Software Developer Apprentice (Met Office)

The Met Office is delighted to open our advertising for Apprenticeships 2026.

Role

  • Spend a substantial portion of time shadowing others
  • Work with other developers to write code and tests
  • Build your knowledge
  • Follow a test-driven approach
  • Write code that is automatically tested

Training

We would look for you to join us in September 2026 with your apprenticeship training beginning in October.

You will be managed by a line manager and have a mentor to offer further support. You will have on the job training and in house development opportunities during your apprenticeship.

You will have 1 day per week dedicated to your 20% off the job training with the training provider, BPP. They will deliver the off the job training in an online style. You will have a tutor(s) delivering learning sessions, with an initial 3-week online boot camp, followed by group webinar-based sessions for each module and 1-2-1 tutor sessions for example on a regular basis. You will also have regular review meetings with your tutor and line manager every 3 months.

As well as the taught content, there will be a large amount of self-study, regular assignments and an end-point assessment period. You must be committed to your own development and training as this element forms a significant aspect of a modern apprenticeship.

Please note: Before applying, we recommend you consider if the delivery method suits your learner needs. We would also recommend you look at the information about the apprenticeship on the training providers website as well as researching the requirements of an apprenticeship to help you decide whether an apprenticeship is right for you.

Opportunity to progress in the company.

Apprenticeship Standard
Software developer (level 4)
Training Provider
FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
3
Closing Date
Monday, 30th March 2026
Start Date
Monday, 7th September 2026

Desired Skills

  • A curious learner
  • Logical thinker
  • Detail-orientated person
  • Collaborative team player
  • Adaptable and resilient
  • Fast paced environment

Qualifications

  • English and Maths GCSE, grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent (Essential)

About the Employer

The Met Office
We combine weather and climate science and data with expert insights to help with those decisions so people can be safe, well and prosperous. Everything we do is based on world-leading science and enhanced by the close working relationships we have with partners around the globe. We collect and make sense of massive amounts of data every day, using cutting-edge technology to deliver it into the hands of the people that need it, when it matters. We are the Met Office. This is world-changing work.

Job Details

Company
The Met Office
Location
Fitzroy Road, Exeter, Devon, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£24,310 a year
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