Technology apprenticeship programme - 17560

Contract: Permanent        
Salary: Competitive       
Employer: Sky
Closing Date:  Sunday 14 February

​Collaborating with leading software developers, tech analysts and technology experts. Working on a product that changes how millions of people watch their favourite shows. There’s only one place where you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky. Join our Technology programme and you’ll spend two years taking on varied roles, rising to unique challenges and working on the kind of exciting projects you just don’t find anywhere else. All while discovering first-hand how we bring millions of people the entertainment they know and love.

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Employer:        

Sky is Europe’s biggest entertainment brand, connecting 24 million customers across seven countries with products and services they love. What’s behind the top-quality shows, innovative tech and must-have packages? Talented, dedicated and supportive people. We’re all about creating the best possible experience for customers. If you are too, we’ve got the role for you.
             
Work Environment:
 
​Office based in Livingston.
 
What might a day in this job look like?
 
Join one of three teams:

• UK Information Systems/ Sky Business Technology: get to know our Software Engineering functions, covering testing, automation, technical analysis, operational support and development. Find out how we provide solutions and services to our contact centre and engineer communities. And how we support the various online and interactive services for 11 million UK customers.
• Infrastructure Operations: we are the lifeblood of Sky’s critical internal and external systems, designing, delivering and supporting our IT infrastructure which includes servers, databases, data storage and batch processing systems. Join as an apprentice and you'll be part of our dynamic team helping us to maintain a world class operation. We will provide a great environment for you to further your learning and showcase your talents.
• Service Operations: get to know our Service Operations functions; covering Incident, Change, Config, Problem, Monitoring, Release and Service Management. Find out how we bring together Sky Technology support teams and business stakeholders to ensure our products have high service availability, drive service protection and ensure our customers have an excellent experience.

What will I learn?
 
We’ve created a brand new, action-packed, learning experience that will sit alongside your apprenticeship programme. We’ll help you grow into a great future leader, with the right tools and support (of course). Our 2-year learning and development programme supports you with:

• Growth - Every project and role you take on will be a chance to learn and grow. And you’ll be supported by passionate colleagues along the way.
• Confidence - Whatever your background, you can make a valuable and valued contribution. You’ll build confidence by getting involved and stepping outside of comfort zone.
• Belonging - You’re trusted to own your day, but there’s always someone on hand to make sure you succeed. With fellow grads and apprentices, inspiring each other to think big and take action. Or with your manager and wider Sky team to help build your own unique career.
• Plus, you’ll have access to a range of tools, from workshops to digital courses (like LinkedIn Learning), which will help you along the way.
• It’s a journey and we want you to see your progress, so you’ll get your very own development report to track your success.
• IT & Telecoms Professionals SCQF Level 6-8
• Expected start September 2021 based in Livingston.


• What Qualifications / Qualities are required?
  
  
• At least five National Qualifications at Level 5-7 (or equivalent 9-4), including English and Maths
• You will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (National Qualifications at Level 5-7, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
  Passionate about technology and our brand
• Collaborative and great with people
• A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
• A problem-solver
• Approachable and adaptable.

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