Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

Job Description

The IT Degree Apprenticeship here at Ford will take 4 years to complete leading to a full university BSc (Honours) degree in Digital and Technology Solutions.

The apprenticeship includes on-the-job training that will take place at the relevant Ford operation (Dunton Campus or Stratford HereEast Campus), where you will get to apply your knowledge and gain valuable work experience in the areas you love.

Initially, you will be working within the Software Development Organisation with progression onto business facing teams planning future IT / strategy and projects, operations teams entrusted with running our most critical systems day to day, where you experience the full use of end-to-end IT. Meaning you will be starting your IT career with the best possible range of experience and know-how.

Responsibilities

To shine here at Ford, you will have the following attributes:

• A keen interest in learning more about IT and applying your knowledge in the workplace.
• Willingness to work flexibly and adapt to both academic & work environments.
• A strong drive to understand the occupational values of your chosen pathway, make improvements and solve problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well with others.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership abilities and work in a team.
  
  
  

Qualifications

To become part of our team, you will need:

GCSEs

A minimum of 5 GCSE at Grade 5 or above, this must include Maths and English (Language or Literature) at Grade 5 or above. Plus, a STEM subject (Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths) at Grade 5 or above. Alternatively, if you have not studied the STEM subject, we can accept NVQ or BTEC Level 2 or above in a technology subject.

A Levels (or equivalent)

In addition to the above, we also require 3 A Levels at BCC or higher (or equivalent) predicted or achieved, these must include a Science or Technology related subject, and equate to 104 UCAS Points. If you have equivalent qualifications, please refer to UCAS to ensure they meet the required 104 UCAS points.

Closing Date: 3rd March 2025 (Please be aware we may close applications early, once we have received sufficient number of applications. Please do not delay your application).

Working at Ford:

We rely on, respect, and care for each other. We build networks and partners without boundaries. We welcome everyone's unique contributions, communicate candidly, and work together as ONE team - we are a family. Our values are our guiding light, and the conscience for our work, and our people. At Ford, we naturally follow these values, and we hope that you do too.

Ford is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of sex, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief, gender reassignment and gender identity, age and those with caring responsibilities.