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DWP Digital, the technology arm of the Department for Work and Pensions, runs digital apprenticeships from Level 2 to Level 7 in software, DevOps, data, infrastructure, end-user computing and business analysis. Apprentices get a permanent Civil Service contract, work from one of DWP's digital hubs and spend 20% of their time on learning.

Programmes

8 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

8 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Software Engineering Apprenticeship - Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Degree

    Level 6Degree

    Software Engineering · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Software Engineering Apprenticeship - Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Degree
    Standard
    Digital and Technology Solutions Professional
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Software Engineering
    Locations
    Not published

    Not a current vacancy as far as we know.

    Source for Software Engineering Apprenticeship - Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions Professional Degree

  • Software Engineer Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    Software Engineering · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Software Engineer Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Software Developer
    Qualification
    Level 4 Software Developer
    Business areas
    Software Engineering
    Locations
    Manchester, Newcastle

    Associate Level 1 Software Engineers studying towards a Level 4 qualification, with boot camps.

    Source for Software Engineer Apprenticeship

  • DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship

    Level 4

    DevOps · Duration not published

    More about this programme: DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Level 4 qualification
    Business areas
    DevOps
    Locations
    Not published
    Source for DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship

  • Business Analyst Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    Business · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Business Analyst Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Business Analysis
    Locations
    Not published

    Level not stated.

    Source for Business Analyst Apprenticeship

  • Data Engineer Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    Data · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Data Engineer Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Data
    Locations
    Not published

    Level not stated.

    Source for Data Engineer Apprenticeship

  • Infrastructure Engineer Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    Networks / Infrastructure · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Infrastructure Engineer Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Technology Services
    Locations
    Not published

    Level not stated.

    Source for Infrastructure Engineer Apprenticeship

  • End-user Computing Engineer Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    IT Support · Duration not published

    More about this programme: End-user Computing Engineer Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    IT Operations
    Locations
    Not published

    Level not stated.

    Source for End-user Computing Engineer Apprenticeship

  • Business Services Apprenticeship

    Level not published

    Business · Duration not published

    More about this programme: Business Services Apprenticeship
    Standard
    Not published
    Qualification
    Not published
    Business areas
    Business Services
    Locations
    Not published

    Level not stated.

    Source for Business Services Apprenticeship

DWP Digital does not publish the university or provider for any of these.

Entry requirements

A levels
Not published
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
Not published
Equivalents
Not published
Other
DWP says each digital apprenticeship has different requirements. Civil Service nationality rules apply.

As DWP Digital publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Application process

  1. Register interest / apply when advertisedThroughout the year
  1. 1

    Register interest / apply when advertised

    When: Throughout the year

    DWP launches digital apprenticeships throughout the year and contacts people who registered interest.

Typical timeline

Opens
Throughout the year
Closes
Not published
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
Not published

Locations and universities

Locations
Blackpool, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, Sheffield
Universities and training providers
Not published

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
At least £29,500
Progression
Not published
Notes
Roles range from Administrative Officer (AO) to Executive Officer (EO) grade; London-based apprentices get London weighting.
Benefits
  • Permanent Civil Service contract
  • Civil Service pension
  • Annual leave and public holidays
  • 20% of working time for learning
  • Hybrid working from a digital hub
  • Mentor and regular progress reviews

What stands out

Apprenticeships are accredited by DWP's partner universities or BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. DWP Digital also runs a social mobility apprenticeship scheme that has taken T Level placement students.

Not published by DWP Digital when we last checked: cohort sizes or intake years. We leave gaps empty rather than guess.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    careers.dwp.gov.uk/our-teams/the-digital-academy/dwp-digital-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Permanent contract, £29,500 minimum, skills, register interest, social mobility scheme

  2. 2
    careers.dwp.gov.uk/our-teams/the-digital-academy/dwp-digital-apprenticeships/guide-digital-apprenticeships

    Accessed · Levels 2-7, AO-EO, roles, 20% learning time, hubs, accreditation

  3. 3
    findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/15962428

    Accessed

  4. 4
    findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/16970819

    Accessed

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