The Opportunity
Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4 years. Across a variety of STEM and business routes, offering paid training, coupled with on-the-job learning that enables you to gain practical skills, experience and knowledge that sets up the best start to your career. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.
The Apprenticeship
Looking for a career that blends software engineering with data science? The Leonardo Data Science Engineering Degree Apprenticeship might be your perfect match. This apprenticeship offers paid training, splitting your time between prestigious partner universities and hands‑on learning on the job. It is a gateway to acquiring practical skills, gaining invaluable experience and kick‑starting your career.
Competitive entry salary £21,525 per year and support for academic learning. Dedicated apprentice team at each site, progression priority, safeguarded study time, cutting‑edge digital learning and opportunities to engage with the local community and STEM projects.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Commit to successful completion of all academic modules and assignments to achieve the Data Scientist Apprenticeship Standard (ST0585), including a BSc (Hons) Data Science.
- Build expertise in data science and software engineering by rotating through different areas of the business and contributing to Integrated Project Teams.
- Develop practical skills in designing, building and maintaining software solutions, focusing on data‑driven systems and complex applications.
- Gain strong understanding of key software engineering principles, data science methodologies and modern technologies used to process and analyse data.
- Support early careers initiatives, possibly acting as a STEM ambassador and engaging with schools, colleges and universities to inspire future talent.
Qualifications and Entry Criteria
This apprenticeship requires little professional engineering experience and is not suitable for candidates who already have an engineering, software or computing degree.
You must have as a minimum:
- 120 UCAS points including Maths and at least one other STEM subject (3 B’s at A’ Level or equivalent).
- Five GCSE grades 9‑4 / A*‑C or equivalent, inclusive of Maths, English and a Science.
During the apprenticeship, spend at least 3–4 days a week on site to integrate with your team and maximise learning experience.
Security Clearance
Subject to pre‑employment screening per UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). Additional checks may apply (NSV, SC or DV). For details, visit https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting.
Benefits
- Generous leave with option to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Company‑funded pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee‑led networks promoting inclusion and diversity.
- Bonus scheme for eligible employees.
- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits such as private healthcare, dental, family covers, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
Full list of company benefits at https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits.
Location & Working
Primary location: GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300.
Contract type: Fixed term.
Working arrangement: Hybrid.
We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, let us know.
Be part of something bigger – apply now.
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