Digital Data and Technology Apprentice

About this Opportunity

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.

Duties

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

Requirements

The Welsh Government are 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.