Processing Financial Transactions: Assist in processing invoices, payments, receipts, and expenses accurately and efficiently
Data Entry: Ensure all financial data is accurately entered into accounting software systems, maintaining up-to-date and correct financial records
Bank Reconciliations: Support the reconciliation of company bank statements, identifying and resolving discrepancies
Accounts Receivable & Payable: Assist in maintaining ledgers, including handling supplier and customer queries regarding payments and invoices
Payroll Support: Assist the payroll team with processing employee wages and ensuring payroll records are correct and up to date
VAT Returns: Support in preparing and submitting VAT returns in compliance with HMRC regulations
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
Audit Preparation: Help ensure all necessary documentation is available and accurate for internal and external audits
Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the finance team, including filing, scanning, and responding to inquiries
Training:You will attend our Training Provider's Centre in Newcastle 1 day per week.Training Outcome:Possible progression in the accountancy field.Employer Description:True Potential's mission is to help people across the UK do more with their money by providing expert financial advice, exclusive investments, dedicated support, and award- winning technology as well as helping them to plan for today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Whether it’s planning for retirement, investing for growth, or simply taking control of your finances, we’ve got the expertise to help, backed up with more than a decade of success.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Assist the nursery chef to provide high quality, nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks in appropriate portion sizes and consistencies in line with food hygiene and safety regulations and Busy Bees policies
When required, accept deliveries and store away appropriately following correct manual handling techniques and effective stock rotation
Maintain hygiene standards in the kitchen, to meet internal audit requirements and ensure action points are addressed in a timely manner
Take responsibility for your role and aspire to Being your Best at all times
Training:
As an Apprentice, you will be working towards a level 2 food Production Chef Apprenticeship alongside qualified staff who will show you the ropes
You will be assigned a mentor to provide you with support within your nursery, helping you to complete the tasks you need so you can progress in your qualification
Training Outcome:
This could lead to a permenant role within the nursery once the applicant has completed the apprenticeship
Employer Description:Busy Bees Childcare are a long standing and leading childcare, delivering outstanding care across the UK. We are offering you an opportunity to apply for an early year's childcare apprenticeship, to start a career in childcare and various career progression roots and further training upon completion.Working Hours :Monday - Friday shifts between 07:30 - 18:00Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Work closely with the MIS/Claims Coordinator to support with the administration of monthly funding claims, working to deadlines required by funding agencies
Examination and input of all learner paperwork onto funding and project systems to ensure compliance
Administration of some finance duties including the processing of invoices
Process all purchase and sales invoices onto Sage Accounts software
Sample documentation as part of internal audit processes
Liaise with team members to collate and update learner evidence packs, requesting missing items where appropriate
Provide support to trainers in classrooms setting up and closing down, both in-centre and various locations within the north east region
Provide a high level of customer service for internal and external stakeholders, using a variety of written and verbal communication methods
Support managers with performance reporting and ad-hoc reports when required
Provide hospitality for visitors and learners attending training courses
Work to extremely high levels of confidentiality
Assist other members of staff in maintaining quality systems and procedures
General reception / administration duties
Health and Safety:
Ensure with other staff the health, safety, welfare and discipline of learners, in accordance with current legislation and the Health and Safety Policy of the Company
Equality and Diversity:
To work with others to ensure that learners, staff and other customers are treated with respect and consideration in an environment free from harassment and discrimination
Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
The apprentice will attend monthly day release sessions at Access Training
Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the BA apprenticeship, there will then be an opportunity to progress to the Level 2 Accounting apprenticeship
Employer Description:The successful applicant will join one of the most well-established training providers in the region. Award winning Access Training Limited have 41 years’ experience of delivering training programmes for local people,Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Specific activities could include:
- Continually improving safety culture on site.- Maintaining the management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and SMM, working with the SHE team to ensure the business remains compliant.- Supporting the site with information for leadership engagement, supporting internal and external audit programs.- Maintaining excellent accident, incident and near miss reporting using the company software platform.- Supporting the development of (and delivery) of risk reduction strategies.- Supporting the development (and delivery) of new tools and ways of working to drive improvement in SHE processes.- Supporting the development (and delivery) of employee safety training programs.- Working with various stakeholders to create and maintain safety documentation e.g. Risk assessments, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (CoSHH), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Manual handling assessments, Noise, Hand Arm Vibrations (HAVs).- Lead by example in all SHE matters, always acting in an ethical manner and with integrity and impartiality.- SHE tasks typically associated with the role of a SHE Advisor or assigned by the SHE Manager.Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
Specific activities could include::
Continually improving safety culture on site
Maintaining the management systems, including ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and SMM, working with the SHE team to ensure the business remains compliant
Supporting the site with information for leadership engagement, supporting internal and external audit programs
Maintaining excellent accident, incident and near miss reporting using the company software platform
Supporting the development and delivery of risk reduction strategies
Supporting the development and delivery of new tools and ways of working to drive improvement in SHE processes
Supporting the development and delivery of employee safety training programs
Working with various stakeholders to create and maintain safety documentation e.g. Risk assessments, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (CoSHH), The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER), Manual handling assessments, Noise, Hand Arm Vibrations (HAVs)
Lead by example in all SHE matters, always acting in an ethical manner and with integrity and impartiality
SHE tasks typically associated with the role of a SHE Advisor or assigned by the SHE Manager
Training:
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us
As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role
Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
As a degree apprentice working within Maritime Services, you will provide technology enabled solutions to internal and/or external customers, in a range of areas including data and business analytics, software engineering, network infrastructure and cyber security. During this four-year Degree Apprenticeship, you will be supported to develop, install, configure, test and maintain our systems ensuring the highest level of quality and service. Alongside this, you will study for a degree that will enhance your knowledge skills and behaviours around the technologies used within your placements. Our Level 6 Cyber apprenticeship scheme offers you the opportunity to work in a number of different teams developing your technical cyber skills and gaining a Digital Technology Solutions Integrated Degree Apprenticeship, specialising in Cyber Security.
Our employees are encouraged to be innovative and collaborative and are trusted to provide solutions to stakeholders and customers. There are two main placement options within Maritime Services for cyber apprentices and they are either Security Operations or Product Security.
Specific activities could include:• Helping the Security Operations of the company run efficiently and effectively• Assisting with audit activities• Completing risk assessments• Quality assurance for IT systems• Assisting with the creation of security documents for different projects and devicesTraining:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.Training Outcome:Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.Employer Description:At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working....Read more...
Assist with the completion of the company’s payroll routines and payroll cycles
Assist with data entry for all new starters and leavers
Assist with annual external audit
Preparation of monthly schedules to assist the Financial Controller with month end reporting
Code and enter invoices and expense reports into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or issues in a timely manner
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure proper documentation and approval processes are followed
Monthly accounts receivable run and assist with debt collection when required
Weekly reconciliation of company prepaid debit cards
Processing monthly and ad hoc expense runs
Provide additional support and/or cover for other administrative and operational tasks within the Finance team subject to critical business need
Post journals as required
Training:
The apprenticeship end qualification is Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship Level 3
Apprenticeship training is to be delivered on-site at First Intuition's Manchester city-centre offices.
If necessary you will be enrolled onto the AAT Level 2 Bookkeeping and then the full AAT Level 3 Accounting qualification
You'll also attend a series of skills workshops to help you build the soft skills you need to build your career in finance
You'll be supported through your programme by a dedicated Skills and Development Coach who is there to ensure you get everything you need to succeed in your apprenticeship
Training Outcome:
The opportunity to continue as a full-time team member upon completion of apprenticeship programme. Should you wish, there is potential to continue your studies and progress AAT level 4
Employer Description:A private healthcare provider near Liverpool centre. A national award-winning complex care provider who want to support more people across England and Wales with complex needs move out of hospitals and other long-stay environments and into a home of their own.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm - One day a week allocated to study.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills....Read more...
Our Quality Assurance apprentices play a vital role in ensuring that our organisation operates at its best by acting as the 'voice of the customer'. They help maintain the highest standards, identify problems, and recommend improvements to ensure our policies, processes, and products are of the highest standards.
As a Quality Assurance apprentice, you will be an integral member of our Quality Management function. You’ll be based at HM Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth, with potential opportunities to travel across the UK.
Over the course of the 2 years, you will work in multiple placements, including:
Management System/Internal Audit
Supplier Quality
Operational Quality in production facilities
On board naval warships or nuclear submarines
Facilities (Nuclear and Non-Nuclear)
Major Infrastructure Projects
Defence Quality Field Force (working alongside the Customer)
Warships Quality
Depending on your placement, your typical day could include carrying out external supplier inspections, looking for efficiencies or problem-solving on our production shop floor, or the administration of internal and external audits.Your tasks could include:
Supporting senior quality practitioners to formulate Quality Strategy
Inspecting and testing parts and products
Planning and conducting audits
Developing Quality Control Plans
Managing supplier relationships
Analysing data to identify improvements
Guiding and supporting others to improve quality competency and performance
Developing documents to support new projects.
It’s an exciting opportunity where your contributions as a Quality Technician will directly impact the quality and safety of our products, processes, and policies, helping us to continuously improve and keep our operations safe.
Training:You'll study to become a Level 4 Quality Practitioner which aligns with Chartered Quality Institute Practitioner (PCQI) professional recognition.
Your course is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the field of quality assurance. Through a mix of theoretical learning and hands-on application, you'll gain the tools you need to thrive.Training Outcome:It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career.
Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Apprentice Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partners, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond.Employer Description:Babcock is an international defence, aerospace and security company operating in our focus countries of the UK, Australasia, Canada, France and South Africa, with exports to additional markets with potential to become focus countries. We meet our customers’ key requirements of affordability, availability, and capability by delivering engineering, support and critical systems to defence and civil markets.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative....Read more...
You’ll complete five, year-long placements in different areas of finance, giving you an unrivalled breadth of experience. This might mean working in our Financial Accounting and Reporting team, in Finance Shared Services within one of our business areas, or as a Finance Business Partner to colleagues across Rolls-Royce.
One placement will be in a specialist area, such as Group Finance, Treasury, Tax or Internal Audit. On each placement, you’ll be responsible for completing core tasks and supporting teams across our business. This will give you a solid understanding of the fundamentals of finance and a strong foundation on which to build an amazing career.
You will essentially complete two apprenticeships within this programme: one at Level 4 followed immediately by one at Level 7. Before you start working towards your Level 4 apprenticeship, there will be some initial training to give you the essential knowledge you need.Training:You’ll complete five, year-long placements in different areas of finance, giving you an unrivalled breadth of experience. This might mean working in our Financial Accounting and Reporting team, in Finance Shared Services within one of our business areas, or as a Finance Business Partner to colleagues across Rolls-Royce.Training Outcome:We’ve been a force for progress for over 100 years. And it’s what’s fuelling our next chapter as we power, protect, and connect people everywhere. That’s our vision for you, too. Join us and we’ll provide an environment where you can be yourself. An inclusive culture that invests in you and gives you access to opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.Employer Description:At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer cutting-edge technologies to explore the possibilities of cleaner, safer, more competitive power. As a Manufacturing Engineering Degree Apprentice, you’ll get to work alongside world-class engineers as you help us work towards that goal. Our Manufacturing Engineers develop some of the most advanced manufacturing processes in the world. Turning our designs into reality, you’ll learn from engineers, customers, suppliers and operations specialists. Join us and you’ll be shaping the future, surrounded by experts who’ll help to inspire, challenge and support you to be yourself and at your best.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Non judgemental....Read more...
Customer Support:
Provide technical support to customers (internal and external) through various communication channels including phone, email, and live chat
Troubleshooting and Diagnosis
Use appropriate troubleshooting methodologies and tools to identify and resolve ICT problems and fault
3. Technical Specifications:
Interpret and apply technical specifications relevant to ICT tasks to ensure accurate and effective solution
Build and update of WordPress websites
Security Compliance:
Implement and adhere to security policies for ICT tasks, ensuring compliance with organizational requirement
Issue Resolution:Use relevant tools and technologies to resolve technical issues, ensuring timely and effective solution
Stakeholder Communication:
Communicate with stakeholders at all levels, explaining steps to resolve issues or set up systems, and managing escalation and expectations effectively
Testing Methodologies:
Apply appropriate testing methodologies to hardware, software, and cabling assets to ensure functionality and reliability
Continuous Learning:
Engage in guided continuous self-learning to stay updated with technological advancements, enhancing relevant skills and taking responsibility for professional development
Documentation and Escalation:
Document ICT tasks and escalate issues as necessary to ensure a clear audit trail and progression of problems.
Software and Hardware Configuration:
Install and configure software and hardware, including mobile apps, printers, projectors, scanners and cameras
Issue Prioritization:
Prioritize IT issues based on customer service level agreements to ensure timely resolution
Security Access Management:
Administer security access requirements and permissions for stakeholders, including password resets, and escalate as needed
System Rollouts and Upgrades:
Support the rollout of new systems, upgrades, or applications, ensuring smooth implementation and minimal disruption to operations
Training:
Level 3 Information Communication Technician (ICT)
Support Route
Day release one day per week
Middlesbrough College
Training Outcome:
Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available.
Employer Description:In Studio been in the business for 22 years now with fantastic customers who come back time and again. Whether they are on our doorstep or further afield, our customers return for our experience, great service and excellent value.Working Hours :Monday - Friday.
Times to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Act primarily as an IT support technician working across various teams within Digital.
Assist with a range of new and ongoing projects within the department.
Help to improve, as well as maintain, the trusts Active Directory.
Assist with documentation and the data accuracy of a number of internal systems.
Assist in resolving IT/application issues, once appropriate level of knowledge has been gained.
Provide technical support to customers both internal and external through a range of communication channels
Establish and diagnose ICT problems/faults using the required troubleshooting methodology and tools
Interpret technical specifications relevant to the ICT task
Apply the appropriate security policies to ICT tasks in line with organisational requirements
Undertake the relevant processes with the relevant tools and technologies to resolve ICT technical issues
Communicate with all levels of stakeholders, talking them through steps to take to resolve issues or set up systems, keeping them informed of progress and managing escalation and expectations
Apply appropriate testing methodologies to hardware or software or cabling assets
Practice guided continuous self learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development
Document or escalate ICT tasks as appropriate to ensure a clear audit trail and progression of issues
Training:Information Communications Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard: The successful candidate will undertake an eighteen-month, nationally recognised qualification through TDM. This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter working towards the qualification along with weekly off the job training and monthly coaching sessions. You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. These block weeks will take place at either of our training centres, in Birmingham or Worcester, whichever is more suitable for your location. You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning and at the end of programme will be assessed via an external assessment body. This is a Level 3 qualification.
Knowledge Areas Include:
Hardware and NetworkingSoftware and SecurityICT AdministrationTraining Outcome:Opportunity to progress to a higher level apprenticeship or permanent role for the right person. Employer Description:Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.
The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester
Our workforce is over 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.
We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Our objectives are simple:
Best services for local people
Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
Best use of resources
Best people
Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.
We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.Working Hours :Monday - Friday - Typical hours are 09.00 -17.00
However this employer is a flexible working hours employerSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
You will be fully trained to carry out the following main tasks:
Enquiry handling and customer service:
Act as first port of call for all type of enquiries. Respond to emails, phone calls, and other communications following established procedures
Assist in managing course registers for both in-person and online classes and recording attendance
Welcome and assist teachers attending in-person teaching at the Thames Suite. Support teachers delivering online courses
Liaise with Digital Skills teachers and other training providers in the University to arrange courses or talks under the Digital Capabilities programme
Contribute to promoting the Digital Capabilities programme by assisting with newsletters, social media updates, and other communication channels
Monitor user’s additional need requirements and provide support
Financial and administrative:
Help us to ensure that our course and delegate information in our course management system is correct and up to date, in line with our data quality standards
Follow established processes for making administrative arrangements for courses and events (e.g., room booking, signage, catering, travel and accommodation for staff)
Monitor payments, making sure we obtain the information we need on time. Work with the finance team to ensure we receive the money we are expecting
Follow our processes and issue refunds where appropriate
Raise Purchase Orders (e.g., for buying equipment, licences, and training)
Create/update documents that explain how our processes work
Maintain and regularly update mailing lists and expressions of interest
Support for teaching and training services:
Make sure that room, computers, software and equipment comply with our standard checklist and that they are ready when needed (e.g., are the computers and projection screens on? is the right software installed?)
When you identify non-compliant issues take remedial action (e.g., fix the issue directly or contact the technical support team)
Track, audit and keep inventories of licenses and equipment
Learn to install and test basic software, either manually or using systems provided, liaising with internal suppliers for support when required
Learn to provide basic IT and AV support (face-to-face and online). This might be showing people how to use the technology before a session or reacting quickly to live issues
Assist with the maintenance of course materials and resources, including the scheduling, recording and editing of course sessions, ensuring compliance with digital content publishing procedures
Training:Duration:
15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
Work-based training with your employer
10 days Business Professionals training at college
Approximately 12 on-site assessment visits per year
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (7 days at college for each, if required)
Off the job training will count for at least 6 hours per week of an apprentice’s time at work
Qualifications included:
Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard
End Point Assessment:
Knowledge test
Portfolio based interview
Project/improvement presentation
Training Outcome:Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.Employer Description:We are the largest employer in Oxfordshire with around 16,000 staff working in and around Oxford in a huge range of roles.
Our apprentices are never on their own and will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.
We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Team working,Initiative,MS Excel, Outlook and Word,Keen to learn new skills,A technical mindset....Read more...
Software Development:
Break software development activities down into logical units of work to enable sequencing and ensure the best possible structuring of activities to deliver a high-quality product right first time
Identify and report any impediments to software development activities and propose practical solutions
Identify and select the most appropriate technical solution, taking into consideration coding best practice and appropriate quality standards
Write logical and maintainable software solutions to meet the design and organisational coding standards (Software Development Lifecycle -Implementation and Build phase)
Support delivery of one or more software deployment phases, such as trials and final release, to ensure that software developer outcomes are deployed correctly
Software Requirements:
Convert customer requirements into technical requirements, both functional and non-functional to ensure that customers' expectations are accurately reflected in the software products developed
Communication:
Report progress accurately throughout the development life-cycle stages to ensure adequate audit trails of key worksteps such that the organisation can demonstrate how the product has been created for quality and commercial purposes
Communicate software development solutions to a range of internal or external stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and how they have been met or adjusted
Security and recovery:
Consider security implications of proposed design to ensure that security considerations are built in from inception and throughout the development process
Apply security best practice to the software solution throughout the software development life cycle
Apply appropriate recovery techniques to ensure the software solution being developed is not lost (Software Development Lifecycle -Implementation and Build phase)
Documentation:
Create and maintain appropriate project documentation to explain the development process and resources used
Deliver a suitably documented deployable solution to the customer for their use (Software Development Lifecycle -Deploy phase)
Change Control:
Implement appropriate change control to ensure that software development changes may be tracked, and quality risks managed
Unit Testing:
Undertake unit testing of solutions, with appropriate levels of test code coverage, to identify and, where necessary, resolve issues (Software Development Lifecycle -Implementation and Build phase)
Perform testing of the software solution to ensure a high-quality output (Software Development Lifecycle -Test phase)
Software Maintenance:
Apply suitable 'bug fix', appropriate to the severity and priority of the software development issue identified
Professional Development:
Practice continuous self-learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development
Training:Firebrand’s sector leading Software Developer (L4SD) Apprenticeship Programme develops apprentices to become competent software developers, working across the front-end, logic and data layers.
Apprentices develop a deeper understanding of key software development processes and practices allowing operation at all stages of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
The apprentice will learn advanced programming skills, including object-oriented concepts, use of automated testing tools and secure development principles and practices in order to develop high-quality and secure software.
Firebrands course is delivered either Online (online live instructor led), or face to face in the classroom environment (your choice). Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Learning Mentors (LMs) and world-leading trainers prepare apprentices to work across multiple sectors.
Completion of this apprenticeship will provide learners with the following world class vendor certifications in addition to the Software Developer apprenticeship:
BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies
CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder
Industry recognised certification in one of Java or Python
Key areas covered are:
Software Development Lifecycles
Effective Team Working
Problem Solving
Logic and data structures
Sorting and searching algorithms
Critical sections and race conditions
Relational and non-relational databases
Software designs and functional or technical specifications
Software testing frameworks and methodologies
Training Outcome:The role may offer a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance.Employer Description:The University has more than 20,000 students and 12,000 staff from all walks of life and all corners of the world. No two days are ever the same at the University of Cambridge.
The University is a confederation of Schools, Faculties, Departments and Colleges. The 31 Colleges are governed by their own statutes and regulations but are integral to the make-up of the University.
The Apprentice Systems Developer sits within the Software Development team within the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), reporting to the Head of IT and Systems and supported/managed by the Senior Systems Developer.
The Institute’s activities primarily take place at Madingley Hall (a residential Grade I listed building), which provides facilities for conferences and events, and a full hotel service. Madingley Hall has 13 meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a bar and lounge, set in 8 acres of grounds (including Capability Brown designed gardens).Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed. Flexible hybrid working, allowing for off the job hours.Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Prioritise own workload,Able to work independently,Databases and web technologies,APIs and interfaces,Programming skills,Written communication skills....Read more...
