Flexible Working: This apprenticeship combines academic study with practical experience, helping develop your skills throughout the programme. Most learning takes place on site, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from colleagues and gain valuable experience in our working environment. MI5 and MI6 are part of the UK s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard the UK s people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. Curious about programming or problem-solving, but think you need previous experience to explore a career in technology? On our Software Engineering Apprenticeship, we don t expect you to be an expert. In fact, you don t need any previous technical experience to apply. This three-year apprenticeship is focused on unlocking your potential and growing your skills in a supportive environment. You ll gain fascinating insights into our software operations through various product teams, collaborating closely with friendly product owners, business analysts and Agile delivery colleagues. With each rotation, you ll get unique exposure to our work and apply your new skills to meaningful projects . You ll help to build technology that makes a real difference to national security outcomes, while expanding innovative AI capabilities that strengthen our effectiveness in this area. Plus, you ll have our support as you work towards a BSc (Honours) Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions. It s a great opportunity to gain unique practical experience, exposure to work you won t find anywhere else, and a recognised degree qualification. You ll combine academic study with practical experience, supported by technical training, mentoring and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues. Upon joining, you ll complete an induction alongside fellow apprentices before developing your skills through a series of rotations across different product teams. You ll have dedicated time for study throughout the programme, enabling you to balance your learning with valuable workplace experience. Due to the secure nature of our work, most learning and working will take place on site, although there will be limited opportunities for remote study where appropriate. You ll also have opportunities to travel to our training sites in London and Greater Manchester. You don t need previous technical experience or qualifications to apply. We re looking for aptitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn, together with a genuine interest in technology, programming or problem-solving. You ll have, or be expecting to obtain, 96 UCAS points by September 2027, plus GCSE English language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or the equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications). You must not have completed, or be due to complete before starting the apprenticeship, a Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Software Engineering or a related subject, such as Computer Science. In addition to the dedicated training and development package, you ll receive a starting salary of £26,199 to £28,066, depending on location, as well as a host of other benefits including 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after five years service, an interest-free season ticket loan, and access to our on-site facilities at some of our sites. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. Our workplace encourages open-mindedness and respect for different perspectives, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As organisations committed to providing equitable opportunities, we value and nurture your wellbeing and talent, supporting you to reach your full potential. Additionally, we have a range of thriving staff-led affinity networks that champion awareness of gender, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ communities and more. To find out more and apply, visit our website. At MI5 and MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, as well as those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including people from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity and inclusion on our website & information on how to apply . To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, one component of which is British, you ll still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You can apply at the age of 17; however, if successful, you ll not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website & information on how to apply.
23/10/2026
Full time
Flexible Working: This apprenticeship combines academic study with practical experience, helping develop your skills throughout the programme. Most learning takes place on site, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from colleagues and gain valuable experience in our working environment. MI5 and MI6 are part of the UK s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard the UK s people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. Curious about programming or problem-solving, but think you need previous experience to explore a career in technology? On our Software Engineering Apprenticeship, we don t expect you to be an expert. In fact, you don t need any previous technical experience to apply. This three-year apprenticeship is focused on unlocking your potential and growing your skills in a supportive environment. You ll gain fascinating insights into our software operations through various product teams, collaborating closely with friendly product owners, business analysts and Agile delivery colleagues. With each rotation, you ll get unique exposure to our work and apply your new skills to meaningful projects . You ll help to build technology that makes a real difference to national security outcomes, while expanding innovative AI capabilities that strengthen our effectiveness in this area. Plus, you ll have our support as you work towards a BSc (Honours) Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions. It s a great opportunity to gain unique practical experience, exposure to work you won t find anywhere else, and a recognised degree qualification. You ll combine academic study with practical experience, supported by technical training, mentoring and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues. Upon joining, you ll complete an induction alongside fellow apprentices before developing your skills through a series of rotations across different product teams. You ll have dedicated time for study throughout the programme, enabling you to balance your learning with valuable workplace experience. Due to the secure nature of our work, most learning and working will take place on site, although there will be limited opportunities for remote study where appropriate. You ll also have opportunities to travel to our training sites in London and Greater Manchester. You don t need previous technical experience or qualifications to apply. We re looking for aptitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn, together with a genuine interest in technology, programming or problem-solving. You ll have, or be expecting to obtain, 96 UCAS points by September 2027, plus GCSE English language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or the equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications). You must not have completed, or be due to complete before starting the apprenticeship, a Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Software Engineering or a related subject, such as Computer Science. In addition to the dedicated training and development package, you ll receive a starting salary of £26,199 to £28,066, depending on location, as well as a host of other benefits including 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after five years service, an interest-free season ticket loan, and access to our on-site facilities at some of our sites. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. Our workplace encourages open-mindedness and respect for different perspectives, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As organisations committed to providing equitable opportunities, we value and nurture your wellbeing and talent, supporting you to reach your full potential. Additionally, we have a range of thriving staff-led affinity networks that champion awareness of gender, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ communities and more. To find out more and apply, visit our website. At MI5 and MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, as well as those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including people from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity and inclusion on our website & information on how to apply . To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, one component of which is British, you ll still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You can apply at the age of 17; however, if successful, you ll not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website & information on how to apply.
Flexible Working: This apprenticeship combines academic study with practical experience, helping develop your skills throughout the programme. Most learning takes place on site, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from colleagues and gain valuable experience in our working environment. MI5 and MI6 are part of the UK s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard the UK s people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. Curious about programming or problem-solving, but think you need previous experience to explore a career in technology? On our Software Engineering Apprenticeship, we don t expect you to be an expert. In fact, you don t need any previous technical experience to apply. This three-year apprenticeship is focused on unlocking your potential and growing your skills in a supportive environment. You ll gain fascinating insights into our software operations through various product teams, collaborating closely with friendly product owners, business analysts and Agile delivery colleagues. With each rotation, you ll get unique exposure to our work and apply your new skills to meaningful projects . You ll help to build technology that makes a real difference to national security outcomes, while expanding innovative AI capabilities that strengthen our effectiveness in this area. Plus, you ll have our support as you work towards a BSc (Honours) Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions. It s a great opportunity to gain unique practical experience, exposure to work you won t find anywhere else, and a recognised degree qualification. You ll combine academic study with practical experience, supported by technical training, mentoring and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues. Upon joining, you ll complete an induction alongside fellow apprentices before developing your skills through a series of rotations across different product teams. You ll have dedicated time for study throughout the programme, enabling you to balance your learning with valuable workplace experience. Due to the secure nature of our work, most learning and working will take place on site, although there will be limited opportunities for remote study where appropriate. You ll also have opportunities to travel to our training sites in London and Greater Manchester. You don t need previous technical experience or qualifications to apply. We re looking for aptitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn, together with a genuine interest in technology, programming or problem-solving. You ll have, or be expecting to obtain, 96 UCAS points by September 2027, plus GCSE English language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or the equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications). You must not have completed, or be due to complete before starting the apprenticeship, a Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Software Engineering or a related subject, such as Computer Science. In addition to the dedicated training and development package, you ll receive a starting salary of £26,199 to £28,066, depending on location, as well as a host of other benefits including 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after five years service, an interest-free season ticket loan, and access to our on-site facilities at some of our sites. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. Our workplace encourages open-mindedness and respect for different perspectives, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As organisations committed to providing equitable opportunities, we value and nurture your wellbeing and talent, supporting you to reach your full potential. Additionally, we have a range of thriving staff-led affinity networks that champion awareness of gender, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ communities and more. To find out more and apply, visit our website. At MI5 and MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, as well as those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including people from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity and inclusion on our website & information on how to apply . To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, one component of which is British, you ll still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You can apply at the age of 17; however, if successful, you ll not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website & information on how to apply.
23/10/2026
Full time
Flexible Working: This apprenticeship combines academic study with practical experience, helping develop your skills throughout the programme. Most learning takes place on site, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from colleagues and gain valuable experience in our working environment. MI5 and MI6 are part of the UK s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard the UK s people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. Curious about programming or problem-solving, but think you need previous experience to explore a career in technology? On our Software Engineering Apprenticeship, we don t expect you to be an expert. In fact, you don t need any previous technical experience to apply. This three-year apprenticeship is focused on unlocking your potential and growing your skills in a supportive environment. You ll gain fascinating insights into our software operations through various product teams, collaborating closely with friendly product owners, business analysts and Agile delivery colleagues. With each rotation, you ll get unique exposure to our work and apply your new skills to meaningful projects . You ll help to build technology that makes a real difference to national security outcomes, while expanding innovative AI capabilities that strengthen our effectiveness in this area. Plus, you ll have our support as you work towards a BSc (Honours) Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions. It s a great opportunity to gain unique practical experience, exposure to work you won t find anywhere else, and a recognised degree qualification. You ll combine academic study with practical experience, supported by technical training, mentoring and opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues. Upon joining, you ll complete an induction alongside fellow apprentices before developing your skills through a series of rotations across different product teams. You ll have dedicated time for study throughout the programme, enabling you to balance your learning with valuable workplace experience. Due to the secure nature of our work, most learning and working will take place on site, although there will be limited opportunities for remote study where appropriate. You ll also have opportunities to travel to our training sites in London and Greater Manchester. You don t need previous technical experience or qualifications to apply. We re looking for aptitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn, together with a genuine interest in technology, programming or problem-solving. You ll have, or be expecting to obtain, 96 UCAS points by September 2027, plus GCSE English language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or the equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications). You must not have completed, or be due to complete before starting the apprenticeship, a Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Software Engineering or a related subject, such as Computer Science. In addition to the dedicated training and development package, you ll receive a starting salary of £26,199 to £28,066, depending on location, as well as a host of other benefits including 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after five years service, an interest-free season ticket loan, and access to our on-site facilities at some of our sites. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. Our workplace encourages open-mindedness and respect for different perspectives, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As organisations committed to providing equitable opportunities, we value and nurture your wellbeing and talent, supporting you to reach your full potential. Additionally, we have a range of thriving staff-led affinity networks that champion awareness of gender, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ communities and more. To find out more and apply, visit our website. At MI5 and MI6 diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: people with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking, as well as those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including people from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, such as women, those from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity and inclusion on our website & information on how to apply . To be eligible to apply, you must be a British Citizen. If you hold dual nationality, one component of which is British, you ll still be considered. Candidates must normally have been resident in the UK for seven out of the last ten years. This is particularly important if you were born outside the UK. You can apply at the age of 17; however, if successful, you ll not be offered a start date prior to your 18th birthday. Full eligibility details can be found on our website & information on how to apply.
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom 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. 2027 AI Engineer Apprentice - AI and Data Science Graduate Level Apprenticeship Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Glasgow Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about artificial intelligence, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your qualification Gain hands-on experience in a real AI and engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised Level 6 qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role As an AI Engineer Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to design, build, test and deploy dependable AI-enabled solutions. Working as part of our AI and engineering community, you will contribute to live projects across the machine learning lifecycle, collaborating with software, data, systems and domain specialists to turn needs into secure, maintainable solutions. Your responsibilities may include: Preparing, exploring and validating data for machine learning use cases Developing and evaluating machine learning models and AI-enabled software components Writing clean, tested and documented code using appropriate engineering tools and practices Supporting model integration, deployment, monitoring and performance improvement Contributing to technical reviews, experiments and structured problem solving Working with experienced engineers and researchers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours, teamwork and industry best practice Programming, software engineering, version control and automated testing Data preparation, feature engineering and data quality techniques Machine learning methods, model selection, training and evaluation Deployment patterns, MLOps, monitoring and lifecycle management Cloud, compute and development tools used to deliver AI solutions Responsible AI, security, privacy, safety and regulatory considerations Structured approaches to troubleshooting, experimentation and continuous improvement Degree Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards an AI and Data Science Graduate Level Apprenticeship qualification with Glasgow Caledonian University, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to build and apply artificial intelligence responsibly in an engineering environment. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On campus study Live virtual lectures Online learning resources Self-directed study Programme structure: The BSc (Hons) AI and Data Science (Graduate Apprenticeship) will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in your role within Thales. Providing a strong foundation across data and AI, this programme will help you to learn how to manage, explore, analyse, understand and visualise data, alongside technical skills such as software development and machine learning. Delivered over 4 years, you will achieve: Year 1: Certificate of Higher Education in Computing Year 2: Diploma of Higher Education in Computing Year 4: BSc (Hons) AI and Data Science (Graduate Apprenticeship) Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: Highers 96 UCAS points Four Highers (BBCC) including Maths or Computing A foundation apprenticeship will be equal to one Higher at B A modern apprenticeship SCQF Level 6 in a relevant discipline will be equal to two Highers at B Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
22/10/2026
Full time
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom 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. 2027 AI Engineer Apprentice - AI and Data Science Graduate Level Apprenticeship Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Glasgow Working Schedule: Monday - Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours Friday) Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about artificial intelligence, eager to learn, and looking for a degree apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience, we'd love to hear from you. Benefits of the programme: Earn a salary while studying for your qualification Gain hands-on experience in a real AI and engineering environment Receive job-specific training and development Achieve a recognised Level 6 qualification Secure a permanent role from the start of your apprenticeship Have your university tuition fees fully paid About the Role As an AI Engineer Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to design, build, test and deploy dependable AI-enabled solutions. Working as part of our AI and engineering community, you will contribute to live projects across the machine learning lifecycle, collaborating with software, data, systems and domain specialists to turn needs into secure, maintainable solutions. Your responsibilities may include: Preparing, exploring and validating data for machine learning use cases Developing and evaluating machine learning models and AI-enabled software components Writing clean, tested and documented code using appropriate engineering tools and practices Supporting model integration, deployment, monitoring and performance improvement Contributing to technical reviews, experiments and structured problem solving Working with experienced engineers and researchers on live projects What You Will Learn Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in: Professional engineering behaviours, teamwork and industry best practice Programming, software engineering, version control and automated testing Data preparation, feature engineering and data quality techniques Machine learning methods, model selection, training and evaluation Deployment patterns, MLOps, monitoring and lifecycle management Cloud, compute and development tools used to deliver AI solutions Responsible AI, security, privacy, safety and regulatory considerations Structured approaches to troubleshooting, experimentation and continuous improvement Degree Apprenticeship Programme You will study towards an AI and Data Science Graduate Level Apprenticeship qualification with Glasgow Caledonian University, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to build and apply artificial intelligence responsibly in an engineering environment. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining: On campus study Live virtual lectures Online learning resources Self-directed study Programme structure: The BSc (Hons) AI and Data Science (Graduate Apprenticeship) will equip you with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in your role within Thales. Providing a strong foundation across data and AI, this programme will help you to learn how to manage, explore, analyse, understand and visualise data, alongside technical skills such as software development and machine learning. Delivered over 4 years, you will achieve: Year 1: Certificate of Higher Education in Computing Year 2: Diploma of Higher Education in Computing Year 4: BSc (Hons) AI and Data Science (Graduate Apprenticeship) Entry Requirements To apply, you will need: Highers 96 UCAS points Four Highers (BBCC) including Maths or Computing A foundation apprenticeship will be equal to one Higher at B A modern apprenticeship SCQF Level 6 in a relevant discipline will be equal to two Highers at B Benefits Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum Performance-related pay uplifts Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays) Contributory Company Pension Health Care Cash Plan Hybrid/flexible working options Employee assistance programme Learning and development support Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives Life Cover 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) Thales Apprentice Recruitment Process 1. Apply Online - submit your application online to register your interest. You only need to register for one role as you will have the opportunity to apply for additional roles at the full application stage. 2. Upload Your CV 3. Check your emails for the invitation to apply - this will comefrom 4. Complete Your Application - follow the link provided in the email to complete your application. You can apply for one primary role and up to 3 additional roles. 5. Complete Online Tests - undertake the online assessments designed to evaluate your suitability for the role. 6. Virtual Assessment Centre - candidates who progress from the online assessment stage will attend a virtual assessment centre, which will include group exercises, and competency-based interviews. 7. Job Offer - successful candidates who perform well throughout the recruitment process will receive a job offer from Thales. For further information about our Future Talent recruitment process, including hints and tips, or to connect with a member of the Future Talent Team, a Graduate, or an Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr . Please note, assessment centres for shortlisted candidates will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week for all Graduate and Apprentices will take place from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027. Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027, this is the only time we will be accepting applications this year. Please note, we will be in contact by the end of February 2027 with details of next steps. PLEASE NOTE THAT ROLES MAY CLOSE EARLIER THAN THE ADVERTISED DEADLINE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMER OF APPLICATIONS. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID MISSING OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY. Because of the work we do at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements. To be considered for this position, you must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC), which is a government background check, before starting employment. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years. As part of the vetting process, you will be asked to provide evidence of your identity, right to work in the UK, any time spent overseas during the last five years, and your employment and/or education history. For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - . Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity, and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales. At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!
