Data Science
2027 Data Science Apprentice - Level 6 Data Scientist
Thales Group · University of Nottingham
Location
Crawley, West Sussex
Postcode
RH10 9HA
Salary
£24,000 per annum
Duration
42 months
Hours per week
37h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
BSc (Hons) Data Science
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
17 February 2027
Vacancy reference
R0337752
Minimum grades
3 A levels (BBC) including Maths; minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above with Maths at Grade 5/C or above, must include English Language and Mathematics
About the role
As a Data Scientist Apprentice, 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. Responsibilities include identifying business challenges, collecting and analysing data, building predictive models, creating dashboards, and communicating technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements
Permanent right to work in the UK and ability to successfully complete UK Government security checks, including Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening and Security Clearance (SC). Typically must have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years.
Working week
Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)
Skills
Data Science and AnalyticsMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceStatistical AnalysisData EngineeringData VisualisationPythonSQLPredictive ModellingBusiness Intelligence
Required qualifications
Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Any · Grade C
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Mathematics · Grade 5
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4
Desired
Level 4 · Data Analyst
Training & development
Level 6 Data Scientist Apprenticeship delivered over 42 months through a blend of on-campus learning, online study, and workplace-based learning. Minimum of 4 weeks university attendance per academic year in 1-week blocks. On successful completion, achieve BSc (Hons) Data Science degree and Level 6 Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship qualification.
Additional training
Learning includes data collection, preparation and management; statistical methods and hypothesis testing; programming languages (Python and SQL); machine learning and AI fundamentals; data visualisation; responsible AI practices; data governance and ethics; cloud-based analytics platforms; and business stakeholder engagement skills.
Future prospects
Fully funded BSc (Hons) Data Science degree and Level 6 Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship qualification
Company benefits
Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum; performance-related pay uplifts; holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year plus 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); private medical insurance; buy/sell annual leave; cycle to work scheme; paid volunteering day; stocks and shares; annual bonus
About Thales Group
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, Thales helps build a future that can be trusted. Thales supports the security and stability of the nation by providing extraordinary technology to customers and delivering social value to the UK.