AddressLocation: Perth, Scotland
Salary: circa £21,795 + a range of other benefits to support your family, finances and wellbeing.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time
Start date: September 2024
What is the Role?
Are you interested in technology and want to earn while you learn? Why not use your passion for IT to develop fantastic business skills and help set the course of a FTSE 100. Apply now for our IT Graduate Apprenticeship and benefit from paid education, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits.
This is an exciting 4-year development programme where at the end you’ll attain a BSc (Hons) in IT Management for Business via Dundee University. The programme offers a mixture of on-the-job training where you will gain exposure to key areas of our business enabling you to gain a rounded, in-depth understanding of fundamental principles, techniques, technologies, and workplace behaviours. As part of this exciting programme, you will also attend Dundee University on day release to complete the academic element of your programme. It's not just a technical scheme; more about learning how we use technology to support the business and our customers.
Upon successful completion of the programme, we intend to offer you a permanent role in our Real Time Systems team where you’ll contribute to the changing face of technology within our industry.
Our Real Time Systems team provides a system design, project delivery and system support service for the Operational Applications that are used by our Network Management Centres to monitor and manage the Electricity Distribution Networks.
As a full member of the Resource team you will work on small and large projects and provide day to day support services for our Operational Applications. You will be part of a rota providing 24/7 support for critical national infrastructure.
What do I need?
To be considered for this role, we would love you to have:
A Modern Apprenticeship in a relevant area and two science or engineering subjects at Higher level (computing science is recommended) or
A Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant area and two science or engineering subjects at Higher level (computing science is recommended) or
BBBC at Higher level including two science or engineering subjects (computing science is recommended) or Equivalent
Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from candidates who already hold a degree in this subject or similar as this is not a programme for graduates.
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for ‘Inclusion & Diversity at SSE’ to find out more.
Next Steps
About our Business
SSEN Distribution powers 3.8 million homes and businesses in communities across central southern England and the north of Scotland. Our team of more than 3,500 people keep customers connected to a safe and reliable supply of electricity whilst developing the flexible networks that are vital to achieving net zero. By enabling a smarter, more resilient electricity network we're ensuring our local communities continue to receive the power they need, both now and in the future. We are consistently investing and innovating to improve network resilience and future-proof power supplies for life's changing demands, from rolling out large scale EV charging schemes to supporting small community generation projects.
What's in it for you?
An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.
As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.
Next Steps
All applications should be made online by 11pm on Sunday, 10th March, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.
We ask you to complete only one application during the apprentice and trainee recruitment cycle. If we feel there is a more suitable programme for you, we’ll let you know during the application process.
During the recruitment process, we want to get to know you and your strengths. Therefore we expect our candidates to answer questions without the use of AI technology.
We welcome applications from all candidates and during the recruitment process, all candidates are required to prove they have the legal right to live and work in UK for the full duration of the programme. The apprentice and trainee programmes are not eligible for visa sponsorship as they do not meet the minimum requirements of the Home Office.
If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact apprenticesandtrainees@sse.com
Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check. The role will require National Security Vetting, so any job offer is dependent on receiving security clearance
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