Data Science Apprentice

thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the uk, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the uk with our products and services.

start date: 06 september 2027

salary: £24,000 per annum

employee type: permanent

working schedule: monday – friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours monday – thursday, 5 hours friday)

are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop cutting-edge data science skills and solve real-world business challenges? Do you enjoy working with data, uncovering patterns, and using evidence to influence decisions? Are you curious about how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics can help businesses innovate and improve performance? Our data scientist apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to launch your career in data science while learning from industry experts within a leading technology company.

• earn while you learn with a competitive salary.
• gain hands-on, job-specific training and real-world experience.
• achieve a recognised professional qualification.
• secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship.
• enjoy fully funded tuition fees on approved training programmes.
• learn from experienced professionals and develop skills that will support your long-term career growth.
• build valuable experience and develop your career in data science

as a data scientist apprentice, you will be valued for your curiosity, analytical mindset, and passion for solving problems using data. You will work with a variety of datasets, tools, and technologies to identify trends, build predictive models, and generate insights that support business decision-making.

working alongside experienced data professionals, you will learn how to transform raw data into valuable business intelligence and help develop data-driven solutions that create measurable impact*.*

your responsibilities may include:

• identifying business challenges and using data science techniques to recommend solutions.
• collecting, preparing, cleansing, and analysing data from multiple sources.
• building skills in:
• data science and analytics
• machine learning and artificial intelligence
• statistical analysis
• data visualisation and storytelling
• programming and automation (e.g. Python, sql)
• supporting the development and testing of predictive models and analytical solutions.
• working with data teams to create data products, dashboards, and insights used across the business.
• evaluating model performance and supporting continuous improvement of analytical solutions.

throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in:

• data collection, preparation, and management techniques.
• statistical methods and hypothesis testing.
• programming languages such as python and sql.
• machine learning concepts and model development.
• data visualisation and storytelling techniques.
• exploratory and predictive analytics.
• artificial intelligence fundamentals and responsible ai practices.
• data governance, ethics, and compliance.
• cloud-based analytics and data science platforms.
• business and stakeholder engagement skills.
• communicating technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• project management and agile ways of working.

you will study towards a level 6 data scientist apprenticeship with the university of nottingham. The programme is delivered over 42 months through a blend of:

• on-campus learning
• online study
• workplace-based learning

you will typically attend university for a…