During this four-year programme you will work in our IT Services team.
The IT Services team at AJ Bell is responsible for managing and supporting all the technology used by the business. They make sure that computers, software, and networks are working properly. They also help with setting up new equipment, fixing technical problems, and keeping everything secure. Their services include:
Technical Support: Helping staff with any tech issues they have.Network Management: Ensuring the internet and internal networks are running smoothly.
Software Management: Installing and updating software used by the business.
Hardware Management: Setting up and maintaining computers, printers, and other devices.
As an apprentice in our IT Services team, you will:
Complete structured rotations within the Service Delivery team, including:
IT Asset Management
Change, Problem & Incident Management
Front Office Support Team
Back Office Support Team
2nd Line Support
Service Transition
Develop a wide range of technical and operational IT skills
Work closely with experienced professionals to understand core processes and best practices
This apprenticeship offers you a perfect entry point into IT, providing the knowledge and experience needed for a future career in tech. As an IT Services apprentice, you would follow the IT Consulting specialist pathway as part of your degree studies.Training:At the start of the apprenticeship, you will enjoy a tailored induction programme with us & Manchester Metropolitan University. This will give you the chance to get to know our business and develop your skills on the job, while at the same time continuing on a development programme designed to help you invest in your personal growth and your future with AJ Bell. We also provide:
Mentoring & ongoing training
In-house technical and professional development training
Volunteering opportunities
At the same time as learning on the job, you will study for a BSc in Digital Technology Solutions (IT Consultancy) with our academic provider, Manchester Metropolitan University.Training Outcome:If you are successful in your apprenticeship you may have the opportunity to continue your career at AJ Bell focusing on either a managerial or technical career path. Employer Description:AJ Bell is one of the largest and best-regarded providers of online investment platforms and stockbroker services in the UK, with assets under administration exceeding £96.1billion and more than 620,000 customers.
AJ Bell was named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the year in the North West Apprenticeship Awards 2022.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, 1 day per week at university during term time. Exact times to be confirmed.Skills: Team working,Initiative....Read more...
During this four-year programme you will work in one of our software development teams.
The software development teams at AJ Bell create and maintain the software that powers our investment platform. They design, build, test, and update the systems and applications that our customers and staff use. This includes everything from the website and mobile apps to the backend systems that handle transactions and data. They work to ensure the software is secure, reliable, and easy to use.
As an apprentice in one of our software development teams, you will:
Learn by Doing: Get hands-on experience writing simple code for both the front end and the back end. You’ll build your skills step by step by working on real tasks, with support from your team
Assist with Projects: Take on meaningful tasks that support our product features. You’ll be guided by the team, and your work will help improve the tools and experiences we build for our users
Fix Bugs: Investigate and help resolve minor bugs and assist in troubleshooting software issues
Test to Build Confidence: Learn how to test your code to make sure it works correctly and doesn’t break other parts of the system, giving us confidence in the software we're delivering
Understand the Development Cycle: Learn how an idea becomes working software. You’ll follow the full journey — from planning and writing code, to reviewing it, testing, and deploying it to our users
Collaborate: Work with other team members, attend meetings, and learn from experienced developers
This apprenticeship offers you a perfect entry point into technology, providing the knowledge and experience needed for a future career in tech. As a software development apprentice, you would follow the software engineering specialist pathway as part of your degree studies.Training:At the start of the apprenticeship, you will enjoy a tailored induction programme with us & Manchester Metropolitan University.
This will give you the chance to get to know our business and develop your skills on the job, while at the same time continuing on a development programme designed to help you invest in your personal growth and your future with AJ Bell. We also provide:
Mentoring & ongoing training
In-house technical and professional development training
Volunteering opportunities
At the same time as learning on the job, you will study for a BSc in Digital Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) with our academic provider, Manchester Metropolitan University.Training Outcome:
If you are successful in your apprenticeship you may have the opportunity to continue your career at AJ Bell focusing on either a managerial or technical career path
Employer Description:AJ Bell is one of the largest and best-regarded providers of online investment platforms and stockbroker services in the UK, with assets under administration exceeding £96.1billion and more than 620,000 customers.
AJ Bell was named Large Apprenticeship Employer of the year in the North West Apprenticeship Awards 2022.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 1 day per week at university during term time. Exact times to be confirmed.Skills: Team working,Initiative....Read more...
