Digital Data and Technology Apprentice

The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Apprenticeship Scheme

Are you curious about technology and how it can be used to improve people's lives? Do you enjoy solving problems, learning new things and working with others to make a difference?

If so, the Welsh Government's Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Apprenticeship could be the perfect place to start your career.

You'll earn while you learn, gaining recognised qualifications, hands-on experience and the opportunity to work on projects that help improve public services across Wales. From health and education to the environment and tourism, you'll contribute to work that has a real impact on people's everyday lives.

As part of the apprenticeship, you’ll undertake up to three placements across different DDaT teams, giving you the opportunity to explore a variety of career paths and develop valuable skills in areas such as digital development, user research, data, cyber security, communication and problem solving.

No previous experience is needed! We're looking for people who are enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn. If you have an interest in technology and a desire to develop new skills, we'll provide the training, support and opportunities you need to build a successful career in Digital, Data and Technology. All you need to bring is curiosity, commitment and a willingness to learn.

What could you be doing?

As a DDaT Apprentice, no two days will be the same. Depending on your placement, you could be:

• Working with colleagues and users to understand problems and identify opportunities for improvement
• Supporting user research activities to help design services that meet people's needs
• Taking part in testing digital services and websites to help make them easier and more accessible to use
• Contributing to digital projects, researching issues and helping to develop solutions
• Working with data to identify trends, support decision-making and improve services
• Collaborating with a range of specialists, including developers, business analysts, user researchers and cyber security professionals
• Creating presentations, reports and other communications to share insights and recommendations
• Supporting day-to-day team activities, including organising meetings, managing information and responding to enquiries
• Learning about new technologies, tools and ways of working through your placements and apprenticeship studies

We're looking for people who are:

• Interested in digital, data and technology
• Curious and motivated to learn new skills
• Enthusiastic about solving problems and improving services
• Comfortable working with others and sharing ideas
• Open to new ways of working and adapting to change
• Able to research information and think critically
• Organised and able to manage their time effectively
• Keen to balance work and study as part of their apprenticeship

No previous DDaT experience is required. We're interested in your enthusiasm, potential and willingness to learn. We'll provide the training and support you need to succeed.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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

The selection process and stages are:

Number of Stages:2 stage process

Stage 1Application Form

Stage 2Interview

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