Data scientist (IT) level 6 apprentice - Immunocore Immunocore

Immunocore are looking to recruit a Data Scientist apprentice. Working within the Enterprise systems team, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing systems and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.

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• Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or equivalent.
  
• Minimum of 5 A‑Levels, including a B in Science and Maths. A‑Levels in Citizenship Skills, General Studies, and Critical Thinking are not accepted.
  
• Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship with Distinction.
  

Salary - £22,000 per annum

Benefits

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• Holiday Allowance - 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  
• Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
  
• Employee assistance programme
  
• Onsite parking
  

Location - 91 Park Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RY

Working Hours

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• Monday to Thursday – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch break.
  
• Friday – 9:00 am – 4:15 pm with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch break.
  

Duration – 43 months

Start Date – August 2026

Interview Date – March/April 2026

Closing Date for Applications – 6 March 2026

To Apply

To apply, please click the “Apply Now” button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty completing this, please contact recruitment at for assistance.

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one‑way video interview; invites will be sent via email. The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager.

This role will support the Enterprise systems team within IT. The Enterprise systems team is a global team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing systems and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. The role also involves cross‑functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to implement and optimise systems that support the business.

Job Responsibilities

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• Bring digital and data analytics methodologies together with industry best practice to actively support the Enterprise systems team and the broader IT function within the business, aiming to build a digital transformation framework and enhance data literacy across the business.
  
• Potentially work in other teams within Immunocore, such as bioinformatics and protein engineering (research). During the apprenticeship, you will also have opportunities for on‑the‑job learning.
  
• Study part‑time at the University of Nottingham for a fully funded BSc (Hons) Data Science.
  

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• Hard‑working with the ability to manage own time to meet deadlines.
  
• Good team player with ability to interact with others and manage a varied workload.
  
• Hypothesis‑driven approach to problem solving.
  
• Ability to learn and develop online tools to source, combine, transform, and store data.
  
• Good attention to detail and aptitude to handle and store data.
  
• Ability to summarise and succinctly measure project outputs.
  
• Good report writing and oral communication skills.
  
• Ability to apply learning from prior experience to new situations and problems.
  
• Ability to evaluate information from a broad range of sources.
  
• Communicates with clarity, purpose and efficiency.
  
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite.
  
• Ability to follow instructions and operate in a controlled environment adhering to procedures for safety, environment, and risk management.
  
• Knowledge of programming skills e.g. Python (nice to have – not a requirement).
  
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills.
  
• Interest in research, science and technology; A‑level studies to include at least one science subject.
  

Qualification to be delivered: BSc (Hons) Data Scientist

Apprenticeship Standard: Data Scientist

Training Provider: Nottingham University

Delivery model: Block release at Nottingham University

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.

Immunocore is a commercial‑stage biotechnology company that discovered, developed and commercialised the world’s first approved T‑cell receptor (TCR) therapy. Their mission is to radically improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases, by pioneering and delivering transformative immunomodulating medicines. Built on their proprietary ImmTAX platform, they have a diverse pipeline of bispecific therapies across a broad range of indications, including multiple cancers, HIV and HBV.

At Immunocore, we recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.