Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science

E.ON UK Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

At E.ON, we’re more than a provider of gas and electricity – we’re shaping a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Join us as an apprentice and you’ll play an important role in helping our customers take control of their energy use, whether that’s at home, in their business or as part of a city community.

What you’ll be doing

Embark on a three‑year data science degree apprenticeship and you’ll turn raw data into valuable insights, guiding the company to make informed choices that lead to real‑world successes. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six‑month placements while studying part‑time at the University of Nottingham for a fully‑funded BSc (Hons) Data Science.

During the programme, you’ll have the opportunity to select placements based on your interests and career goals, such as:

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• Using statistical analysis and visualisation tools to understand data patterns and characteristics within real data
  
• Using machine learning tools and statistical techniques to produce solutions to problems
  
• Using algorithms to solve problems and enthuse others to see the benefit of your work
  
• Interpreting and communicating results to stakeholders
  
• Working with the data community, including other data scientists and data engineers
  

What we need from you

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• GCSE maths at grade 5 and English language at grade 4 (or equivalent) AND
  
• Level 3 A level including maths (note: citizenship skills, general studies, and critical thinking are not accepted) OR
  
• Level 4 data analyst apprenticeship at merit or distinction
  

Here’s what you need to know

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• Your base location will be our Nottingham office. We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1‑3 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Company‑funded travel will be required, and you may have placement opportunities at other E.ON sites across the UK.
  
• Your academic studies require you to be on campus on day or block release.
  
• We offer a starting salary of £21,500, with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance.
  
• You may only apply for one E.ON degree/level 7 apprenticeship scheme, so please choose the one that best aligns with your career goals.
  

Why E.ON

An apprenticeship at E.ON isn’t just about gaining hands‑on experience in the workplace; it’s about unlocking your potential and helping you develop into a qualified professional. From day one you’ll be supported by E.ON’s early careers team, your mentor and a buddy from a previous apprenticeship scheme to ensure your journey is as rewarding as it is impactful. And you’ll be joining an award‑winning apprenticeship programme, within a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Award‑Winning Workplace

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• Outstanding Benefits – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
  
• Inclusive and Diverse – We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year – recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.
  

Our apprenticeships attract significant interest, and we may close them early if all places are filled.

At a glance

Reference no.: 241762  Closing date: 02/02/2026  Salary: £21,500

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E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.

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