Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship - Met Office｜Meet.jobs

Would you like to work for the Met Office? Our Technology team is central to delivering our cutting-edge science to the world in a reliable and resilient manner. Our systems underpin critical pieces of national and international infrastructure and are relied upon by millions every day to help them make better decisions to stay safe and thrive.

The Level 4 Software Apprenticeship will offer you the support, training and industry recognised qualifications to get you on the path to a career in the Digital profession.

The Met Office is recruiting for 1 Level 4 Software Developer apprentice in Exeter, with some flexibility on location.

This post is part of the Met Office's talent pipeline activities to develop entry-level talent.

Why should I choose the Met Office?

As a level 4 Software Developer apprentice, the starting salary will be £17,250 in Year 1, increasing to £17,350 in Year 2. You will have the opportunity to spend up to 27 months working with our Technology team allowing you to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding whilst contributing to the Met Office aims. This apprenticeship is an exciting chance to see first-hand how the Technology team supports the Met Office, as well as make a real impact in something the Met Office truly values.

We also offer:

• Outstanding Civil Service Pension
• Flexible hours and homeworking
• Annual Leave starting at 27.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) rising to 32.5 days (plus Bank Holidays) after 5 years
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year of annual leave
• Cycle to work scheme for the purchase of a bicycle and equipment for healthy, low carbon travel
• Access to discounted shopping on a range of retail, leisure and lifestyle categories

Tell me a little more about what you do...

We are the Met Office, the national meteorological service for the UK. We provide critical weather services and world-leading climate science, helping people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. Our services are delivered through exceptional scientific, technological and operational expertise. We have a team of excellent people, working to deliver extraordinary impact, making us one of the most trusted forecasters in the world.

Our values - it's who we are:

• We're a force for good - Our planet matters. The time is now, and we're the people to make a difference.
• We're experts by nature - We gain our expertise through hard work and by focusing on our strengths. Of course, we're not born with our expertise but it's in our nature to be curious - always learning and developing to do things better.
• We live and breathe it - Helping people make better decisions to stay safe and thrive is what we live for. Their lives guide our decisions and their trust guides our actions.
• We're better together - Great minds don't always think alike. We believe partnerships, inclusivity and honesty make us far greater than the sum of our parts
• We keep evolving - When we're not looking up, we look ahead. Forecasting the future is one thing. Creating it is another.

This post is for a fixed term period of up to 27 months and is part of a formal apprenticeship programme. Digital apprentices are key to our future resourcing strategy.

When would the apprenticeship start and how does it work?

We would look for you to join us in September with your apprenticeship training beginning the same month. Working hours are typically 9am - 5pm and you would have 1 day per week dedicated to your 20% off-the-job training. Working towards the level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship, the training will be delivered in a variety of ways to meet your preferred learning style, in addition to self-study so candidates need to have a passion for their own development as well as be committed to the training and opportunities available. You will be managed by a line manager and have a mentor to offer further support. In addition to the formal training with a registered training provider, you will also have in house training and on the job experience.

To work collaboratively as part of an agile software development team, building, maintaining, and supporting python based scientific and analysis software used in research and operations in the Met Office that enable forward thinking science in the Met Office.

As our Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship , the key duties are:

• Developing software within existing SciTools libraries (https://github.com/SciTools)
• Providing support to scientific programmers and application developers
• Learn about development from requirements through to delivery

What skills are required?

Essential criteria - We are looking for people who:

1. Hold a minimum of Maths and English at GCSE grade 4/C and 2 A levels
2. Have a drive to develop your skills
3. Have a genuine interest in investigating and solving technical problems
4. Have good communications skills - oral and written
5. Have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Desirable criteria - Ideally you would also:

1. Have experience with at least one programming language (preferably Python)

Am I eligible to apply?

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In addition to the criteria listed above, you must also be eligible to qualify for apprenticeship funding by meeting the following:

• Not be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or another funded further education or higher education programme at the time you start this apprenticeship
• Are applying for an apprenticeship that is unrelated to any qualifications you already hold at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship

How do I apply and when will I hear if I have been shortlisted?

To apply, please click on the link below and follow the steps to apply using our online application form. Closing date 08/04/2022 at 23:59 with interviews commencing from 02/05/2022 . You will hear from us once the closing date has passed. Our interviews are taking place remotely via Microsoft Teams.

How we can help:

If you are considering applying and need assistance to do so, please contact us via . You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity.

You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident (Guaranteed Interview) Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code.

We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. Due to the security clearance required you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply.