You will work towards a BSc (Honours) Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions (Level 6) through the Open University’s Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship Programme, specialising in Software Engineering, Cyber Security or Data Analysis
- You will study remotely, with 2 half days of your working week dedicated to study time
- As a graduate Digital Solutions Engineer, you will use the skills and experience acquired in your apprenticeship to take the lead in understanding and exploiting new digital technologies
- Your Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Data Analyst and Network Engineer skills will be applied across the company to ensure a secure infrastructure, robust and responsive internal business systems and innovative products for our customers
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 48 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 23rd May 2024
- Start Date
- Monday, 2nd September 2024
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Computer Science A Level or equivalent, grade A (Essential)
- Mathematics A Level or equivalent, grade A (Essential)
About the Employer
SMITH INSTITUTE LTD
Born from rocket science, the Smith Institute is a team of consultants who use advanced mathematics, analytics and AI to help customers do some pretty amazing things – like preparing the electricity grid to meet net zero targets, optimising satellites in the sky and making sure your favourite shop stocks enough cold drinks on a hot summer’s day. We have an office in Oxford but we are a distributed company with much of our work done remotely.
- Company
- SMITH INSTITUTE LTD
- Location
- Willow Court, West Way, Minns Business Park, Oxford, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £22,500.00
- Posted
- Company
- SMITH INSTITUTE LTD
- Location
- Willow Court, West Way, Minns Business Park, Oxford, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £22,500.00
- Posted