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Apprentice Data Engineer
Apprentice Data Engineer - West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) / Transport for West Midlands (TfWM)
Are you curious about technology and interested in using data to make a real difference?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) as an Apprentice Data Engineer, where you'll gain hands-on experience developing data and technology solutions that support:
- Transport networks
- Public planning and services
- Economic growth across the West Midlands
Work with experienced data engineers and digital specialists to develop skills in:
- Data engineering
- Coding
- Cloud computing (including AWS)
- Automation
- Data visualisation
This role contributes towards your Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship, combining practical experience with formal training.
What You Will Be Doing
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Support essential data initiatives shaping transport and public service decisions
- Develop and maintain data engineering solutions for the region
- Automate workflows and ensure data quality across systems
- Maintain data pipelines and improve organisational data security
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Handle core technical tasks:
- Collect, transform and analyse data using modern AWS and cloud technologies
- Assist in producing dashboards and reporting tools for leadership
- Support strategy development through transport, social and economic data analysis
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Work collaboratively in cross-organisational projects while studying towards your qualification.
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Contribute to projects helping improve decision-making, investment strategies, and service delivery.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must demonstrate:
- Teamwork experience from education or volunteer work
- Computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills with ability to:
- Evaluate information
- Identify structured solutions
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Meticulous attention to detail with effective time management
- Self-motivation and willingness to:
- Learn aggressively
- Take initiative
- Adapt to technical challenges
- Ability to work well in a hybrid schedule (remote and office-based)
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Qualifications:
- Completion of a Level 3 qualification in Computer Science (includes A Levels, BTECs, or T Levels)
- GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4/C or equivalent
How The Programme Works
- Location: 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham (B19 3SD)
- Working model: Hybrid with flexible office/remote schedules
- Study commitment: Dedicated learning time in your workweek
The WMCA Emerging Talent development programme integrates apprenticeship study with on-the-job experience, ensuring you acquire both technical expertise and career-ready skills.
Essentials - Competence Waiver
Applications are not precluded if final exam results are received later. Candidates progress regardless of timing—particularly welcome are those with results due in August 2026.
Why Join WMCA?
- Impact Focus: WMCA drives regional prosperity by improving critical areas:
- Jobs and economic growth
- Housing availability
- Sustainable transport connections
- Affordable, liveable neighbourhoods
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- Purpose Led Organisation: Every individual contributes to making the West Midlands more equitable and economically strong.
Or Martina Copabio, Head of People at WMCA, says: "What you achieve here will be integral to transforming how people in the West Midlands live, work and travel—your work really does matter."
Key Behaviours & Our Values
Our culture is defined by these four principles:
- Collaborative: Uniting teams, stakeholders and leaders for maximum regional impact
- Driven: Decisive action with care and focus to achieve meaningful results
- Inclusive: Ensuring every contribution feels valued and heard
- Innovative: Proactively exploring solutions to shape a better future
For our Individuals: Inclusion & Opportunity
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Certifications: WMCA holds diversity awards including:
- Race Code Quality Mark
- Armed Forces Covenant (Gold)
- Disability Confident Employer (Leader Status)
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Fairness Initiatives:
- Ban the Box policy – no criminal record checks in early stages
- Supporting career returns, part-time, job share, and flexi-time schedules
Encouraged to apply despite perceived gaps—we value skills and passion over ticking boxes. Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds in tech, including women and people of colour, are especially welcomed.
We actively tailor opportunities to equip individuals’ ambitions.
Working With Us
After an offer, success depends on:
- A UK Right to Work check complying with UK Home Office standards
- For non-UK residents, prior arrangement of a valid UKVisa (except Irish passport holders)
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