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Data Science Degree Apprenticeship

by E.ON

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Job Details

23rd February 2025
£19,350
Degree Apprenticeship
Data Analysis, Research, Information Technology
Nottingham

Data Science Degree Apprenticeship

What you’ll be doing

Embark on a four-year data science apprenticeship and you’ll be turning raw data into valuable insights, guiding the company to make informed choices that lead to real world successes. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six-month placements while studying part-time at the University of Nottingham for a fully-funded BSc (Hons) Data Science.

During the programme, you'll have the opportunity to select placements based on your interests and career goals, like: 

  • Using statistical analysis and visualisation tools to understand data patterns and characteristics within real data.
  • Using machine learning tools and statistical techniques to produce solutions to problems.
  • Using algorithms to solve problems and enthusing others to see the benefit of your work.
  • Interpreting and communicating results to stakeholders.
  • Working with the data community including other data scientists and data engineers.

What we need from you

To join this exciting programme, you’ll need: 

  • GCSE maths at grade 5 and English language at grade 4 (or equivalent) AND
  • BBB at A level including maths (Note: citizenship skills, general studies, and critical thinking are not accepted.) OR
  • Level 4 data analyst apprenticeship at merit or distinction

What you need to know

  • Your base location will be our Nottingham office. We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1-3 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Company-funded travel will be required, and you may have placement opportunities at other E.ON sites across the UK.
  • Your academic studies will require you to be on university campus during planned block release dates.
  • We offer a starting salary of £19,350, with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance. 
  • Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and 20 flexible benefits options.
  • You may only apply for one E.ON degree/level 7 apprenticeship scheme, so please choose the one that best aligns with your career goals. 

Why E.ON?

An apprenticeship at E.ON isn’t just about gaining hands-on experience in the workplace, it’s about unlocking your potential and helping you develop into a qualified professional. From day one, you’ll be supported by E.ON’s early careers team, your mentor and a buddy from a previous apprenticeship scheme to ensure your journey is as rewarding as it is impactful. And you’ll be joining a diverse and inclusive workplace where your contributions are valued and recognised.

If you’re passionate about engineering, sustainability and helping to power a better future, apply today and start your career with E.ON, where your work will help shape a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy future. Join us on this journey and make an impact from day one.

Our apprenticeships attract significant interest, and we may close them early if all places are filled.

About E.ON

We’re one of the UK’s leading energy providers, working with our customers to help them become more sustainable at home, helping companies reduce their business carbon footprint and supporting communities in minimising the environmental impact of our cities’ infrastructure and residents. 

We offer a huge variety of roles across the company, from jobs within our customer services team talking directly with our energy customers, to managing our social media channels or our brand campaigns, to working with our legal experts or within our HR and finance teams. There are also the more hands-on roles within our engineering teams, managing our generation assets such as our biomass power stations or our heat networks.  

We offer a range of apprenticeship opportunities in various roles, from level 3 apprenticeships to degree apprenticeships. Our apprenticeships allow you to work full-time and gain valuable experience that pushes you to reach your best. All of this while earning a competitive salary and completing a recognised qualification.  

The world of energy is vast, and we need people with all sorts of different skills and interests to help us lead the energy transition and play their part in achieving net zero. What we do matters and knowing we are making a positive impact on the world is the power that drives us all to help us create a better tomorrow and build a more sustainable future

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.


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