Level 6 Data Scientist Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025

QinetiQ Limited
Lincoln
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Title: Level 6 Data Scientist Apprenticeship - Early Careers 2025

Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

Package: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full Time - Permanent

Role ID: SF18159

At QinetiQ we are creating a workplace that is inclusive; where our differences are not only embraced but make us stronger. A place where we can connect with each other and benefit from the experiences and thinking from people with varied backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.

The Team

Mission Systems:

In Mission Systems our role is to ensure our customers get the most out of their data. Our aims are to ensure that starting data is of the highest quality; that it is quickly and efficiently processed into clear, meaningful information; that we extract deeper insight from it; and that we provide robust, data-led advice to our customers, and take sound, evidence-based actions.

Our work is an exciting blend of maths, physics, engineering, computer science and IT. We are at the cutting edge for designing and applying tools, software and automation techniques that enable the rapid and timely transfer of relevant data and information.

We have established teams working in Lincoln with direct connections to other experts in places like Malvern, Farnborough and Portsmouth. Additionally, we have dedicated teams who are embedded with the customer at RAF Coningsby, RAF Marham and RAF Waddington. These teams support the UK Ministry of Defence, in particular the Royal Air Force, in the processing, assimilation, analysis and fusion of so-called Mission Data.

Course provider:University of Nottingham

BBC at A-Level to include Maths. Please note that we cannot accept A-Levels Citizenship Skills, General Studies, and Critical Thinking.

You must also have obtained GCSE's at A*- C, 5 - 9 in Maths and English Language.

Additional requirements:

  • You must be able to travel to the training provider for the academic elements of the Level 6 Apprenticeship. Expenses for travel will be reimbursed in line with our expenses policy.
  • Have an interest and/or experience within computer coding. Matlab & or Python experience is beneficial but not essential.
  • Leadership skills OR experience in leadership, this can be via hobbies or education.
  • Any extracurricular activities & or hobbies.

How to apply:

  • Please fill in the application and include both a CV and a covering letter.

Our Benefits (the list is not exhaustive):

  • Personal Development fund
  • On demand learning, access to courses, modules, and lectures via multiple digital learning platforms
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • 25 days annual holiday excluding bank holiday
  • Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
  • Employee discount portal
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee-led networks

Security:

Many of our roles at QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting. Applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment, subject to approval. Many roles are also subject to restrictions on access to information, which means factors such as nationality, previous nationalities held and the country in which you were born may impact your role.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum. Further guidance regarding clearances can be found: UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Please also be aware that under immigration rules, our Early Careers roles do not meet the legal threshold for candidates who are resident in the UK on student visas.

Recruitment Process:

We want to make sure that our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible and we aspire to bring out the best in our candidates by creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

QinetiQ is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, come and be part of our team!

To find out more about Life at QinetiQ, please see the link: Life at QinetiQ.

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