Digital Technology Solutions Apprentice – Apprentice Scheme 2026
Overview of Responsibilities
This role is based at Culham, Oxfordshire.
The scheme requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
Through UKAEA’s Apprenticeship Scheme, you will build the technical expertise, practical experience, and wider professional skills required for both your current role and future career progression. This is achieved through a combination of formal off‑the‑job learning and on‑the‑job training within a real working environment.
The Role
As a Digital Technology Solutions Apprentice, you will initially work on software development tasks related to the plasma simulation codes being developed across the unit. Initially this will involve tasks like code refactoring, development of data preprocessing and post-processing tools or user interfaces, but will develop towards more complex tasks like assisting with development of the simulation codes themselves or building data driven models over the course of the apprenticeship.
The length of this apprenticeship is 48 months.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Successfully complete the nationally recognised qualification specified within the apprenticeship standard: Digital and technology solutions professional / Skills England
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Attend the designated training provider and develop a strong understanding of the technical knowledge and skills required for the role.
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Act as an ambassador for UKAEA by representing the organisation at external outreach, engagement, and careers events.
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Development of software and infrastructure to support scientists in the development of plasma simulation capabilities.
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Assistance with deployment and execution of codes onto compute resources.
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Development of transparent user interfaces for scientists to work with simulation tools.
Qualifications
Entry to the course at Warwick University requires at least 112 UCAS points and a grade B A level in Maths (requirement for data analytics pathway). A levels must also include an appropriate STEM subject (e.g. engineering, computing, IT).
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade A–C (9–4), including Maths and English.
Additional or higher‑level qualifications may be required by the training provider, depending on the apprenticeship level and the applicant’s prior qualifications and experience.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with others.
Demonstrated interest in, and aptitude for, the chosen area of work.
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
