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Data Scientist Apprenticeship
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Your mission
As a Data Scientist Degree Apprentice, you’ll learn how data can answer questions, improve decisions and solve real problems. You’ll develop skills in statistics, data science, analytics and artificial intelligence, and learn how they are used in a real workplace.
You’ll work in different parts of the business and be supported by experienced data scientists, analysts, engineers and technical specialists. Your projects could support engineering, science, operations and corporate teams, helping colleagues understand information and make better decisions.
THE QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED
A Level Mathematics at grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification, and a second STEM-related A Level at grade C or above, or an equivalent qualification.
Candidates achieving grade B or above in Mathematics are particularly encouraged to apply.
You must be a British National and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027 due to the security requirements of the role.
WORK PATTERN
Your primary place of work will be AWE Aldermaston and/or AWE Burghfield in the Reading area, depending on your apprenticeship pathway, placements and business needs.
Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, you should expect to work on-site during your apprenticeship and in your role afterwards. Being on-site will help you learn directly from experienced specialists, access hands-on support and build connections across the business.
At AWE, we operate on a nine-day fortnight, meaning you get every other Friday off work in addition to 270 hours of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
SKILLS TO DEMONSTRATE
• Curiosity about how data can solve problems
• Logical thinking and pattern-spotting
• Confidence working with numbers and information
• Problem-solving using evidence
• Clear communication
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Interest in maths, statistics, programming, artificial intelligence, engineering or science
Your journey
You’ll spend time in different areas of the business while studying towards a degree with an approved training provider. You’ll learn how to use data responsibly, safely and fairly, and how to explain your findings to people with different levels of technical knowledge.
• You’ll develop practical experience across a range of data science activities:
• Explaining findings clearly to technical and non-technical colleagues
• Using statistics to understand data and test ideas
• Presenting data clearly using charts, dashboards and visual tools
• Using machine learning and artificial intelligence to find patterns and support decisions
• Programming with tools such as Python, R and SQL
• Collecting, organising and managing data
• Using modern data platforms and powerful computer systems
Think you’ve got what it takes?
You enjoy working with data and information, spotting patterns and using evidence to solve problems. You may already be interested in maths, statistics, programming, software development, artificial intelligence, engineering or science.
You’ll like creating dashboards, charts and other tools that help people understand data, solving real-world problems with technology, and turning complicated information into clear advice or recommendations people can use.
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