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Data Scientist Level 6 Apprenticeship
AWE PLC Berkshire (RG7 4PR) Closes in 23 days (Sunday 8 November 2026)
Summary
As a Data Science Apprentice, you will work in different parts of the business and learn how data can help answer questions, improve decisions, and solve real problems. You will be supported by experienced data scientists, analysts, engineers, and technical specialists.
Wage: £24,500 a year
Training course: Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours: 37 hours a week
Start date: Wednesday 1 September 2027
Duration: 3 years
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
This degree apprenticeship is a great opportunity to build your skills in using data to solve problems. You will learn about statistics, data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence, and how these are used in a real workplace.
Where you'll work
Atomic Weapons Establishment Aldermaston Reading Berkshire RG7 4PR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
AWE PLC
Training course
Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
What you'll learn
- Identify and clarify problems an organisation faces, and reformulate them into Data Science problems.
- Devise solutions and make decisions in context by seeking feedback from stakeholders.
- Apply scientific methods through experiment design, measurement, hypothesis testing, and delivery of results.
- Collaborate with colleagues to gather requirements.
- Perform data engineering: create and handle datasets for analysis.
- Use tools and techniques to source, access, explore, profile, pipeline, combine, transform, and store data.
- Identify and use an appropriate range of programming languages and tools for data manipulation, analysis, visualization, and system integration.
- Develop reproducible analysis and robust code, working in accordance with software development standards.
- Use analysis and models to inform and improve organizational outcomes.
- Implement data solutions, using relevant software engineering architectures and design patterns.
- Find, present, communicate, and disseminate outputs effectively and with high impact through creative storytelling.
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Requirements
Essential qualifications
- A Level in: Mathematics (or equivalent) (grade C or above)
- Stem related (or A level equivalent) (grade C or above)
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Other requirements
- Start Date: 1st September 2027
- Annual leave will not be granted from 1st September until 1st October due to mandatory inductions you are required to complete as part of your apprenticeship.
- Any leave approved after this point will depend on the training provider requirements for your apprenticeship and must be agreed in advance.
- These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process.
- All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.
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About this employer
We’re a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety, and that of our NATO allies.
At AWE, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find purpose, growth, and a community like no other.
Company benefits
- Access to employee discounts portal
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
After your apprenticeship, there may also be opportunities to keep developing your skills. This could include further specialist training, professional accreditation, or postgraduate study, if this supports the needs of the business.
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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 8 November 2026)
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