Technology Academy

Overview

Oh, hello. What’s that? You love problem solving? Great. Ever thought about a career in the Technology industry? Ten
10 Academy welcomes candidates from any academic or employment background and teaches the skills and knowledge required to succeed and thrive. We encourage applications particularly from groups underrepresented in tech, including women, LGBTQ+ people and people from ethnic minority backgrounds. Let’s close the digital skills gap together.

Ten
10 offers a unique opportunity to explore an exciting future in technology, becoming a qualified and experienced Software Tester / Business Analyst / Developer / Service Desk Analyst / Data Analyst / Cyber Security Analyst / Dev Ops Engineer / Project Manager with accelerated career progression. We will ensure you are equipped with everything you need to succeed in your future career here.

The Academy follows a structured “Learn IT, Grow IT, Live IT” model across the two-year programme:

• Learn IT
  : 10 weeks of live training with the Academy Learning & Development Team; the first 5 weeks is core training to introduce a little bit of everything, followed by 5 weeks of specialised study. You’ll move into our free Academy accommodation for the first 2 weeks of core training to embed in Ten
  10 culture, meet your team and mentors, and assess your learning style. You will have the option to learn remotely for the remainder of the period.
• Grow IT
  : self-development time with potential 1-2-1 training and the opportunity to gain a professional industry certification. Ten
  10 will fund your self-development and industry qualifications.
• Live IT
  : after training, you will work on a real-time project with one of Ten
  10’s clients to gain hands-on experience. Client placements cover fashion brands, retailers, government departments, professional services, charities, healthcare, law firms and financial institutions; placements are across England and Scotland and relocation may be required with financial and pastoral support.
• Live IT is a continuation of learning; at the end of the two-year Academy, you may continue with Ten
  10 in consultancy or be offered a permanent role with your client.

• Development days for learning and self-development
• Wellbeing and mental health support from a dedicated team
• Contributory pension, life assurance, sick pay, Medicash healthcare, Bike2
  
  Work, relocation support, travel and moving house loan
• Ten
  10 Stars: monthly recognitions that can be redeemed for retail vouchers, charitable contributions or a Pay Pal transfer
• £20 monthly gym/fitness contribution
• Academy buddy scheme and mentoring from others in the Academy and wider business

• Regular social events, including graduation, summer and Christmas events, and charitable initiatives
• Academy-specific social events conducted across the country

£400 monthly bursary during training, with the offer of free accommodation (bills included). After training and start of work, starting salary will be between £24,000 and £27,500 with six-monthly pay increases, with a minimum of £40,000 expected after two years.

When you apply to join the Tech Academy, your CV is reviewed, followed by a telephone interview to discuss your background and aspirations. You will complete a short aptitude test to show your natural abilities, and finally you will be invited to an Assessment Centre. We train people from all academic backgrounds and career disciplines into the next generation of technologists, with ILM-certified industry practitioners delivering the technology courses.

Take the first step towards transforming your career by applying for our Tech Academy. We provide the knowledge, tools and environment to empower you to become the best you can be in a creative and trusting workplace. People are at the heart of everything we do; it’s the perfect time to join us and kickstart your career in one of the world’s biggest industries.

To apply, please follow this: LINK TO OUR APPLICATION FORM