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FOUR CFGDEGREE

SPECIALISATIONS

Level up with our 16-week CFGdegree in either data, software, full-stack or *new* product management. Our CFGdegree is open by application and interview to high-potential women who want to pursue a career across data, software, full-stack or product management pathways with our partner companies. 

COURSE LENGTH

Each candidate will complete an eight-week foundation layer followed by six weeks in their specialisation area. We also have a couple of weeks dedicated to coding practice and a break week over this time. Candidates who successfully pass the CFGdegree will receive a certification.

DID WE MENTION IT IS 100% FREE?

No hidden costs or fees when you graduate, no IOUs, no debt. Just free learning and a potential job opportunity at the end with one of our partner companies (who are sponsoring the places), simple as that. 

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OUR CFGDEGREE

COMPANY PARTNERS

All the companies below have or are supporting CFG members with sponsored places on our CFGdegree cohorts (with this list continually growing!). Each of these companies is playing such an important role in the education and training of women in tech, but also in providing job opportunities and work experience at the end of their CFGdegree, ultimately driving change and shifting the stats around diversity in tech.

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CAREER PATHWAYS

We partner with a range of companies who are working with us to provide this training and potential job roles at the end of the course for certified candidates. 

Your CFGdegree will train you up for a career pathway in either software, data or in full-stack development with a range of roles that could be pursued.

Each company will be sponsoring CFGdegree places with the roles and opportunities listed below. The CFGdegree is 100% FREE for all candidates.

CFGDEGREE

SPECIALISATIONS

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CAREER PATHWAY

The skills you will learn in our Software CFGdegree will allow you to explore a software engineering career pathway, with roles including software engineer, full-stack developer, back-end programmer, cyber security, mobile apps developer, cloud engineer, solutions architect, devOps and more!

SOFTWARE CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE

In your first week of the Foundation you will develop your JavaScript knowledge, one of the most used programming languages in the world. You will boost your coding skills by learning introductory web development concepts, including JavaScript variables, components and React.

Learn about the fundamentals of programming principles. In these weeks, you’ll explore such topics as data structures, APIs, libraries, testing, and problem-solving.

During week 5-6 of the foundation course, you’ll learn about key areas of data management including database creation and SQL syntax, queries, logic operators, and constraints, plus a load more! You will also have a mini-break to recap your learning and revise before the first assessment.

Your knowledge will be developed to the next level with weeks 7-8 of the course. In these weeks you’ll dive deeper into Python including areas such as scripting, building APIs and micro-services, and debugging. You’ll also learn about Regex, Functional Programming, and level-up with data visualisation, learning about both Tableau and Power BI. 

You will also have time to test your knowledge and practise your coding in week seven.

Halfway there! We break for a reading week where you can catch up on any studies, continue practising your new skills, or have a few days of R&R.

Now that your foundation layer of learning has completed, your CFGdegree software specialisation starts to build out further with topics such as Object Orientated Programming and Python data structures, stacks and queues.

In this part of the course, you’ll delve deeper into complex data structures, exploring topics like linked lists, recursion programming and graphs.

The final weeks of the course will grow your knowledge and skills across algorithms and algorithm design. There will also be a final assessment as part of the course certification.

DATA CAREER PATHWAY

DATA ANALYST - SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - AI/ML - ARCHITECT & MORE

The skills you will learn in our Data CFGdegree will allow you to explore a data career pathway, with roles including data analyst, machine learning, data engineer, data architect, data scientist, applications/data visualisation engineer, business analyst, just to name a few!

DATA CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE

In your first week of the Foundation you will develop your JavaScript knowledge, one of the most used programming languages in the world. You will boost your coding skills by learning introductory web development concepts, including JavaScript variables, components and React.

Learn about the fundamentals of programming principles. In these weeks, you’ll explore such topics as data structures, APIs, libraries, testing, and problem-solving.

During week 5-6 of the foundation course, you’ll learn about key areas of data management including database creation and SQL syntax, queries, logic operators, and constraints, plus a load more! You will also have a mini-break to recap your learning and revise before the first assessment.

Your knowledge will be developed to the next level with weeks 7-8 of the course. In these weeks you’ll dive deeper into building end-to-end services with topics such as version control, APIs and integrations, and scripting. You’ll also learn about Regex, Functional Programming, and level-up with data visualisation, learning about both Tableau and Power BI. 

You will also have time to test your knowledge and practise your coding in week seven.

Halfway there! We break for a reading week where you can catch up on any studies, continue practising your new skills, or have a few days of R&R.

Now that your foundation layer of learning has been completed, your CFGdegree data specialisation starts to build out further by growing your understanding of the different analytical libraries and packages including Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.

In this part of the course, you’ll delve deeper into scientific data processes, exploring topics like machine learning, data cleaning, and data analysis.

The final weeks of the course will grow your knowledge and skills across predictive modelling, programming algorithms and evaluation. There will also be a final assessment as part of the course certification.

FULL-STACK DEVELOPER CAREER PATHWAY

The skills you will learn in our Full-Stack CFGdegree will allow you to explore all sorts of roles as a developer as you’ll learn both front-end and back-end skills, and how to connect the two. You’ll be able to take on roles like full-stack developer (obvs!), front-end developer, back-end developer, mobile app developer and loads more!

FULL-STACK CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE

In your first week of the Foundation you will develop your JavaScript knowledge, one of the most used programming languages in the world. You will boost your coding skills by learning introductory web development concepts, including JavaScript variables, components and React.

Learn about the fundamentals of programming principles. In these weeks, you’ll explore such topics as data structures, APIs, libraries, testing, and problem-solving.

During week 5-6 of the foundation course, you’ll learn about key areas of data management including database creation and SQL syntax, queries, logic operators, and constraints, plus a load more! You will also have a mini-break to recap your learning and revise before the first assessment.

Your knowledge will be developed to the next level with weeks 5-6 of the course. In these weeks you’ll dive deeper into building end-to-end services with topics such as version control, APIs and integrations, and scripting. You’ll also learn about Regex, Functional Programming, and level-up with data visualisation, learning about both Tableau and Power BI.

You will also have time to test your knowledge and practise your coding in week seven.

Halfway there! We break for a reading week where you can catch up on any studies, continue practising your new skills, or have a few days of R&R.

After completing your foundation layer of learning, your CFGdegree full-stack specialisation starts to build out further, kicking off with a deep dive into web dev and React. You’ll explore areas such as HTML, CSS (incl. Bootstrap), JavaScript, React and get into areas like design, interfaces, including  UX/UI concepts.

In this part of the course, you’ll delve deeper into navigation, Router props, React hooks and progress onto TypeScript.

The final weeks of the course will grow your knowledge and skills across version control, debugging, Linux, and the integration of back-end with front-end. There will also be a final assessment as part of the course certification.

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT CAREER PATHWAY

The skills you will learn in our Product Management CFGdegree will allow you to explore a product management career pathway, with roles in digital product management, growth product management, and technical product manager just to name a few!

product management CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE

In your first week of the Foundation you will develop your JavaScript knowledge, one of the most used programming languages in the world. You will boost your coding skills by learning introductory web development concepts, including JavaScript variables, components and React.

Learn about the fundamentals of programming principles. In these weeks, you’ll explore such topics as data structures, APIs, libraries, testing, and problem-solving.

During week 5-6 of the foundation course, you’ll learn about key areas of data management including database creation and SQL syntax, queries, logic operators, and constraints, plus a load more! You will also have a mini-break to recap your learning and revise before the first assessment.

Your knowledge will be developed to the next level with weeks 5-6 of the course. In these weeks you’ll dive deeper into building end-to-end services with topics such as version control, APIs and integrations, and scripting. You’ll also learn about Regex, Functional Programming, and level-up with data visualisation, learning about both Tableau and Power BI.

You will also have time to test your knowledge and practise your coding in week seven.

Halfway there! We break for a reading week where you can catch up on any studies, continue practising your new skills, or have a few days of R&R.

After completing your foundation layer of learning, your CFGdegree Product Management specialisation starts to build out further, kicking off with a deep dive into product manager role and responsibilities.

You’ll explore areas such as product vision, product lifecycle, product manager types and project work. You will gain knowledge in product initiation through market research, product mapping, prioritisation, development tools, data analysis and financials. 

In this part of the course, you’ll delve deeper into user experience design, prototyping, user story capture, hands on workshops and building the project alongside the development team. You will learn how to weigh trade offs between product requirements, design requirements, engineering efforts and quality in the development process.

The final weeks of the course will grow your knowledge and skills across managing your team and learning more about agile methodology and scrum master role. You will have a deep dive into quality assurance, testing and bug catching prioritisation, and product metrics to measure success. You will learn best practices in product documentation and iteration and develop various skills through assessment and final project presentation.

SPECIALISED EXTENSION WITH OUR +MASTERS

Some candidates may have the opportunity to develop specialised skills with our four-week extension with our CFGdegree +Masters courses, giving candidates an even deeper level of learning across DevOps & the Cloud, Mobile App Development, Data Analyst or Cyber Security specialisations. 

To take part in the +Masters, you will need to apply for a role at a company that is sponsoring both CFGdegree +Masters learning below. 

As companies will be sponsoring candidates through this learning, it will be completely free for successful CFG applicants with some great job opportunities attached!

CFGDEGREE APPLICATION PROCESS

The CFGdegree application process has a few stages to ensure all candidates have the right level of knowledge and are a good fit for the company and role/s they are applying for. Our CFGdegree is an intensive course, so we want to give all candidates the best chance of being successful on the course!

1. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Submit your application online for your chosen company. You can only submit ONE application for the CFGdegree. During the application, you can also specify two backup companies to be considered for if unsuccessful in your first choice.

2. ONLINE TECH ASSESSMENT

If you meet our initial eligibility criteria, you’ll be sent a tech assessment link to complete (ideally within 7 days). You can choose between software, full-stack or data assessment. You will need to score 50% or above to pass. Scores between 40-49% will be invited to retry a second time. 

3.VIDEO INTERVIEW - VIDEO Q&A

If you pass the tech assessment, you will then be invited to complete a short video interview online. It will have four questions for you to answer.

4. ASSESSMENT & INTERVIEW COACHING

Ahead of your invite to interview with a sponsor company – we will provide you with Confidence Coaching. At this stage, you may also be asked to complete a company-specific assessment.

5. INTERVIEW WITH COMPANY

The last stage is usually an interview with the company sponsoring your place and who may be offering roles to candidates at the end of the CFGdegree.

 

 

6. CONFIRMED PLACE

Yaaaasss kweeen! Once your place is confirmed, you’ll also receive loads more details via our programmes team on schedules etc.

FIVE REASONS TO

GET INVOLVED

HIGHLY REGARDED SKILL
SUPER IN DEMAND

Not only are qualifications in coding highly regarded, companies are actively looking to recruit more women to help close the gender gap across the industry.

GROWTH EACH YEAR
(AND SET TO CONTINUE)

Tech continues to grow each year, and this is predicted to continue over the next decade (and probably beyond!) Not only that, but it is growing everywhere.

INDUSTRY AGNOSTIC
AND CODING IS GLOBAL

The great thing about learning how to code is that you can work across multiple industries (and countries!) – finance to health to retail and more – so you’ll never get stuck in one place. 

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
LUCRATIVE CAREERS

With in-demand skills comes lucrative careers. You could start off as a developer and grow into a DevOps role or even move your way up to a CTO position. Plus, the pay is pretty good too!

HAPPIEST ROLES
JOB SATISIFICATION

Glassdoor checked, and according to their list, out of the top 25 happiest jobs,  at least ten tech-linked roles made the coveted positions. Salary, flex working, and job satisfaction were ⭐️

CONNECTING CODERS TO COMPANIES

OUR Spring 2024 COHORT OPPORTUNITIES

Applications are now CLOSED for our Autumn 2023 CFGdegree cohort.

Please make sure you check out the application requirements as some roles do have additional assessments or application requirements.

Please note: We recommend getting your application in as soon as you can. The CFGdegree places are in high demand and applications may close earlier for individual companies if all CFGdegree candidate interview places are filled.

CFGDEGREE:

OPEN OPPORTUNITIES

Our open CFGdegree opportunities are listed below. These are open outside of the usual application time for our cohorts. 

All applications for the Spring ’24 cohort will open on 20th November 2023.

Please make sure you check out the application requirements as some roles do have additional assessments or application requirements. 

If you would like to see more on the types of companies and roles we usually have on the CFGdegree, scroll down to see Autumn cohort details (the main application period for this cohort is now closed, but you’ll get a good sense of what is available with our linked opportunities!)

CFGDEGREE SPRING 2024: UK OPPORTUNITY

Barclays Logo Code First Girls Partner
ROLE/S: Graduate Developer Analyst & Graduate Software Developer
LOCATION/s: Glasgow, Knutsford (Radbroke) & Northampton
Job Start Date: Aug 2024

Barclays is offering places on the Software & Data CFGdegree with roles in Glasgow, Knutsford & Northampton providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

Barclays are looking for applicants from graduating years 2019-2023.

For their Developer Analyst and Software Developer roles, they are accepting applications from candidates with any degree subject graduating from years 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019.

Candidates for either of these roles will be invited to submit their application via CFG and then be directed to the Barclays online application portal to register for further assessments taking place in August 2023.

Please note that successful candidates will be joining the Spring 2024 CFGdegree to start their roles in August 2024.

Barclays can extend or sponsor any visas. However they cannot offer relocation costs for applicants outside the UK.

ABOUT BARCLAYS

With over 325 years of history and expertise in banking, Barclays operates in over 40 countries and employs approximately 83,500 people.
Barclays moves, lends, invests and protects money for customers and clients worldwide.

Barclays was the first bank to appoint a female bank manager, introduce ATMs, and launch credit cards and contactless payment. From the products and services they develop to the partnerships they build, they seek to improve lives and drive growth that benefits everyone.

Those joining can expect immediate responsibility. Collective challenges and inspiring collaborations will expand their minds, while ongoing training will turn fledgling ideas into ground-breaking concepts, providing the expertise that drives the bank and profession as a whole.

Barclays offers a wealth of opportunities for students from all degree disciplines. All they need is a commercial outlook, curious nature, and the ambition to help Barclays become the best bank it can be. In a positive, supportive environment, graduates will have the freedom to create smarter solutions every day.

Because with us, there’s more to discover. There’s more to become.

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OUR PURPOSE

We deploy finance responsibly to support people and businesses, acting with empathy and integrity, championing innovation and sustainability, for the common good and the long term.

OUR VALUES

Our five Values – Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – are our moral compass; the fundamentals of who we are and what we believe is right.

Our Values are: 

Respect
We harness the power of diversity and inclusion in our business, trust those we work with, and value everyone’s contribution.

Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency and fairness in all we do.

Service
We act with empathy and humility, putting the people and businesses we serve at the centre of what we do.

Excellence
We champion innovation and use our energy, expertise and resources to make a positive difference.

Stewardship
We prize sustainability and are passionate about leaving things better than we found them.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

UK & IRELAND OPPORTUNITIES:

autumn 2023

Applications are now CLOSED for our Autumn 2023 CFGdegree cohort.

We keep up the companies and roles after each cohort is closed though so you can get a good sense of what is available with our linked opportunities – from the range of companies we work with through to the types of roles.  The next cohort will be for our Spring 2024 cohort with applications launching in November. 

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SPONSORED PLACES ONLY WITH MENTORING AVAILABLE
LOCATION: WALES

Admiral is sponsoring places on the CFGdegree to educate, mentor and support candidates in securing the tech careers and roles they want.

Admiral is partnering with Code First Girls for the Autumn 2023 CFGdegree to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.

Sponsoring places on the CFGdegree and open to all candidates across Wales, Admiral will provide the opportunity for candidates to interview for a mentorship programme that will be provided by senior tech engineers at Admiral.

Candidates will be encouraged to actively seek employment in the technology industry with Code First Girls providing coaching and interview opportunities. 

MORE FROM ADMIRAL: 

We’re proud to be partnering with Code First Girls to educate, mentor and support women in securing the tech careers they want.

Supporting our community has always been a key part of our culture at Admiral and we’re particularly interested in helping more people to look after their futures.

That’s why we’re proud to be working with Code First Girls whose passion and determination to create opportunities for more women to get into Tech aligns so well with our own values.

We’re excited to see the impact the Autumn 2023 cohort will have on the growing Tech space in Wales and beyond. 

ABOUT ADMIRAL: 

You may know us as a household name in car insurance, but here at Admiral, we specialise in several areas of financial services.

As Wales’ only FTSE 100 company, we pride ourselves on the success we’ve built here, and a lot of that is down to having a diverse and inclusive workforce across all areas of our business.

Known for our test-and-learn approach, we recently launched Admiral Pioneer, a start-up hub with the aim to seed, launch and scale new business initiatives that will become key growth engines in the future (to learn more about our sister companies and start-ups check out Veygo and AFSL).

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: JUNIOR DATA SERVICES DEVELOPERS
LOCATION: Southampton (HAMPSHIRE)
job start date: Jan 2024

Carnival UK is sponsoring places the Data CFGdegree specialisation with roles available upon successful completion of the CFGdegree.

Carnival UK is sponsoring places on the Data CFGdegree specialisation with roles available upon successful completion of the CFGdegree.

They are open to candidates from a wide range of different employment and educational backgrounds. Experience in working in hospitality would be a bonus. 

You can view the job description HERE.

APPLICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Will need to pass DBS – Basic Level

• Currently two days a week in office in Southampton (hybrid) but please be aware this potentially could increase in the future depending on business demand.

• Must have the indefinite right to work in the UK. Carnival UK cannot extend or sponsor any visas.

ABOUT CARNIVAL UK

Our purpose is to create unforgettable holiday happiness 

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape and explore is a magical thing. 

And there is no better holiday than a cruise. 

Luckily for our Guests, no one knows cruising like Carnival UK. Creating unforgettable holiday happiness is in our DNA – we’re part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company; Carnival Corporation & plc.

Between them, the P&O Cruises and Cunard brands have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure and lifelong memories to millions of people collectively for over 350 years. We have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people. 

We fully focus on giving today’s Guests the ultimate holiday experience while adapting to deliver for the traveller of tomorrow. We are protectors of our people, the environment and our brands. We work together, inspiring and empowering each other to be passionate and bold. We have fun creating incredible experiences that we can all be really proud of.

It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel and our distinctive culture, that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice. 

Our people make holiday happiness happen

No one knows cruising like we do and our diverse yet tight-knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values and passion for our purpose. We value having people with a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skills in our business.

Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations and celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. By working together, learning from each other and driving change, we’ll create a working environment that gives equal opportunity to everyone in every aspect of their working role.

Being part of the Technology team 

Technology is part of Carnival UK’s Shared Services team and we support colleagues ashore, alongside colleagues and guests on board P&O Cruises and Cunard ships. 

This includes ensuring onboard applications and infrastructure enable a fantastic guest experience, leading on shoreside tools and technologies. 

Collaborating regularly with colleagues in our North American and European sister brands we draw on a diverse mix of skills across architecture, strategy and digital, infrastructure and operations, information security, compliance and risk, portfolio management, planning and governance. 

As we navigate 2023 and beyond, our long-term vision for Technology is to enable Carnival UK to grow, evolve and transform by continually helping the business to innovate through the application of leading digital technologies.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: 

We’re a holiday company so we know there’s more to life than work. Our comprehensive range of shore colleague benefits is designed to help support your personal and financial health and well-being.

For this role, these include:

• Flexible & Hybrid-Working We’ll support you to find a healthy balance of remote working and time in our fantastic office collaborating, taking part in events and developing the social connections that make working with us so rewarding. Our typical hybrid-working pattern is two days a week in the office.

• Employee Discounted Cruising All employees can book a cruise with P&O Cruises or Cunard once every calendar year at an exclusive employee rate (up to 75% discount off fare). Any cruise, anytime. Plus, access to unlimited late availability cruising.

• Health Cash Plan & Health Screening Option through salary sacrifice to sign up for health cover.

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Carnival UK pay 6% of base salary as a monthly contribution into a pension scheme subject to a personal contribution of 3% or more.

In addition, all Carnival UK colleagues enjoy:

• 25+ days annual leave

• Buy or sell holiday

• Cycle to work scheme

• Modern & open office including dress for your diary

• Perks at Work discount platform Discounts at local shops, services and restaurants

• Eye Test & glasses reimbursement

• 2x annual salary life cover

• Employee assistance program

• Wellbeing activities, at Carnival House and online Digital GP Service

• Bespoke Learning Platform to support personal development

• Car parking for blue badge holders

• GAYE (Give as you earn) scheme

• Electric Car Scheme

 To learn more about Carnival UK and their career opportunities, click HERE

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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SPONSORED PLACES ONLY WITH MENTORING AVAILABLE
LOCATION: UK-WIDE

Dstl is offering sponsored places on both the Software and Data CFGdegree specialisations.

Dstl is sponsoring places across the Software and Data CFGdegree.

They are looking for a mixture of candidates who are either recent university grads or those who are looking to career switch into tech and take on an exciting role. However, you will need to have obtained a minimum of 2 GCSE’s.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats.

For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate with the skills Dstl needs, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. 

Should candidates be offered roles, these roles will be based in Porton Down, Salisbury area with the expectation for regular site attendance due to the classification of the work they undertake.

To be eligible for potential job roles at a later date, candidates must have lived in the UK for 5 of the last 10 years (unless they have served overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of Her Majesty’s Government, or have lived overseas as a result of their parents’ or partner’s government employment).


SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

Sponsored candidates who complete the CFGdegree and go on to make a successful application for a role at DSTL must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is a security check.

See our vetting charter.

DSTL cannot extend or sponsor any visas.

People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks.

 
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

We’ll provide a great range of benefits including:

• Fully flexible working, including alternative working patterns, annualised hours, compressed hours and job share, to name a few.

• Flexible Working hours, a 12 month reference period and the ability to bank hours.

• Excellent learning and development to ensure everyone fulfils their potential.

• Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

• Chartership and accreditation support

• Pension

• Generous annual leave, with the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year.

• A competitive salary

• Onsite gyms and restaurants

• Staff discounts for high street and online shopping, restaurants and days out.

MORE ON DSTL:

Do you have an inquisitive mind?

Do you like to understand how something works?

Are you interested in using your skills on classified projects you can’t see anywhere else?

Can you work in a team of world-class scientists and engineers? Then join Dstl!

WHO ARE DSTL?

The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) is the science, technology and engineering arm of the UK’s Ministry of Defence.

Dstl has set out a bold new vision as the government agency that provides the science inside UK defence and security.

To make this a reality, we are looking for motivated individuals who are inquisitive and have a desire to understand how technology and systems fundamentally operate, who can bring their developing technical experience into play to ensure that Dstl can meet the constantly evolving challenges of the digital age.

At Dstl, we harness science and technology to protect our nation and aims to attract the best talent.

We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas.

We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution.

We are taking positive action to actively encourage under-represented people.

We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl.

It’s not the stuff that we can say that makes this an exciting opportunity….it’s the stuff we can’t – we offer hands-on work like no other, with unique capabilities, facilities and colleagues

We are looking for someone who has:

A passion for engineering and technology, and who is looking for more than just a job – a career.

You will work on a variety of interesting and challenging problems that owing to their sensitivity cannot be done elsewhere, and you will be driven by a desire to ensure that the United Kingdom’s armed forces have the best information and equipment possible.

In addition to your technical skills, you will develop an ability to think systematically, logically and creatively.

You will have a curiosity to understand how things work and why they perform as they do, and you will be able to communicate effectively at all levels with customers and stakeholders.

LINKS TO FIND OUT MORE:

More info on careers at Dstl HERE.

Candidate information pack HERE.

More about working at Dstl HERE.

READ MORE INFO ON DSTL:

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More about the different areas of the business HERE.

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Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: CYBER ANALYST, SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
LOCATION/s: CAMBRIDGE
job start date: Jan 2024

Darktrace is offering places across our Software, Data and Product Management CFGdegree specialisations and will be looking to interview candidates for potential roles upon completion.

Darktrace is open to hearing from candidates from a range of backgrounds, both uni grads and those looking to switch careers. 

Darktrace will be sponsoring candidates on our Software stream for the Software Developer role and candidates on either Data or Product Management CFGdegree specialisations for the Cyber Analyst role.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Software Developer roles are for the Cambridge location only.
  • Upon completion of the degree candidates will need to attend a final interview to be considered for the role
  • 2 – 3 days in the office per week is mandatory
  • This role will require a thorough background check
  • Darktrace cannot extend or sponsor any visas
  • Company start time – January 2024 

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER

CYBER ANALYST 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Private healthcare through Bupa

• Employee assistance program through LifeWorks

• Bike to work scheme

MORE ABOUT DARKTRACE:

Darktrace (DARK.L), a global leader in cyber security artificial intelligence, delivers complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. 

Breakthrough innovations from the Darktrace Cyber AI Research Centre in Cambridge, UK and its R&D centre in The Hague, Netherlands have resulted in over 135 patent applications filed and significant research published to contribute to the cyber security community. 

Darktrace’s technology continuously learns and updates its knowledge of ‘you’ for an organization and applies that understanding to achieve an optimal state of cyber security.

It is delivering the first ever Cyber AI Loop, fueling a continuous end-to-end security capability that can autonomously prevent, detect, and respond to novel, in-progress threats in real time. 

Darktrace employs over 2,200 people around the world and protects over 8,400 organizations globally from advanced cyber-threats. It was named one of TIME magazine’s ‘Most Influential Companies’ in 2021.

Find out more about Darktrace on their website HERE

Check out Darktrace careers video HERE

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: DIGITAL DELIVERY ASSOCIATE
LOCATION: DUBLIN
job start date: Jan/Feb 2024

ffh Management Services is offering sponsorship on the Full-Stack CFGdegree and a +Masters in DevOps & Cloud for one successful candidate upon completion, and there is one role available initially for a 1-year contract.

ffh Management Services is offering sponsorship on the Full-Stack CFGdegree and a +Masters in DevOps and Cloud, and there is one role available initially for a 1-year contract, for a successful candidate upon completion.

They are offering a full-time job offer (2 days a week in the office (more on rare occasions) – flexi-time. core hours are 10am-4pm)

You can view the job description HERE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Open to both recent university graduates and career switchers, but a university degree is required.

Must have indefinite right to work in Ireland. Cannot extend or sponsor any visas.

Would ideally be looking for a candidate living in or the surrounding counties of Dublin. Please note, interviews will take place in person in the Dublin office.

ABOUT FFH MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Fairfax Financial Holdings is primarily engaged in value investment management and is one of the largest Property and Casualty insurance company network’s globally. There are over 25 companies which employs over 15,000 personnel. 

Fairfax values honesty, hard work, and humility hence Fairfax’s modest public profile. In Dublin, ffh Management Services, engages in Fairfax strategic partnerships, focused on Fairfax subsidiary and affiliated companies. 

We deliver global business services through Strategic Advisory Services., Financial Reporting, Technology Services, Mergers and Acquisitions. Despite Fairfax’s financial size, we take pride in our small office footprint, with the Dublin and Toronto office each containing less than 60 people. 

The low headcount ensures our office remains a supportive, collaborative, social environment with vast opportunities to make an impact on our operating companies 

We are looking for someone who:

• Hard-working

• Team players who can build relationships in our office and also with our clients (other Fairfax Companies)

• People who embrace continuous improvement

• Driven to achieve quality results

• Motivates, and can lead by example

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work in a small office where you will be given a lot of guidance etc. whilst also being part of a large multinational organisation with many opportunities to grow and learn

• Candidate will be mentored and provided with support, and career progression opportunities quite quickly

• Opportunity to develop your skillset by working on a wide range of initiatives for a wide ranging client base across the globe

• The opportunity to learn from leading experts by taking part in Fairfax wide working groups

• Once candidates have settled and are confident within their role, they will see direct interaction with the CEOs and C-suite members of our subsidiaries.

• A fair and friendly office where ‘ego’s’ are not accepted

• We believe in having fun – at work

• We are hard working but not at the expense of our families

• Flexible working arrangements

This role is initially for a 1 year contract.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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SPONSORED PLACES ONLY WITH POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES TO BE INVITED TO APPLY TO CYBER SECURITY, CYBER ANALYSIS, CYBER DENIAL AND CYBER ACCESS
LOCATION/s: CHELTENHAM, MANCHESTER, SCARBOROUGH
(& LANCASHIRE IN COMING YEARS)

GCHQ is sponsoring places across our Software, Data and Full-Stack CFGdegree and successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to apply for roles across Cyber @ GCHQ.

GCHQ is sponsoring places across our three CFGdegree specialisation areas.

They are looking for a mixture of candidates who are either recent university grads or those who are looking to career switch into tech.

While successful completion of a GCHQ-sponsored CFGdegree does not guarantee a role with the organisation, graduates will be invited to GCHQ for exciting seminars and may have the opportunity to apply for roles within Cyber Security, Cyber Analysis, Cyber Denial and Cyber Access. 

These roles will be based in Cheltenham, Manchester or Scarborough with a view to move to Lancashire in the coming years. 

Applicants must have a minimum of 2 GCSEs and hold British Nationality.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

GCHQ-sponsored candidates who complete the CFGdegree and go on to make a successful application for a role at GCHQ will be required to undergo security checks before they can be appointed.

GCHQ cannot extend or sponsor any visas. 

You can view information on the recruitment and security vetting process HERE. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Upon completion of the CFGdegree, there may be opportunities to apply for a permanent role within GCHQ, where you will enjoy the following benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays.

• Flexible working patterns

• Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme

• Interest-free season ticket loan

• Excellent pension scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
Paid parental and adoption leave.

• Opportunities for remote/hybrid working (dependent on role)

…to name just a few!

MORE ON GCHQ:

GCHQ are the Government Communications Headquarters.

At GCHQ, we unlock the complex world of data and communications to keep the UK and its citizens safe, both in the real world and online.

Tasked by the UK government, we are a world-leading intelligence, cyber and security agency.

Working closely with Government partners, we protect the UK from threats including serious organised crime, terrorism, and cyber-attacks.

A role in GCHQ means you’ll have varied and fascinating work in a supportive and encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork

We’re really proud of our purpose – and our people. Join us to be a part of it all.

To find out more about GCHQ and our recruitment opportunities, please click HERE.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: DIGITAL DELIVERY APPRENTICE AUTOMATION TESTER
DIGITAL DELIVERY APPRENTICE FRONT END DEVELOPER
DIGITAL DELIVERY APPRENTICE DYNAMICS DEVELOPER
DIGITAL DELIVERY APPRENTICE DEVELOPER JUNIOR ITSM IMPROVEMENT ANALYST
LOCATION: NEWPORT
job start date: Feb 2024

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is offering places across both the Software and Full-Stack CFGdegree with the opportunity to interview for a range of roles at the IPO.

The IPO is sponsoring places on our Full-Stack CFGdegree & places on our Software CFGdegree and are looking for a mix of candidates from recent graduates to those who are looking to change careers, and the IPO are open to all backgrounds of education.

The role is based in Newport, with flexible working offered. You must be willing to travel into their office once a week. 

There are some really exciting roles available, which you can read more on via the link below.

Candidates will be required to complete a security clearance check if successful and must have the right to work in the UK.

IPO cannot extend or sponsor any visas. 

Role will begin in January 2024

JOB ROLE DESCRIPTIONS

Digital Delivery Apprentice Automation Tester

Digital Delivery Apprentice Front-end Developer

Digital Delivery Apprentice Dynamics Developer

Digital Delivery Apprentice Developer

Junior ITSM Improvement Analyst

BENEFITS

Benefits of working in the Digital, Data and Technology Department of the IPO 

  • A dedicated Academy team to support individuals’ ongoing personal and career development.

Specialist support also includes:

  • Access to women in tech mentoring programme
  • Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access
  • Access to Microsoft ESI training suit
  • Tutor-led training through Civil Service Learning and our training partners
  • Diver and varied job shadowing and development opportunities
  • Substantial support for career progression mechanisms, interview technique, coaching & mentoring and much more

Benefits of working with the wider IPO:

  • Hybrid working with no core hours
  • A very generous pension scheme with 27.1% – 27.9% employer contributions. 

Further information can be found around the benefits of joining the Civil Service can be found via the Civil Service Pension Scheme page.

  • 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave;
  • The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out by looking at

Disability Jobs, BME Jobs and LGBT Jobs

  • A variety of support functions including our excellent Staff Counselling Service which is a source of support for all staff at the IPO
  • A flexible working scheme which has no core hours and excellent opportunities for home, part-time and term-time working;
  • Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments
  • Excellent development opportunities
  • Opportunities to join many civil-service clubs such as the Sports and Social Association,

Motoring Club (CSMA), which provide numerous discounts to members.

MORE ABOUT THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE (IPO):

The IPO are delighted to be partnering with the Code First Girls organisation to provide training and fixed term job roles.

This is an exciting 2-year opportunity for people who are enthusiastic about learning and wanting to further develop their skills.

You will be based in The Intellectual Property Office (IPO), the home of innovation in the UK and official government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright.

Our teams work at the heart of innovation and help enable creativity to flourish.Our people make the IPO.

We are proud to have an inclusive, open culture, where diversity is embraced, and our differences valued. Our culture is built on fairness and opportunity for all.

We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference and want to support equality in the tech sector and remove the barriers women face entering STEM careers.

The CFGdegree will train you for a career pathway in either full stack or software with a range of different roles within the IPO. The 6 applicants that secure a position on the CFGdegree will be offered a 2-year fixed-term appointment at the IPO.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: SOFTWARE ENGINEERS
LOCATION/s: STEVENAGE & Bristol
job start date: Jan 2024

MBDA is sponsoring places on our Software Engineer CFGdegree with roles available for successful candidates at the location above.

MBDA are sponsoring places across our Software Engineer CFGdegree. They are looking for candidates who are looking to career switch into tech.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have lived in the UK for the past 5 years.
  • Be a UK national
  • SC clearance required
  • Be willing to work full time in the office due to high-security nature of role
  • Be a career-switcher with 2 years work experience in any role (this does not need to be tech-related)
  • Be willing to commute to MBDA’s Stevenage or Bristol office up to 5 days per week 
  • MBDA cannot extend or sponsor any visas. 
  • Role starts in January 2024

ABOUT MBDA

MBDA is a leading defence manufacturer in Europe, with close to 5,000 UK employees working together to deliver products that protect our nations, people and armed forces, as well as those of our allies.

We continually strive to be an inclusive employer of choice, and as a business, we support numerous initiatives trying to grow diversity in STEM professions, and within MBDA itself.

Our Dynamic Working policies enhanced parental leave, and other workplace benefits mean our people are trusted to work in ways that suit both their own needs and those of the organisation.

To find out more about MBDA and our recruitment opportunities, please visit the MBDA careers page HERE. 

JOB ROLE LINKS

Software Development Engineer

Mission Planning Software Engineer 

Software Design Engineer (Stevenage) 

Software Design Engineer (Bristol)

Also check MBDA LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram & Youtube.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: TECHNOLOGY ANALYST
LOCATION: Glasgow
job start date: Feb or Aug 2024

Morgan Stanley is offering places on our Software CFGdegree specialisation across London and Glasgow with the opportunity to join the 15-week Technology Analyst Programme if successful at the Assessment Centre stage, with permanent roles to follow upon completion.

The team at Morgan Stanley are looking for 2023 or 2024 graduates from any degree discipline (incl. Masters and Postgraduates) OR candidates with a maximum of one year’s relevant work experience to join their 15-week Technology Analyst Programme in London or Glasgow.

The roles will be hybrid with the possibility to work from home two days a week depending on projects and teams.

On completion of the CFGdegree candidates will have to complete a tech assessment as part of an Assessment Centre, which you need to pass to be offered a role.

For more information on the role:

TECHNOLOGY ANALYST ROLE

Find out more about Morgan Stanley’s benefits HERE.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 3 days/week in office. Can be permanently in office if desired
  • Must be proficient in speaking English
  • Either 2023/24 Graduates (Masters and postgraduates accepted) but must have graduated up to one year ago OR Maximum 1 year relevant work experience

Role start date: February or August 2024

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm and a market leader in investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

At Morgan Stanley, we are shaping the future of our global business and contributing to our local community.

Our team works across numerous areas, including Technology, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Risk Management, Operations and Data & Analytics.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: SOFTWARE ENGINEERS
LOCATION/s: EDINBURGH & MANCHESTER
job start date: Feb 2024

NatWest has exciting job opportunities in our Software,  CFGdegree + Masters in Dev Ops and Cloud. The roles are based in London, Edinburgh and Manchester and are open to career switchers with a minimum of two years’ experience or equivalent part-time.

NatWest would love to hear from candidates from a range of backgrounds, ideally with two years of work experience in any field who are ready to get into a career in tech. 

As part of the learning and lead-up to your role at NatWest, all candidates will also take part in the CFGdegree +Masters cohort in DevOps & Cloud.

Additionally, once you start, you will have additional training in our full-stack CFGdegree specialisation providing extra learning and qualifications with on-the-job training!

Roles to start February 2024.

You can find out more about the role -> SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Please note: You will need to complete a pre-employment screening including background, employment and financial credit checks for this role. 

UK Visa Requirements: You will also need to have the right to work in the UK or have settlement status for this role.

NATWEST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

We give every colleague pension funding on top of their salary to help you save for life after work. Pension funding is 10% of salary for colleagues in the UK.

Colleagues at the next grade get 10% value account, that you can choose to spend on Healthcare Options like Dental Insurance, Private Medical Cover, and Lifestyle options to save on regular shopping, bike for work, childcare and many more.

This is an addition to a great starting salary!

MORE ON NATWEST ROLES: 

Inclusion – By understanding the needs of our colleagues we attract even more great people to work here. We hire the best people for the position on offer. Regardless of gender, race, culture, creed or physical abilities. And we always will. 

Reward – We believe that rewards are about more than the salary you receive for a job well done. And we know that no one knows what’s right for you better than you do. By offering a range of flexible benefits, we give you the chance to choose what’s most important for your lifestyle today, and for your future tomorrow.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: JUNIOR DATA AND REPORTING ANALYST, JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER, JUNIOR FIELD APPLICATION ENGINEER
LOCATION: crawley, WEST SUSSEX
job start date: Jan 2024

Nexteq is offering a sponsored place with no job role available and sponsored places with potential job roles across our Software, Data and Product Management CFGdegree specialisations with a candidate also going on to complete our Data Analyst +Masters.

Nexteq is offering a sponsored place with no job role available and sponsored places with potential job roles across our Software, Data and Product Management CFGdegree specialisations with a candidate who completes the Data specialism going on to complete our Data Analyst +Masters.

Nexteq are looking for career switchers or recent graduates who are ambitious, curious and inventive, have good problem-solving skills, and have a strong team ethic.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum education requirement of 6th Form, College or Apprenticeship Education equivalent.

• Must be able to commute to the office locations.

• Candidates should expect to be in the office on a day to day basis.

Applicants must take a tech assessment following completion of the degree to be offered a role.

For more information on the roles:

JUNIOR DATA AND REPORTING ANALYST

JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER

JUNIOR FIELD APPLICATION ENGINEER

All roles will be employed by Nexteq as the legal employe, however the roles they are hiring are in the central Nexteq IT team and in the Densitron Broadcast teams. 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Private medical care

• Health Shield medical support scheme

• Defined contribution pension

• 28 days holiday per year

• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

• Counselling and legal advice support line.

Our company culture promotes a positive social contribution from the team so we have a budget for volunteering days and charitable giving events through the year which employees can take advantage of.

ABOUT NEXTEQ

Nexteq plc is a London Stock Exchange listed B2B technology company that enables customers in selected industrial markets to outsource the design, development and supply of non-core aspects of their product offering.

We operate in sectors which are undergoing a technology evolution which require products and solutions that are not fully addressed by other generalist technology businesses. 

With a high degree of focus, we are experts in these selected industries, both commercially and technologically. As a result, we not only offer solutions to customers’ known challenges, but also drive innovation to improve their products as well.

We are a global business operating in 8 countries with customers in over 50 countries.
Nexteq operates under two trading brands, Quixant which is focused on computer technology for the casino gaming and slot machine industry and Densitron which develops and manufactures human machine interface technology for broadcast, medical and other industrial sectors.

More information on the Nexteq can be found at www.nexteqplc.com and on our career opportunities at www.nexteqplc.com/careers.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Graduate/Apprentice Software Engineers
LOCATION/s: PORTSMOUTH & MALVERN
job start date: Jan 2024

QinetiQ is sponsoring places on the CFGdegree pathway for Software Engineering and Full Stack Developers. Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to apply for some of our roles following the successful completion of the course.

QinetiQ is open to hearing from candidates from a range of backgrounds, both uni grads and those looking to switch careers. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

At QinetiQ you would be working with some of the most dedicated and talented people who enjoy their work and take pride in their accomplishments.

We offer a wide range of roles across Engineering, Science, Technology, Digital and Data and more, working with cutting edge technology and some of the industry’s most brilliant minds.

As well as regular team initiatives and collaborative working, at QinetiQ we have Cortex – our social network group for new starters.  Cortex run a number of social groups within each site, as a way to help new starters settle in and also help colleagues build processional relationships which help improve business efficiency.

For more information on the role:

Graduate/Apprentice Software Engineer

REQUIREMENTS

• Career-switchers & grads

• Must be able to pass SC clearance

• British Nationals

• Must have lived in the UK for last 5 years

We would love to hear from you if you are someone who is a recent university graduate for someone who is looking to switch careers into the field of technology and engineering. Please note, QinetiQ will require you to undergo security checks before you can be appointed.

Role start date: January 2024

ABOUT QINETIQ

What we do

We offer our customers world-class expertise in advice, services (particularly test and evaluation) and innovative technology-based products.

We deploy our scientific and technological knowledge, proven research capabilities and unique, purpose-built facilities to provide both services and products that meet the needs of a wide range of global customers.

We operate primarily in the defence, security and critical national infrastructure markets.

Our People

QinetiQ is a company of over 6,000 people dedicated to being on the side of their customers.

They are pragmatic and hugely experienced, looking always for enterprising, agile ways to create real benefit and added value.

They are also natural collaborators, adept at making vital connections through forging industry partnerships and harnessing the best talents within the supply chain. It is these qualities, demonstrated every day by our employees, that mean QinetiQ can be trusted as a partner to enable, assure and protect our customers’ interests.

Our Facilities

QinetiQ manages and operates extensive testing and evaluation capabilities for air, land, sea and target systems.

We collaborate closely and responsively to give defence departments, industry customers and academia a competitive edge through the safe and secure conduct of operational and tactical training exercises that combine both real world and simulated events.

BENEFITS 

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working patterns through Adaptive Working
  • Opportunities for remote/hybrid working (dependent on role)
  • Opportunities to be recognised through our ThankQ scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Shares Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee shop
  • Savings on health cash plans for you and your family
  • Options to make monthly donations to charities of your choice directly from your pay

Read more about QinetiQ’s benefits HERE.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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SPONSORED PLACES ONLY
LOCATION/s: EDINBURGH & GLASGOW

Skyscanner is offering sponsored places on our Data, Software and Product Management CFGdegree and providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

Skyscanner will be sponsoring candidates across three of our CFGdegree specialisations – Software, Data and Product Management. They are keen to hear from a range of candidates, particularly those who are keen to switch careers into tech. 

Skyscanner is wanting to give these sponsored places to those located in London, Glasgow and Edinburgh to help support the local communities they operate in, by providing opportunities for candidates to upskill and get into tech.

Skyscanner is excited to be offering sponsored CFGdegree places across Data, Software or Product Management to support those looking to switch careers into technology.

They would like to welcome applications from those with experience from any industry and you don’t have to have a degree to apply – just a passion for making the world a more awesome place through tech. 

They are also looking forward to using their Engineering prowess to help support you throughout the degree, so after graduation, you can apply anywhere you like with confidence and begin the next phase of your career.   

MORE ABOUT SKYSCANNER:

Skyscanner is a global leader in travel helping travellers plan and book their trip with ease and confidence.

Every month Skyscanner connects over 100 million travellers in 52 countries and 30 languages to more than 1200 trusted travel partners so they can find the best flight, hotel or car hire options.

Making use of the latest technology, Skyscanner simplifies the complexity of travel and provides honest and transparent solutions, searching more than 10 billion prices every day so travellers can be sure they’ve seen the best possible options, all in one place.

Founded in 2003, Skyscanner has offices worldwide, in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America where traveller-first innovations are developed, powered by data and insights.

Skyscanner is committed to helping shape a more responsible future for travel in collaboration with our partners, so that every traveller can explore our world effortlessly for generations come.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
LOCATION: CHELTENHAM
job start date: Jan/Feb 2024

TRAPDOOR Labs is offering places on our Software CFGdegree specialisation with the opportunity to start in a Junior Software Engineering role upon completion.

TRAPDOOR Labs is open to hearing from candidates from a range of backgrounds, both uni grads and those looking to switch careers. 

The team at TRAPDOOR are hiring Junior Software Engineers to join them full-time at their office in Cheltenham.

The roles will be hybrid with the possibility to work from home two days a week depending on projects.

For more information on the role:

JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be British citizens, or dual nationality, who have been residing in the UK for at least 7 of the last 10 years.

Role start date: January/February 2024

MORE ABOUT TRAPDOOR LABS

TRAPDOOR Labs is a new and exciting cyber security start-up specialised in the design and development of high-quality, reliable software.

With a combined industry experience of 20+ years, our team has a reputation for excellence and a history of delivering cutting-edge products in a challenging problem space.

Career Progression

As part of this role you will have the opportunity to develop your current skillset and also learn new programming languages and technologies.

TRAPDOOR Labs uses a wide range of different technologies in our products including VueJS, C#, Python, C++, C, x86/x64 Assembly, AWS, OS Internals (Windows & Linux), Robot Framework.

While working as part of one of our software development teams you will also be able to use tools that make it easier to manage the software development lifecycle.

TRAPDOOR Labs will support you with guidance on use of products such as: – Atlassian Suite (BitBucket, Jira & Confluence) for version control, issue management and documentation, Git, Azure DevOps, and Jenkins for version control and continuous integration.

Training

TRAPDOOR Labs believes in investing in our staff to ensure everyone has the necessary skills to perform at their best and to provide opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • Attendance of appropriate training courses and conferences (E.g. BlackHat/DefCon, CanSecWest)
  • Individual budget for personal learning through PluralSight or other similar training platforms

Flexible Working

At TRAPDOOR Labs we believe in providing a flexible working environment where possible.

While the nature of our work and customers means that not all of our work can be conducted at home, where possible we are committed to providing flexibility in a working location:

  • Possibility of working from home for certain projects up to 2 days per week
  • Flexible working hours

Work-Life Balance

Life shouldn’t be entirely about work, at TRAPDOOR Labs we believe in promoting a healthy work-life balance to ensure the well-being of our staff:

  • Generous Holiday Package
  • Company-funded social events

Merchandise
While working for TRAPDOOR Labs, you will be an ambassador for our brand.

We expect you to represent the company with pride while at work and we can provide you with:

  • Company-branded IT equipment
  • Branded clothing (hoodies, t-shirts, caps etc) – Branded accessories (chilly’s mugs, lanyards, stickers)

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Software Engineering Intern
LOCATION/s: LONDON & BIRMINGHAM

Goldman Sachs is sponsoring places on the Software CFGdegree specialisation and is open to hearing from candidates, especially career switchers and graduates.

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers.

They are looking for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Goldman Sachs is sponsoring places on the Software CFGdegree specialisation linked to a software engineering internship, giving you the opportunity to launch your career in technology.

Each CFGdegree is linked to a software engineering internship role, whereby successful graduates will work within Goldman Sachs engineering teams, solving real-life problems for our business and our clients.

As part of this internship opportunity, you are able to explore full-time opportunities with us.

Must have right to work in UK with no visa restrictions.

Goldman Sachs cannot extend or sponsor visas. 

CODING ASSESSMENT 

All candidates are required to complete and pass a coding assessment upon graduation of the CFGdegree to join the internship.

The Goldman Sachs software engineering internship is most suited to recent graduates or anyone who wants to kick-start their career in tech.

These entry-level roles are based in London or Birmingham and candidate must have a university degree to apply.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

Goldman Sachs’ mission is to advance sustainable economic growth and financial opportunity across the globe.

Drawing upon over 150 years of experience working with the world’s leading businesses, entrepreneurs, and institutions, we mobilise our people and resources to advance the success of our clients, broaden individual prosperity and accelerate economic progress for all.

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Build innovations that drive our business and financial markets worldwide.

Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action.

Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Access & Fulfilment Analyst
LOCATION/s: EDINBURGH, GLASGOW, NEWCASTLE

Tesco Bank is offering places on our Software specialisation with candidates also going on to complete our Cyber Security +Masters.

Tesco Bank are looking for a mixture of candidates who are either recent university grads or those who are looking to career switch into tech.

Tesco Bank will be offering permanent roles upon successful completion of the CFGdegree and +Masters.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be willing to go into Edinburgh office once per month

This is a hybrid role where you are required in the office 1-2 times per week 

Roles to start in February 2024

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

ACCESS & FULFILMENT ANALYST

ASSOCIATE SYSTEM ENGINEER

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Annual Bonus

Holidays- full-time equivalent holiday entitlement is 7.2 weeks (including bank holidays)

Buy Holidays – You can buy additional holidays before the start of each holiday year tax-free.

After 12 weeks of service, you are eligible for company sick pay increases to a maximum of 6 weeks full pay and 3 weeks half pay after 1 year of service.

If you have at least one year of service on the qualifying week, you will receive enhanced maternity pay for 28 weeks.

After three months of service, you will receive 10% off most purchases at Tesco. This discount increases to 15% for a limited time after each pay day. You will also receive 20% off Tesco clothing all year round. Your total discount is limited to £1,500 in a year

Cycle to Work – If you want to cycle to work you can buy a new bike tax-free.

Save As You Earn (SAYE) – If you have over three months of continuous service when the SAYE window opens, you can buy Tesco shares at a future date (three to five years) based on a reduced share price fixed on the point of offer.

Buy As You Earn (BAYE) – After three months, you can buy shares at the market price every four weeks from your gross salary, before Income Tax and NIContributions.

Vitality – Unlock a variety of rewards and discounts as you achieve your health and wellbeing goals with Vitality

Travel Season Ticket Loans. If you have been with us for six months, apply for a season ticket loan (up to £5,000) to help pay for your travel.

MORE ABOUT TESCO BANK:

At Tesco our purpose is to help our customers, communities, and the planet a little better every day. And at Tesco Bank we aim to give our customers smarter money helps, for everyday life, building on the foundations that have made Tesco a truly great British brand – and a success worldwide.

Bringing that success to the financial services industry means attracting the finest talent to Tesco Bank, creating a backbone of excellence for our business – and offering people like you the chance to make a wide-ranging and long-lasting impact in a business that’s breathing new life into the industry.

We’re on a mission to make our customers happier and more successful by putting them in control of their finances.

We began life in 1997 and now help more than 5 million customers with everything from insuring their pets, to saving for that something special.

We’ll champion what matters to our colleagues and customers – caring about the communities where they live, and our planet.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Associate Software Engineer
LOCATION: LEEDS
job start date: Jan 2024

Flutter is offering places on the Full-Stack and Software CFGdegree specialisations with a linked role for each successful graduate.

Flutter UK & Ireland would love to hear from a mix of recent uni grads and career switchers for these roles, and are open to all educational backgrounds.

Flutter UK & Ireland are sponsoring candidates on both the Full-stack and Software CFGdegree specialisations with roles as a Associate Software Engineer with the roles to commence January 2024.

Flutter UK & Ireland offer hybrid working, with up to 3 days in office being required per week. 

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

ASSOCIATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Roles to start in January 2024.

EMPLOYEE & SECURITY CHECKS:

  • Identity check
  • Adverse financial check
  • Employment references
  • Global Sanctions and PEP (Politically Exposed Person) check
  • Disclosure and Barring Service checks (‘DBS’ which is a check of criminal records)
  • Flutter UK & Ireland cannot extend or sponsor any visas

You will need to have the right to work in the UK or have settlement status for this role.

MORE ABOUT FLUTTER UK & IRELAND

We’re the UK & Ireland division of Flutter Entertainment – and the home to some of the biggest names in the betting and gaming industry.

Flutter UK & Ireland unites a dozen brands including powerhouses Paddy Power, Betfair, Tombola and Sky Betting & Gaming, bringing together hundreds of teams and thousands of colleagues who create trusted entertainment for millions of customers every week.

We dare to be different, to achieve industry-leading innovation and make gambling safer for every player.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Software Engineer
LOCATION/s: BRISTOL & EDINBURGH
job start date: jan 2024

Kaluza is offering places on the Full-Stack & Data CFGdegree with roles in London, Bristol and Edinburgh and providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

Kaluza is open to hearing from candidates from a range of backgrounds, both uni grads and those looking to switch careers. 

Kaluza will be hiring Software Engineers for hybrid working roles located in London, Bristol and Edinburgh. 

Roles to start in January 2024

ABOUT KALUZA

Kaluza wants to power a world where net-zero is within everyone’s reach, by building the platform that will accelerate a sustainable, affordable and resilient energy transition. 

It’s a huge challenge, but often the toughest problems are the most rewarding to solve.

Since launching in 2019, Kaluza’s technology has been empowering some of the biggest energy suppliers to better serve millions of customers.

From revolutionising billing to smart electric vehicle charging, our real-time cloud platforms transform supplier operations, reducing cost to serve and boosting engagement. 

And most importantly, they enable suppliers’ customers to drive decarbonisation with smart, low carbon technologies.

  • You will learn and work on the codebase used within your team
  • You will be working on fixing bugs, building new features and learning how to test and deploy these to test and production environments
  • You will be exposed to new technologies and tools whilst learning how to use them
  • Learning agile best practices, being part of the team ceremonies, breaking down large pieces of work to enable smaller incremental delivery
  • Learning operational support best practice for your teams services

BENEFITS

  • Pension Scheme
  • Kaluza Share Scheme
  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme
  • Private Medical Insurance + Virtual GP
  • Life Assurance
  • Access to Further – a Climate Action app
  • Free Mortgage Advice and Eye Tests
  • Perks at Work – access to thousands of retail discounts
  • 5% Flex Fund to spend on the benefits you want most
  • 26 days holiday
  • Flexible bank holidays, giving you an additional 8 days which you can choose to take whenever you like
  • Progressive leave policies with no qualifying service periods, including 26 weeks full pay if you have a new addition to your family
  • Dedicated personal learning and home office budgets
  • Flexible working — we trust you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle

JOB DESCRIPTION

Software Engineer

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

ROLE/S: Roles in Cybersecurity, Innovation Labs and Data & AI
LOCATION/s: London, Bristol, Birmingham & Manchester

BT is offering places on the Software, Data & Full-Stack CFGdegree with roles in London, Bristol, Birmingham and Manchester, providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

BT is open to hearing from candidates from a range of backgrounds, both uni grads and those looking to switch careers. 

BT are hiring candidates for their Cybersecurity, Innovation labs and Data & AI teams. These roles are located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Birmingham.

BT operate a smart working policy with a principle of 2 hybrid working days.

BT cannot extend or sponsor any visas. 

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

GOOGLE CLOUD ENGINEER

PAAS AUTOMATION ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL

CYBERSECURITY

ABOUT BT

The connections you make will help shape tomorrow.

›BT Group built the modern world. We’ve been connecting people, devices and machines for over 170 years.

Join us and you’ll help us to keep innovating – creating the platforms, products and services that will empower people, businesses and governments, transforming our homes, our lives and the wider world we share. Whichever of our brands you’re working for, it’s a brilliant chance to bring yourself to work.

We’ll help you to grow as fast as we do – to channel your energy and ideas into helping solve some of the world’s biggest challenges – from cybersecurity to the climate emergency.

When we connect, there’s no limit to what we can achieve.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Associate Consultant
LOCATION/s: Reading, Manchester and Glasgow
job start date: jan 2024

HSO is offering places on the Product Management CFGdegree with remote role opportunities, providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

HSO International Retail, is excited about this opportunity to attract more women into Tech.

We offer sponsored places in our Product Management stream to postgraduates and Career switchers to boost your IT skills and build a rewarding career as a Tech Consultant in Retail. If you like finding innovative solutions to unique problems, want to work with the world’s largest retailers and have a love of technology then continue reading!

If you have experience in the Retail sector and looking to switch career to Tech, or if you have recently completed your degree and are intrigued in understanding the role of a Consultant and the value you could bring to a business then we would love to hear from you.

REQUIREMENTS

This role involves attending one of their UK or Netherlands offices one day per week.

The role also includes regular international travel, and the successful candidates would need to be happy to travel approximately once per month to client sites when required. There would be some flexibility in regards to dates.

A passport to travel would be required.

HSO are eager to hear from candidates who have either 10 years retail experience OR a degree with a minimum 2:1 and an interest in the retail industry.

HSO International cannot extend or sponsor any visas. 

ABOUT HSO INTERNATIONAL

We help Retail Companies transform and modernise their business operations, adopt intelligent automation, deliver real-time performance insights and connect the enterprise.

Founded in 1987 and recognised as a trusted advisor, HSO is one of the world’s top business solution and implementation partners, large enough to serve, small enough to care.

Our Global Footprint and Delivery Capabilities HSO is 100% dedicated to Microsoft technology, with practices that offer our clients a complete set of Microsoft cloud solutions from a single global partner.

HSO is a proven global leader with unique delivery capabilities offered from our dedicated Microsoft practices in more than 34 offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

BENEFITS

  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity for hybrid working, or travel, so you achieve your ideal work-life balance.
  • 24 days holiday allowance plus public holidays
  • In addition to base salary, an attractive performance-based bonus and other benefits.
  • Be part of a growing international, dynamic and skilled team.

Additional language skills would be a bonus.

COMPANY LINKS

HSO International’s Career Page

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S:JUNIOR DATA SCIENTIST, Junior Data Engineer & Junior Full Stack Engineers
LOCATION: LONDON
job start date: Jan 2024

EDF Trading is offering places on the Full-Stack & Data CFGdegree with roles in London and providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

EDF Trading is open to hearing from candidates from a range of backgrounds, both uni grads and those looking to switch careers. 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to pass Credit checks & basic DBS
  • EDF Training cannot extend or sponsor any visas.

Role start date: January 2024

For more information on the roles there are 1 x Junior Data Scientist, 1 x Junior Data Engineer & 2 x Junior Full-Stack Engineers. Descriptions here :

JUNIOR DATA SCIENTIST

JUNIOR DATA ENGINEER

JUNIOR FULL STACK ENGINEERS

ABOUT EDF TRADING

Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world!

Who are we?

We are EDF Trading, part of the EDF Group, a world leader in low-carbon sustainable electricity generation partnered with JERA, one of Japan’s largest utilities; the perfect organisation at which to begin or progress your career in the commodities sector.

When you join EDF Trading you’ll become part of a diverse international team who challenge conventional ideas, test new approaches and think outside the box.

EDF Group and our customers all over the world trust that their assets are managed by us in the most effective and efficient manner and are protected through expert risk management.

Trading for over 20 years, it’s experience that makes us leaders in the field. Energy is what we do.

Energy markets evolve rapidly so our team needs to remain agile, flexible and ready to spot opportunities across all the markets we trade in: power, gas, LNG, LPG, oil and environmental products. Energy is what we do.

Most of all, we value our people. Become part of the team and you will be offered a great range of benefits which include hybrid working, a personal pension plan, private medical and dental insurance, bi-annual health assessment, corporate gym memberships, electric car lease programme, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, volunteering opportunities and much more.

We even provide free fruit to keep you healthy.

Gender balance and inclusion are very high on the agenda at EDF Trading so you will become part of an ever-diversifying family of around 800 colleagues based in London, Paris, Singapore, Tokyo and Houston.

Regular social and networking events, both physical and virtual, will ensure that you always feel connected to your colleagues and the business.

Join us, make a difference, and help shape the future of energy.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: INSIGHTS & DATA CONSULTANTS
LOCATION/s: UK-Wide
job start date: Jan/Feb 2024

Capgemini is offering places on our Data CFGdegree with a number of different job roles across the UK. 

Capgemini is looking for a mix of candidates from recent graduates to Career Switchers with some work experience.

Capgemini will be offering places across the Data CFGdegree specialisation. 

Capgemini offers hybrid working – you can read more about the policy HERE.

There may be some requirements to travel to client sites for work.  

Find out more about the role:

INSIGHTS & DATA CONSULTANT

SECURITY CHECKS:

These clients require various levels of clearance due to the nature of the project work.

In order to be eligible for the Insights & Data Consultant role, candidates must be eligible for security check clearance.

This means you must have the LAST 5 YEARS’ residency in the UK and have no continuous absences outside the UK for 28 days or more (for example, if you went travelling and were outside the UK for 28 days continuously, within the last 5 years, you will NOT be eligible for SC)

There is no restriction on Nationality (but must not hold dual citizenship) – you will just need to be SC eligible as per above.

Capgemini cannot extend or sponsor any visas

You can find out info on the types of clearance HERE.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Group Income Protection – included in the total reward package

• Life Assurance – included in the total reward package

• Pension – included in total reward package (6% company contribution, applicable if the employee pays a further 4% into Pension from their reward package)

Thrive support to manage stress and anxiety

Peppy access to expert health support related to menopause, fertility and early parenthood

• Plus, options to select further benefits and cost comes out of the reward package; Dental, GymPass, Holiday Trading and more.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI:

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology.

The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future.

It is a responsible and diverse organisation of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries.

Focused on the fast-evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms.

Capgemini offers hybrid working, however, you will need to be willing to travel to client sites, which may at times include working away from home during the week.

Get the future you want

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. 

But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. 

A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses. 

And it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. 

And you’ll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

Capgemini. Get The Future You Want.  

Watch and find out more about Capgemini HERE

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Data Science Graduate and Technology Engineering Graduate
LOCATION/S: Edinburgh & West Yorkshire
job start date: Sept 2024

Lloyds Banking Group are offering sponsored places across our Data, Software and Full-Stack CFGdegree, with the potential opportunity to be accelerated through the recruitment assessment journey for their 2024 Technology Engineering or Data Science Graduate schemes.

 
Eligibility
Lloyds Banking Group would love to hear from uni graduates who have
completed a degree at 2:2 level or above, a love of technology and a strong desire to learn. They are also open to sponsoring visas for these roles.
 
Assessments
  • Pre-CFGdegree – Candidates will be invited to a virtual interview prior to joining the CFGdegree, which will assess their strengths and motivation for joining Lloyds Banking group and the stream they have applied for.
  • Post-CFGdegree – Due to the technical nature of our Data Science and Technology Engineering graduate schemes, you’ll need a strong understanding of some coding techniques and the mathematical ability to analyse data and statistics using methods like modelling and probabilities (Data Science), or a good understanding of at least one modern programming language or framework (Technology Engineering). Following successful completion of the CFG degree, candidates will be invited to undertake some virtual assessments to determine their suitability for the programme.
 
About Lloyds Banking Group: Welcome to a new digital future
Lloyds Banking Group are the UK’s biggest digital bank, with 20million digitally active users. But there’s still so much more we want to achieve.
 
Through more than £3bn investment into our people, technology and data, we’re enhancing our resilience and security against cyber threats, simplifying our architecture and putting cloud technology at the heart of everything we do – enabling our tech and data teams to make a real, positive impact to millions of customers, business and communities, every day.
 
For you, that means the opportunity to apply your skills to projects that will drive widespread change, open new doors and pioneer better, faster, safer ways forward.
 
Not only that, but you’ll have all the flexibility, the development and the resources you need to make your own journey every bit as exciting as ours.
 
Our purpose
Our purpose is Helping Britain Prosper. We do this by creating a more sustainable and inclusive future for people and businesses, shaping finance as a force for good. For more information about who we are please click here.
 
Our values: building a values-led culture
Here at Lloyds Banking Group, everything we do is to help Britain prosper.
 
We’re proud to see the positive difference our colleagues make to our customers’ lives every day. This wouldn’t be possible, though, without our values.
 
Our values are the foundations of our culture; they ensure we understand what is expected of
ourselves and each other every day. For more information on our values, please click here.
 
Rewards & Benefits
We know that people do their best work when they feel happy and valued. Which is why we offer a friendly and inclusive working environment with lots of great benefits. For more information please click here.
 
Flexible Hybrid Working
Flexible working is important so our colleagues can work in the most effective way whilst ensuring they have a rewarding career coupled with a healthy work/life balance. For many of our office based colleagues, we work in hybrid ways which involves spending at least two days per week or 40% of their time at one of our office sites.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Data Visualisation, Salesforce DEVELOPER, Junior Azure Devops Engineer, Product Manager
LOCATION: LONDON
job start date: Jan 2024

Miller Insurance is sponsoring places across Software, Data, Full-Stack and Product Management CFGdegree specialisation and will be sponsoring a candidate for the +Masters in DevOps & Cloud.

Miller Insurance would love to hear from a mix of recent uni grads and career switchers for these roles, and are open to all education backgrounds.

REQUIREMENT 

  • Must the right to work in the UK
  • Must pass financial background checks
  • This is a hybrid role where you are required to spend 50% in the office and 50% at home
  • Miller Insurance cannot extend or sponsor any visas. 

Role to start in January 2024

For more information on the roles:

AGILE PRODUCT MANAGER

DATA VISUALISATION ENGINEER

JUNIOR AZURE DEVOPS ENGINEER

SALESFORCE DEVELOPER

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

To find out about the employee benefits at Miller Insurance you can find them here.

MORE ABOUT MILLER INSURANCE

Miller is one of the leading independent specialist insurance broking firms operating in Lloyd’s, the London and international markets.

Miller’s vision is Our world is protecting your world.

MILLERS STORIES

Our story, our approach, our success

Since Miller was founded in 1902, we have grown to become a leading specialist (re)insurance broking partnership.

Headquartered in London, our network has increased to more than 650 colleagues across our UK and international operations.

We always strive to be the best. That is why we focus on specialist areas where we have built up technical sector knowledge and have become a recognised leader in our chosen fields.

We do the right thing
We are all trusted and depended upon to do the right thing, whether this is acting with integrity, making principled decisions, or giving clients clear, honest and unbiased advice. Even when it is not the easiest option, we will be straightforward and genuine in everything we say and do.

We deliver on our promises
We are extremely proud that this diligence has earned us a reputation for keeping our promises to clients, markets and each other. We take a mature, reasoned, long-term view so we can provide continuity and stability – something that’s especially valuable in uncertain times.

“Even when it is not the easiest option, we will be straightforward and genuine in everything we say and do.”

We work as one team
The Miller way is to work as one team for our clients’ sole benefit. We select the right talent across all our specialist areas and locations. By working together, we can deliver a powerful, seamless, tailored, and consistent service.

This professionalism, this trust, this global experience is who we are.

This is Miller.

Specifically on the team :

We are a high performing inclusive and diverse Technology, data and innovation team.

We drive 2 of the 5 strategic pillars data driven and work smarter
Hybrid role, with a work your way policy, focussing on the importance of 4 C’s – Collaboration, Celebration, Customer/Client and Coaching

Find out more about working with Miller Insurance –

CAREER STORYS 

AMIN ALI, SUPPORT ANALYST 

RICHARD WALACE, IT OPERATIONS 

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

National_Grid
ROLE/S: SOFTWARE ENGINEERS, ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DESIGNERS, ASSOCIATE UX RESEARCHERS, PRODUCT MANAGERS, JUNIOR INFORMATION MODELLERS, JUNIOR PRODUCT MANAGERS
LOCATION/S: WARWICK & LONDON
job start date: Jan 2024

National Grid is offering sponsored places across our Data, Software, Full-Stack and Product Management CFGdegree and providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

National Grid would love to hear from a mix of recent uni grads and career switchers for these roles, and are open to all education backgrounds.

On completion of the CFG degree candidates will have to complete a tech assessment which you need to pass to be offered a role.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Employee Benefits:

• 28 days holiday, plus eight statutory days – and options to buy extra holiday days

• Pension and share option scheme

• Close mentorship and regular feedback

• You will also have access to a number of other flexible benefits such as share incentive plan, salary sacrifice car and technology schemes, support via employee assistance lines and matched charity giving name to a few

ABOUT NATIONAL GRID:

At National Grid, we keep the lights on and homes warm. But it’s also so much more than that. We’re dreamers, big-thinkers, innovators and builders.

We keep people connected and society moving. This is no easy feat, and it takes all of us. But National Grid supplies us with the environment to make it happen — energising us, giving us time to recharge and providing a safety net on tougher days.

Whatever team you are in and wherever you are, your role is integral to our mission.

In Digital, we’re working at the heart of change and harnessing the power of technology to build a cleaner, fairer and more affordable future for all.

Innovation is providing our edge in finding a better way, for everyone.

And as we generate momentum in the energy transition for all, we don’t plan on leaving any of our customers in the dark. 

But we aren’t looking for external recognition — we already know what we do is vital. In fact, we like to think of ourselves as a band of unsung heroes. So join us, and bring energy to life.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:

AUTUMN 2023

Applications for our International locations are now CLOSED for our Autumn 2023 CFGdegree cohort.

Please make sure you check out the application requirements as some roles do have additional assessments or application requirements.

Sponsored Visas:  Only some of our partner companies are able to sponsor visas. If you require visa sponsorship please make sure you only apply to companies that mention on our website that they can sponsor visas and make sure to fill in your visa status accurately within the application.

Please note: We recommend getting your application in as soon as you can. The CFGdegree places are in high demand and applications may close earlier for individual companies if all CFGdegree candidate interview places are filled.

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ROLE/S: TECHNOLOGY ANALYST
LOCATION: Budapest
job start date: Feb 2024

Morgan Stanley is offering places on our Software CFGdegree specialisation across Budapest with the opportunity to join the 15-week Technology Analyst Programme if successful at Assessment Centre stage, with permanent roles to follow upon completion.

The team at Morgan Stanley are looking for 2023 or 2024 graduates from any degree discipline (incl. Masters and Postgraduates) OR candidates with a maximum of one year’s relevant work experience to join their 15-week Technology Analyst Programme in Budapest.

On completion of the CFGdegree candidates will have to complete a tech assessment as part of an Assessment Centre, which you need to pass to be offered a role.

Following this candidates will embark on a 15-week technology analyst programme with permanent roles following completion.

For more information on the role:

TECHNOLOGY ANALYST ROLE

Find out more about Morgan Stanley’s benefits HERE.

REQUIREMENTS

  • 2-3 days/week in office. Can be permanently in office if desired
  • Must be proficient in speaking English
  • Either 2023/24 Graduates (Masters and postgraduates accepted) but must have graduated up to one year ago OR Maximum 1 year relevant work experience

Role start date: February or August 2024

ABOUT MORGAN STANLEY

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm and a market leader in investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

At Morgan Stanley, we are shaping the future of our global business and contributing to our local community.

Our team works across numerous areas, including Technology, Mathematical Modeling, Finance, Risk Management, Operations and Data & Analytics.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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LOCATION/s: SPAIN & SINGAPORE

Skyscanner is offering sponsored places on our Data, Software and Product Management CFGdegree and providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

Skyscanner will be sponsoring candidates across three of our CFGdegree specialisations – Software, Data and Product Management. They are keen to hear from a range of candidates, particularly those who are keen to switch careers into tech. 

Skyscanner is wanting to give these sponsored places to those located in Spain and Singapore to help support the local communities they operate in, by providing opportunities for candidates to upskill and get into tech.

Skyscanner is excited to be offering Sponsored CFG degree places across Data, Software or Product Management to support those looking to switch careers into technology.

They would like to welcome applications from those with experience from any industry and you don’t have to have a degree to apply – just a passion for making the world a more awesome place through tech.

They are also looking forward to using their Engineering prowess to help support you throughout the degree, so after graduation you can apply anywhere you like with confidence and begin the next phase of your career.   

MORE ABOUT SKYSCANNER:

Skyscanner is a global leader in travel helping travellers plan and book their trip with ease and confidence.

Every month Skyscanner connects over 100 million travellers in 52 countries and 30 languages to more than 1200 trusted travel partners so they can find the best flight, hotel or car hire options.

Making use of the latest technology, Skyscanner simplifies the complexity of travel and provides honest and transparent solutions, searching more than 10 billion prices every day so travellers can be sure they’ve seen the best possible options, all in one place.

Founded in 2003, Skyscanner has offices worldwide, in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America where traveller-first innovations are developed, powered by data and insights.

Skyscanner is committed to helping shape a more responsible future for travel in collaboration with our partners, so that every traveller can explore our world effortlessly for generations come.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: JUNIOR MOBILE ENGINEERS & JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERS
LOCATION: PORTUGAL (PORTO OR LISBON)
job start date: Jan 2024

TUI is offering places across our Software & Full-Stack CFGdegree and providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech. 

TUI will be sponsoring candidates across our Software & Full-Stack CFGdegree specialisations. They are keen to hear from a range of candidates, particularly those who are keen to switch careers into tech.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be proficient in speaking English
  • Career-switchers preferred, no university degree required
  • Hybrid working
  • Company start time – January 2024 

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

Junior Mobile Engineer

Junior Software Engineer

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Holidays are back and we are actively recruiting right now across our international Digital and Tech functions.

Technology underpins our ability to bring a smile to our customers’ faces day after day, that’s why we are investing in a world-class IT organisation that works in partnership with the business to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.

Working in software we deal with cutting edge technologies and modern architectural patterns.

You will have the chance to contribute to one of the biggest booking platforms in the travel industry. Your focus will be delivering exceptional code with high quality standards and you will do this within an agile team with other Product & Tech professionals.

Supported by your people manager, you will grow along the way.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

We continue accelerating our global transformation as a leading digital platform business.

We know our people are key to our success which is why we invest in them by training, development, coaching, health and well-being initiatives.

Working for TUI means you are empowered to take decisions and have a degree of freedom in your work. Our people can take control of their own role, explore new career paths or choose to do things in a different way.

Having greater flexibility and choice over where we work, when it’s possible, gives us the opportunity to achieve a more balanced life, based on our own individual circumstances.

At TUI we promote a flexible approach to work with various working patterns available, from meeting in person in our offices to working remotely or even from abroad for up to 30 days per year under the TUI Workwide scheme.

We also have a wide range of benefits, including travel discounts. Are you excited to join us? Apply and Let’s TUI it.

ABOUT TUI

TUI is one of the world’s leading tourism companies with a broad portfolio consisting of tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, hotels and cruise liners.

We are on a mission to give our customers reasons to live happy on holiday. 

Diversity is at the heart of our values – this is why we are offering places on the CFG full stack and software degree schemes. 

We will be hiring candidates for junior engineering roles where, if successful, you will experience lots of exciting opportunities by writing software that helps our customers to find, book and experience their perfect holiday, through our website or mobile apps.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Software Engineering Intern
LOCATION: warsaw, poland

Goldman Sachs is sponsoring places on the Software CFGdegree specialisation and is open to hearing from candidates, especially career switchers and graduates.

Goldman Sachs Engineers are innovators and problem-solvers.

They are looking for creative collaborators who evolve, adapt to change and thrive in a fast-paced global environment.

Goldman Sachs is sponsoring places on the Software CFGdegree specialisation linked to a software engineering internship, giving you the opportunity to launch your career in technology.

Each CFGdegree is linked to a software engineering internship role, whereby successful graduates will work within Goldman Sachs engineering teams, solving real-life problems for our business and our clients.

As part of this internship opportunity, you are able to explore full-time opportunities with us. Candidate must have a university degree to apply.

Must have right to work in Poland with no visa restrictions.

Goldman Sachs cannot extend or sponsor visas. 

CODING ASSESSMENT 

All candidates are required to complete and pass a coding assessment upon graduation of the CFGdegree to join the internship.

The Goldman Sachs software engineering internship is most suited to recent graduates or anyone who wants to kick-start their career in tech.

These entry-level roles are based in Warsaw, Poland 

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

Goldman Sachs’ mission is to advance sustainable economic growth and financial opportunity across the globe.

Drawing upon over 150 years of experience working with the world’s leading businesses, entrepreneurs, and institutions, we mobilise our people and resources to advance the success of our clients, broaden individual prosperity and accelerate economic progress for all.

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible. Build innovations that drive our business and financial markets worldwide.

Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients. Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action.

Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Associate Consultant
LOCATION/s: Amsterdam
job start date: jan 2024

HSO is offering places on the Product Management CFGdegree with remote role opportunities, providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.

HSO International Retail, is excited about this opportunity to attract more women into Tech.

We offer sponsored places in our Product Management stream to postgraduates and Career switchers to boost your IT skills and build a rewarding career as a Tech Consultant in Retail. If you like finding innovative solutions to unique problems, want to work with the world’s largest retailers and have a love of technology then continue reading!

If you have experience in the Retail sector and looking to switch career to Tech, or if you have recently completed your degree and are intrigued in understanding the role of a Consultant and the value you could bring to a business then we would love to hear from you.

REQUIREMENTS

This role involves attending one of their Netherlands offices one day per week.

The role also includes regular international travel, and the successful candidates would need to be happy to travel approximately once per month to client sites when required. There would be some flexibility in regards to dates.

A passport to travel would be required.

HSO are eager to hear from candidates who have either 10 years retail experience OR a degree with a minimum 2:1 and an interest in the retail industry.

HSO International cannot extend or sponsor any visas. 

ABOUT HSO INTERNATIONAL

We help Retail Companies transform and modernise their business operations, adopt intelligent automation, deliver real-time performance insights and connect the enterprise.

Founded in 1987 and recognised as a trusted advisor, HSO is one of the world’s top business solution and implementation partners, large enough to serve, small enough to care.

Our Global Footprint and Delivery Capabilities HSO is 100% dedicated to Microsoft technology, with practices that offer our clients a complete set of Microsoft cloud solutions from a single global partner.

HSO is a proven global leader with unique delivery capabilities offered from our dedicated Microsoft practices in more than 34 offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

BENEFITS

  • Flexible working hours and the opportunity for hybrid working, or travel, so you achieve your ideal work-life balance.
  • 24 days holiday allowance plus public holidays
  • In addition to base salary, an attractive performance-based bonus and other benefits.
  • Be part of a growing international, dynamic and skilled team.

Additional language skills would be a bonus.

COMPANY LINKS

HSO International’s Career Page

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: JUNIOR MOBILE ENGINEER & JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
LOCATION: POLAND (WARSAW)
job start date: Jan 2024

TUI is offering places across our Software & Full-Stack CFGdegree and providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech. 

TUI will be sponsoring candidates across our Software & Full-Stack CFGdegree specialisations. They are keen to hear from a range of candidates, particularly those who are keen to switch careers into tech.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be proficient in speaking English
  • Career-switchers preferred, no university degree required
  • Hybrid working
  • TUI cannot extend or sponsor any visas
  • Company start time – January 2024 

ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

Junior Mobile Engineer

Junior Software Engineer

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE

Holidays are back and we are actively recruiting right now across our international Digital and Tech functions.

Technology underpins our ability to bring a smile to our customers’ faces day after day, that’s why we are investing in a world-class IT organisation that works in partnership with the business to deliver exceptional experiences for our customers.

Working in software we deal with cutting edge technologies and modern architectural patterns.

You will have the chance to contribute to one of the biggest booking platforms in the travel industry. Your focus will be delivering exceptional code with high quality standards and you will do this within an agile team with other Product & Tech professionals.

Supported by your people manager, you will grow along the way.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

We continue accelerating our global transformation as a leading digital platform business.

We know our people are key to our success which is why we invest in them by training, development, coaching, health and well-being initiatives.

Working for TUI means you are empowered to take decisions and have a degree of freedom in your work. Our people can take control of their own role, explore new career paths or choose to do things in a different way.

Having greater flexibility and choice over where we work, when it’s possible, gives us the opportunity to achieve a more balanced life, based on our own individual circumstances.

At TUI we promote a flexible approach to work with various working patterns available, from meeting in person in our offices to working remotely or even from abroad for up to 30 days per year under the TUI Workwide scheme.

We also have a wide range of benefits, including travel discounts. Are you excited to join us? Apply and Let’s TUI it.

ABOUT TUI

TUI is one of the world’s leading tourism companies with a broad portfolio consisting of tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, hotels and cruise liners.

We are on a mission to give our customers reasons to live happy on holiday. 

Diversity is at the heart of our values – this is why we are offering places on the CFG full stack and software degree schemes. 

We will be hiring candidates for junior engineering roles where, if successful, you will experience lots of exciting opportunities by writing software that helps our customers to find, book and experience their perfect holiday, through our website or mobile apps.

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

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ROLE/S: Various data roles available including Junior Systems & Network Administrator roles
LOCATION/s: Malaga

Capgemini is offering places on our Data CFGdegree with a number of different roles in Malaga, Spain. 

REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidates who are less than two years out of education and/or have recently graduated from an educational programme.
  • Must speak Spanish and English
  • Must be willing to come into office minimum 2-3 times a week for at least three months. Afterwards office attendance will be 1-2 days in office

Find out more about the role HERE

Capgemini cannot extend or sponsor any visas

ABOUT CAPGEMINI:

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology.

The Group is guided every day by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future.

It is a responsible and diverse organisation of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries.

Focused on the fast-evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms.

Get the future you want

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. 

But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. 

A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses. 

And it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. 

And you’ll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

Capgemini. Get The Future You Want.  

Watch and find out more about Capgemini HERE

Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form. 

AVAILABLE COURSE DATES

Our CFGdegree is currently scheduled to take place three times a year. Traditionally, the course starts dates are across Summer (June), Autumn (September), and Spring  (February). Applications for each of these cohorts open approximately three months prior to the start date to allow for assessment and interviews. You can find out more about the application and selection process below.

SPRING 2024 COHORT
DATES: 26 FEBRUARY - 14 JUNE

14-week course plus 1-2 break as part of the course duration.

Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)

Seven-week foundation layer & six-week specialisation

SPRING 2024 APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN FULLY ON 20TH NOVEMBER

SUMMER 2024 COHORT
DATES: 13 MAY - 30 AUGUST

16-week course including a 1 week break as part of the course duration.

Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)

Nine-week foundation layer & six-week specialisation


SUMMER 2024
APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN SPRING 2024

AUTUMN 2024 COHORT
DATES: 27 AUGUST - 13 DECEMBER

16-week course including a 1 week break as part of the course duration.

Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)

Nine-week foundation layer & six-week specialisation

AUTUMN 2024 APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN SUMMER 2024

+MASTERS DATES:
1 JULY - 26 JULY

4-week extension to the Spring CFGdegree
Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)

+MASTERS DATES:
9 SEPTEMBER - 4 OCTOBER

4-week extension to the Summer CFGdegree Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)

+MASTERS DATES:
6 JANUARY - 31 january

4-week extension to the Autumn CFGdegree Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)

HELPFUL Q&A FROM CFGDEGREE ALUMNI

@CODERCOOK

Our amazing CFGdegree alumni @codercook, also known as Alexandra, has done an AMAZING Q&A sesh on the CFGdegree. In case you didn’t know, Codercook documented her journey as a CFGdegree graduate on the last Autumn/Winter cohort and has now gone on to a role at her sponsoring company as a Software Engineer working in Cloud. You can hit up her Insta here –> @codercook

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