Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Job ID:

316a334

Location:

Fareham, England

Published:

2 days ago

Salary 22232 GBP ANNUAL

Company

Defence Science and Technology Laboratory

Website

www.dstl.gov.uk

Headquarters

Porton, United Kingdom

CEO

Paul Hollinshead

Revenue

$100 to $500 million (USD)

Type

Government

Sector

Government & Public Administration

Founded

2001

Job Description

Details

Reference number

268511

Salary

£22,232

Salary increases incrementally each year

Job grade

Administrative Officer

Dstl Level 3 (Level 6 apprenticeship)

Contract type

Fixed Term
Apprenticeship

Length of employment

3 Years

Business area

DSTL - Platform Systems Division

Type of role

Analytical
Engineering
Information Technology
Science
Security

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Compressed Hours

Number of jobs available

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About the job

Benefits

Things you need to know

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Location

Dstl Portsdown West, Portsdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AD

About the job

Job summary

This is an excellent apprenticeship opportunity in Dstl for a Software Engineer to work within Platform Systems Division.

The Platform Systems Division (PLSD) supports the Ministry of Defence and wider Government to ensure intelligent decision-making is at the heart of the UK Defence and Security. We draw on expertise and innovation from industry, academia and international partners to develop and provide a broad range of impartial evidence-based analysis and human science advice. This enables us to support high priority decision-making on critical policies and to evaluate exciting new defence and security capabilities. We work at the forefront of defence and security research and innovation, which is a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment. Quite simply, this is work that you cannot do anywhere else.

What are the benefits of doing an apprenticeship at Dstl?

You will be getting years of actual work experience, where you have a say in what you do; there is no one size fits all, you lead your career and we help you get there.
You will get a fully funded apprenticeship.
You will have a dedicated team of managers and mentors that are there to ensure you get the best possible support you need to progress your career.
You will get as much support as you need; be that with the work you do, your studies or settling into Dstl.
You will have the ability to pursue additional training courses.
You get to work flexibly (when project allows) to suit your needs.
Dstl is ranked number 1 in The Job Crowds top employees for apprenticeship in the science and R&D Industry.

Here are some experiences of some of Dstl current apprentices.

Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

Job description

What will you be doing?
As a Software Engineering Apprentice you will provide expertise to the group and over time will lead on the development of innovative software and simulation models for the future. As well as building this next generation software, you will have the responsibility, working with industry, to maintain and improve our existing models to keep them up to date with real world technical developments in autonomy, Artificial Intelligence, sensors and weapons systems. We are seeking apprentices with a strong interest in software to help us:

Develop and use software models using modern languages and technologies
Apply recent advances in artificial intelligence to decision making and problem solving
Integrate the use of virtual reality and augmented reality technology into our software

Please see the attached job profile to read more detail of what this role involves.
Successful applicants will be offered the opportunity to study for a BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions, sponsored by Dstl, on a part time basis, normally attending university 1 day / week for academic tuition, over the course of the 3 year apprenticeship. You will follow apprenticeship standard ST0119 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional (integrated degree) on the Software Engineer pathway at the University of Winchester.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who has:

Logical and creative thinking skills
Analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
Can use own initiative
A thorough and organised approach
Ability to work with a range of internal and external people
Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
Maintain productive, professional and secure working environment
The motivation to learn new skills, techniques and to begin their professional development.

Important Information

This role start September 2023. You must be 18 to work at Dstl, therefore you must turn 18 before Septmebr 2023 to apply for the apprenticeship.
Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners.

This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold at least 2 A levels at grade C or above and 5 GCSE’s (or equivalent) as grade 4/C or above, which must include Maths, English and at least one Science.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
Working Together
Communicating and Influencing
Developing Self and Others

Benefits

Benefits
Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes:

Financial: An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution (find out more here). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Flexible working: Working options include alternative working patterns, compressed hours, job shares and annualised hours
Flexible working hours: Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month.
Annual leave: A generous annual leave allowance starting at 25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum.
Family: Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid
Learning and Development: Encouragement and support on charterships, accreditations and access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Paid memberships with 2 relevant bodies/institutions. Employees have access to Civil Service Learning.
Facilities: Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms.

The information pack can be found attached to the job specification on Civil Service Jobs.

Diversity
We have a number of support networks to ensure all employees feel supported at work. These include the following:

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Network
Race, Faith and Culture Network
Parents and Carer Support Network
Alternative Working Network
Gender Equality Network
New Starters Network
Enabled Network, for people with visible and non-visible disabilities.

For further information about Dstl please check out our Website.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability and Experience.

Applications will be reviewed weekly from 20th February and interviews will take place weekly from 13th March.

We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so if at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team [email protected] and we will do all we can to support you.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK nationals only.

This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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Further information

Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email [email protected] stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days.

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