Overview
You’ll work alongside IT professionals within one of our multidisciplinary software development teams. All our software development teams across Companies House work together to make our services better. You’ll also develop skills and knowledge in software development, programming, testing, website development, cyber security, communication and organisational skills. You’ll learn how to develop software using highly sought after technologies including AWS, Typescript, Java, and Spring Boot. We encourage our software developers to be active members of our developer community. You will benefit from being able to learn from highly experienced engineers and be able to gain industry experience whilst studying. We also offer funding and support for further learning and conference attendance, for those who wish to take up the opportunity.
Training and Qualification
You will receive a fully funded place on the BSc Applied Software Engineering degree course at Cardiff Metropolitan University. To gain the Level 6 apprenticeship, you’ll need to successfully complete all required elements of the degree programme. You’ll also receive on‑the‑job training and support from the Software Engineering profession within Companies House.
Desired Skills
- Inquisitive with a passion for technology
- Able to problem solve
- Keen to learn and develop new skills
- Able to use modern IT software, such as Excel and Word
- Able to keep up with the demands of a degree and work
- Interested in learning modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript or TypeScript (any existing knowledge is a plus but not required as this will be covered as part of studies)
- Able to work within a team, be a current resident in Wales and have been for a minimum of 2 years to qualify for the Welsh Apprenticeship funding
- Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy.
- AND 104-112 UCAS points, coming from any of the following:
- A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC or above. No specific subjects are required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be considered as a third subject.
- BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM
- T Level: Merit. No specific subjects are required.
- Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects are required.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 x H5. No specific subjects are required.
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades. No specific subjects are required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4.
- Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DD. No specific subjects are required.
Role Details
- This is a hybrid role based in Cardiff. You’ll be expected to spend regular time in the office. You’ll also be required to attend in-person classes at Cardiff Metropolitan University as part of the apprenticeship.
- Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign.
- Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You’ll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC.
- Please review the eligibility criteria for the academic course detailed under the Person Specification section further down in the advert before applying.
Additional Information
- There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship – we welcome all applications.
- If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with our apprenticeship provider – this is simply so that they can check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding.
- You must not already have a qualification at Level 6 or higher in the same or a similar subject to this apprenticeship. For more information on qualification levels, please visit …
Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work‑life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.
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