Apprentice Technical and Digital
Listed on 2026-10-26
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Security
Cybersecurity
Job Title:
Apprentice Technical and Digital
- Cheltenham
Req
Job Function:
Apprentices
Posting
Start Date:
21/10/2026
Division: UK Business
Job Location:
G Cheltenham TE
Advertised Salary: 25239
Secure Services Degree & Higher Apprenticeship Start Your Engineering Career Protecting What Matters MostLocation:
Cheltenham
Salary: £25,239
Team:
Business, Public Sector
Start date:
4th January 2027
Duration : 36 months
Shape the Future. Defend the Digital World. Build a Career with BT.Every day, organisations rely on secure communications to keep businesses running, governments operating, critical infrastructure protected and people connected.
At BT, we secure some of the UK’s and world’s most important networks and services. Through our Secure Services Degree and Higher Apprenticeship Programme, you’ll earn, learn and build a career at the forefront of secure technology.
What You’ll DoYou’ll work alongside experienced engineers and security specialists while studying towards a Digital and Technology Solutions Degree.
You could gain experience across:- Cyber Security & Network Engineering
- Secure network design, testing and support
- Intrusion detection, prevention and traffic analysis
- Software Engineering
- Developing secure applications and services in Python, Java, C++, and other technologies
- Working in modern development environments and agile teams
- Data & Analytics
- Big data platforms, analysis and visualisation
- Security monitoring and intelligence systems
- Cloud & Infrastructure Technologies
- Enterprise platforms, databases and cloud infrastructure
- Digital transformation projects for global customers
- Earn While You Learn
- Gain a fully funded Degree or Higher Apprenticeship while earning a competitive salary.
- Work on Real Projects
- Contribute from day one to projects that help protect businesses, public services and national infrastructure.
- Learn from Industry Experts
- Work with experienced engineers, architects and cybersecurity professionals.
- Build Skills for the Future
- Develop in-demand skills in engineering, security and technology.
- Clear Career Progression
- Once qualified and with required experience, there will be opportunities for technical and leadership roles within the organisation.
- Many apprentices progress into engineering, specialist, architecture, consultancy and leadership roles within BT.
- Enjoy solving problems or finding practical solutions
- Are interested in technology and innovation
- Want your work to make a positive difference
- Can work with others and contribute to a team
- Are open to learning and developing new skills
Whether you’re leaving school, finishing college or exploring an alternative to university, we want to hear from you.
Entry Requirements Applicants must meet the entry criteria for their chosen apprenticeship programme, typically including:- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths(or Level 2 equivalents)
- 112 UCAS points
- 3 A Level's – BBC grades including a STEM subject
- DMM (BTEC)
- Merit (T Level)
- Pass in Access to HE Diploma
All applicants will need a full UK Right to Work for the duration of 3 years of their scheme without this we cannot accept an application.
We are unable to offer Sponsorship for any of our Early Careers Programmes.
Accessibility support for Candidates: BT Early Careers Accessibility
- Updated Jan 26.pdf
Successful candidates will complete security screening and may need Government Security Clearance, including Developed Vetting (DV) for some roles. Further information can be found here United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -
If you’re ready to build world‑class technical skills, work on nationally significant projects and help protect the…
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