IT Apprentice - FCDO Services - AO

Location: Hanslope, South East England, MK19 7BH

About the job

At FCDO Services we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We design and construct secure government buildings and courier diplomatic packages worldwide, safeguard government tech and a whole lot more. Our work is as varied and vital as it gets, but we never lose sight of our people. Their skills, aspirations and growth mean as much as the global mission we’re on. In our world, it all matters.

Our Digital and Data technology team are at the forefront of digital innovation. They provide best in‑class solutions for our clients, helping to shape and support a data‑driven future for UK government. Whether it’s creating bespoke, secure software, offering programme and application support or moving an entire embassy’s servers to a Cloud platform. No matter the task, they are on hand to support. Now, you’ve got the opportunity to join them.

Job description

• Providing innovation to government partners.
• Delivering best-in‑class solutions.
• Working at the cutting‑edge of technology.

At the heart of this interesting 21‑month apprenticeship is a focus on keeping assets, information and people safe. You’ll do that by combining your studies for a Level 3 Information Communication Technician qualification, with hands‑on experience. We’ll start with the small but vital stuff – things like fault diagnosis and the specifics of secure networks and Cloud-based services. But those skills will quickly grow so that you become fluent in patch and vulnerability management, plus you’ll be well‑versed in the most cutting‑edge developments in securing IT and mobile solutions for teams across the continents.

By the end of your apprenticeship, we’re hopeful that you’ll be interested in securing a permanent job with our talented team, and from there, your career could really take off. We work with government‑level customers who are reliant on IT and mobile solutions they can trust in every conceivable situation, so this is a unique chance to embed yourself in a world‑class team.

Get to grips with real IT projects and operations impacting on countless people. You’ll be exposed to a wealth of multidisciplinary talent during your placements with our Technology and Operations teams, so this opportunity would be ideal for someone who has a genuine interest in computing and technology. We’re open to people from all backgrounds and all life stages, so regardless of whether you’re a school‑leaver, someone who is returning to work after a career break or someone who is looking for a career change, you’ll excel with us if you’re reliable and proactive.

As a British national who is at least 16‑years old, you’ll also have a sharp eye for detail, and you’ll enjoy working collaboratively with others. With at least two GCSEs (or an equivalent qualification) at grades 9‑4 (A*‑C) in both Maths and English, you’ll be keen to learn and absorb knowledge from our ambitious teams.

Person specification

• British citizenship, having lived in the UK for the last three years before the first day of the apprenticeship, (aiming to start September 2026) and for at least five of the last ten years.
• To be at least 16 years old by 1 July 2026 so you can complete Security Check (SC) clearance before your start date.
• Good personal planning and organisational skills.
• Creative and intuitive approach to problem solving.
• Passion for technology and/or IT and computing (lead criteria).

Qualifications

A minimum of two GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9‑4 (A*‑C), in Maths and English. We can’t accept your application if you already hold a qualification in the same subject at the same level as (or higher than) the one you’d study on our programme. If your qualification is in a different subject or field then you can apply.