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.
Your responsibilities may include:
- Identifying business challenges and using data science techniques to recommend solutions.
- Collecting, preparing, cleansing, and analysing data from multiple sources.
Building skills in:
- Data Science and Analytics
- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Engineering Fundamentals
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling
- Programming and Automation (e.g. Python, SQL)
- Supporting the development and testing of predictive models and analytical solutions.
- Working with data teams to create data products, dashboards, and insights used across the business.
- Evaluating model performance and supporting continuous improvement of analytical solutions.
Training
You will study towards a Level 6 Data Scientist Apprenticeship with The University of Nottingham.
The programme is delivered over 42 months through a blend of:
- On-campus learning
- Online study
- Workplace-based learning
You will typically attend university for a minimum of 4 weeks each academic year, delivered in 1-week blocks.
On successful completion of the programme and End Point Assessment, you will achieve:
- A fully funded BSc (Hons) Data Science degree
- A Level 6 Data Scientist Degree Apprenticeship qualification
What happens at the end
- Will qualify and be a permanent member of the team within the Thales business
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
Qualifications
- GCSE 5 incl. Maths & English (grade A-C or 9-4) - essential
- A Level Maths (grade BBC) - essential
Key details
- Wage: £24,000 a year
- Working week: Monday - Friday (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday). Shifts TBC.
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
- Start date: 2027-09-06
- Closing date: 2027-02-17
- Apprenticeship standard: Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Training provider: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
About the employer
Together, we create the ingenious technological systems and innovations that impact and improve people's lives every single day. Even if you haven't heard the name Thales before, you've definitely benefited from our inventiveness. We reinvest 20% of our sales in Research & Development in the UK. Together we supply invention across 4 core areas: Aerospace, Space, Defence and Security, Digital Identity and Security.
2027 Data Science Apprentice - Crawley employer: Thales Group
Thales is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Crawley. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide extensive training opportunities, competitive benefits including private medical insurance and annual bonuses, and a supportive environment where your contributions directly impact the future of technology. Join us to be part of a team that values diversity, encourages creativity, and prioritises ethical AI solutions.
