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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.
HAVE 2+ YEARS IN THE TECH INDUSTRY AND LOOKING TO BOOST YOUR CAREER?
If you have 2+ experience in tech and looking for a course to help you boost your tech career to the next level, check out our Mid-Level Accelerator course here!
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.
OPEN UP NEW
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 or Data Engineering CAREER PATHWAY
The skills you will learn in our Software or Data Engineering CFGdegree will allow you to explore a software engineering career pathway, with roles including software engineer, back-end programmer, Cyber Security, cloud engineer, solutions architect, devOps and more!
- APIs and microservices
- Data structures and libraries
- Object-orientated programming
- Recursion programming and linked lists
- Debugging and algorithm design
Software or Data Engineering CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE
In this course introduction and troubleshooting session, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub. You’ll learn how to effectively manage your project’s codebase, collaborate with team members, and track changes seamlessly. Additionally, we’ll explore the principles of Agile methodology and the benefits of pair programming, enabling you to enhance productivity and foster better collaboration within your development team
Throughout this course, you’ll dive into programming fundamentals covering data types, functions, standard libraries, decision-making with if logic, Python data structures, testing, file I/O, and Python APIs
Throughout this course, you’ll explore key database fundamentals including data manipulation, table creation, SELECT queries, query optimization, logical operators, constraints, relational database design, primary and foreign keys, filtering, sorting, aggregation, joins, unions, subqueries, stored procedures, user-defined functions, views, locks, and database backup techniques
During this course, you’ll engage in a variety of activities, including a mock exam, exploring exception handling and debugging techniques, practicing testing methods such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing. You’ll also undertake a Python project where you’ll build your own API connecting to a database, engage in coding practice sessions, receive career advice, and gain insights into project management strategies before the final exam.
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 Science CAREER PATHWAY
DATA ANALYST - SCIENTIST - ENGINEER - AI/ML - ARCHITECT & MORE
The skills you will learn in our Data Science CFGdegree will allow you to explore a data career pathway, with roles including data analyst, machine learning, data architect, data scientist, applications/data visualisation engineer, business analyst, just to name a few!
- SQL syntax, queries, and logic operators
- APIs and integrations
- Analytical libraries (Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib)
- Scientific data processes & machine learning
- Predictive modelling and algorithms
Data Science CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE
In this course introduction and troubleshooting session, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub. You’ll learn how to effectively manage your project’s codebase, collaborate with team members, and track changes seamlessly. Additionally, we’ll explore the principles of Agile methodology and the benefits of pair programming, enabling you to enhance productivity and foster better collaboration within your development team
Throughout this course, you’ll dive into programming fundamentals covering data types, functions, standard libraries, decision-making with if logic, Python data structures, testing, file I/O, and Python APIs
Throughout this course, you’ll explore key database fundamentals including data manipulation, table creation, SELECT queries, query optimization, logical operators, constraints, relational database design, primary and foreign keys, filtering, sorting, aggregation, joins, unions, subqueries, stored procedures, user-defined functions, views, locks, and database backup techniques
During this course, you’ll engage in a variety of activities, including a mock exam, exploring exception handling and debugging techniques, practicing testing methods such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and unit testing. You’ll also undertake a Python project where you’ll build your own API connecting to a database, engage in coding practice sessions, receive career advice, and gain insights into project management strategies before the final exam.
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!
- Front-end development including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React
- Interface and design planning
- Navigation with Router and using TypeScript
- Back-end infrastructure including Angular, debugging, and version control
- Overview of Linux and command line
FULL-STACK CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE
In this course introduction and troubleshooting session, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub. You’ll learn how to effectively manage your project’s codebase, collaborate with team members, and track changes seamlessly. Additionally, we’ll explore the principles of Agile methodology and the benefits of pair programming, enabling you to enhance productivity and foster better collaboration within your development team.
Throughout this course, you’ll dive into programming fundamentals covering conditions & logic, working with data, and practical applications in Javascript, alongside an introduction to the DOM, HTML, and CSS.
During weeks 4-5 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.
During this course, you’ll practice debugging and testing in Javascript, and building APIs with Node.js. You’ll practice your new coding skills in sessions, and end the foundation module with an exam to demonstrate your new knowledge.
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 concepts
- Product vision and life cycle
- Product related research and user stories
- The development process
- Presenting and launching products
product management CFGDEGREE
COURSE STRUCTURE
In this course introduction and troubleshooting session, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of version control with Git and GitHub. You’ll learn how to effectively manage your project’s codebase, collaborate with team members, and track changes seamlessly. Additionally, we’ll explore the principles of Agile methodology and the benefits of pair programming, enabling you to enhance productivity and foster better collaboration within your development team.
Throughout this course, you’ll dive into programming fundamentals covering conditions & logic, working with data, and practical applications in Javascript, alongside an introduction to the DOM, HTML, and CSS.
During weeks 4-5 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.
During this course you’ll practice debugging and testing in Javascript, and building APIs with Node.js. You’ll practice your new coding skills in sessions, and end the foundation module with an exam to demonstrate your new knowledge.
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 Summer 2024 COHORT OPPORTUNITIES
Applications for our Summer 2024 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.
UK & IRELAND OPPORTUNITIES:
summer 2024
Applications are now CLOSED for our Summer 2024 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 Autumn 2024 cohort with applications launching in summer.
- ROLE/S: Education only
- LOCATION/S: Scotland, North West, South West & London
- STREAM/S: Software Engineering, Data, Full-Stack & Product Management. DevOps & Cloud, Data for Business, Cyber Security, Java and AI & ML +Masters
Activision Blizzard is sponsoring places on multiple streams of our CFGdegree to educate, mentor and support candidates in securing a career in technology and gaming.
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Do you dream of turning your passion for gaming into a rewarding career? The gaming industry is booming, offering exciting opportunities for creative and tech-savvy individuals.
Activision Blizzard is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 2024 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 in Software Engineering, Full-Stack Development, Data & Product Management and the DevOps & Cloud, Data for Business, Java and AI & ML +Masters.
Whether you’re interested in game design, development, programming, or business, this program provides the foundation to turn your love of gaming into a successful career.
Open to all candidates across Scotland, North West England, South West England & London.
Candidates will be encouraged to actively seek employment in the technology industry with Code First Girls providing coaching and interview opportunities.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
Candidates must be based in Scotland, the North West of England, London or the South West of England.
The opportunity is for both the CFGdegree and +Masters, so candidates must be available to attend the courses on both dates.
MORE ABOUT ACTIVISION BLIZZARD
Activision Blizzard is one of the most successful interactive entertainment companies in the world and is home to iconic IP such as Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Candy Crush®, Diablo®, and Overwatch®.
Our mission is to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.
We have a passionate player base of over hundreds of millions of people in 190 countries.
Our games break down barriers, encourage social connection, foster a sense of purpose, and provide people with a venue for healthy competition.
Our goal is to have our players see themselves in our characters, narratives, and gameplay features, and we are committed to creating accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiences for gamers from all walks of life.
Activision Blizzard is headquartered in Santa Monica and has more than 50 offices around the globe. The business consists of Activision, Blizzard Entertainment, and King, along with numerous unrivalled studios.
Following decades as a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company that delivered superior shareholder returns, Activision Blizzard was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT).
Our award-winning philanthropic initiatives include the Call of Duty Endowment, which has placed 125,000 veterans into high quality jobs.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Education and Mentorship only
- LOCATION/S: Wales
Admiral is sponsoring places on the CFGdegree to educate, mentor and support candidates in securing the tech careers and roles they want.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO LEARN WITH ADMIRAL:
- Mentorship programme with senior tech engineers at Admiral
- Wales’ only FTSE 100 company committed to diverse and inclusive workforce across all areas of business
- Investment in accelerating your career in Tech
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Admiral is partnering with Code First Girls for the Spring 2024 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 in Software Engineering, Full-Stack Development, Data & Product Management
Open to all candidates across Wales, Admiral will provide the opportunity for candidates to be apart of a mentorship programme that senior tech engineers will provide at Admiral.
Candidates will be encouraged to actively seek employment in the technology industry with Code First Girls providing coaching and interview opportunities.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
Candidates must be within a commutable distance of Wales & actively looking for a tech role.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
As this is an educational sponsorship, Admiral will provide you with a mentor from their engineering team within your second week of studying, this will continue until you finish the CFG degree.
BENEFITS
Candidates will be a part of a mentorship programme that senior tech engineers will provide at Admiral.
Candidates must actively seek employment in the technology industry externally. CFG will also aim to provide interview opportunities during and after completing their studies.
MORE ABOUT 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 Summer 2024 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.
- ROLE/S: Sponsorship only
- STREAM/S: Software Engineering, Data, Full-Stack & Product Management. DevOps & Cloud, Data for Business, Cyber Security, Java and AI & ML +Masters
- LOCATION/S: All UK
- START DATE: N/A
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Tech education sponsorship for those looking to become an entrepreneur.
Code First Girls is providing sponsored places on the Software Engineering, Data, Full-Stack & Product Management CFGdegree streams and the DevOps & Cloud, Data for Business, Java and AI & ML +Masters education for individuals who are passionate about becoming an entrepreneur.
- REQUIRMENTS TO APPLY:
- Candidates applying must be entrepreneurs looking to start their own business, who have started their own business or just have a passion for entrepreneurship
- A basic level of technical skill is required to pass the tech assessment as part of your application
- Completed one of our 8 week classes
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Tech education sponsorship for those looking to become an entrepreneur.
Code First Girls is providing sponsored places on the CFGdegree and +Masters education for individuals who are passionate about becoming an entrepreneur.
You don’t have to already own your own business or even have a clear idea of what your business will be but being passionate about becoming an entrepreneur and understanding how powerful tech skills will be in being able to start your business is all you need to apply!
You do need to have a basic level of tech skills already to pass the tech assessment as part of your application (you will have this if you have completed one of our 8 week classes, if you haven’t, don’t worry you can apply to one of our classes and come back and apply for a place on our summer CFGdegree)
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Sponsorship only
- STREAM/S: Software with Cyber Security +Masters and Vulnerability Research specialisation
- LOCATION/S: Open to UK-wide, but any recruitment campaigns will be for roles based in Cheltenham, Manchester, Scarborough (& Lancashire in coming years)
- START DATE: N/A
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
GCHQ are sponsoring places on our Software with Cyber Security +Masters & Vulnerability Research specialisation and successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to apply for roles across GCHQ.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN GCHQ:
- Paid parental and adoption leave.
- Excellent pension scheme
- Flexible working patterns
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
GCHQ is sponsoring places on our Software with Cyber Security +Masters and Vulnerability Research specialisation.
They are looking for a mixture of candidates who are either recent university grads or those who are looking to switch to tech.
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
GCHQ cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
- A minimum of 2 GCSEs
- Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.
- Candidates must hold British nationality only
You can view information on the recruitment and security vetting process here.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Upon completion of the Software CFGdegree, Cyber Security +Masters and Vulnerability Research specialisation, 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)
MORE ABOUT 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 emphasizes teamwork.
We’re 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 visit here.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Sponsored Places Only
- STREAM/S: Data
- LOCATION/S: Greater Manchester
- START DATE: N/A
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Turning Innovation Catalyst is offering sponsored places on the Data CFGdegree, providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
ABOUT THE SPONSORSHIP & ELIGIBILITY
The Turing Innovation Catalyst (TIC) is offering sponsored places on the Data CFGdegree, to give people in Greater Manchester the chance to develop their skills and to inspire them to switch to a career in Artificial Intelligence.
AI is the world’s fastest-growing deep digital tech sector. Its infinite possibilities are set to transform our collective future, and right now you can get involved! The Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester (TIC) is a new not-for-profit focussed on catalysing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem within Greater Manchester (GM). Through the delivery of an ambitious programme of work, TIC is using AI to power the growth of careers, businesses and the regional economy. Improving access to career opportunities for women and underrepresented groups in the AI sector is a core part of their ambition.
That’s why they are sponsoring places on the Data Stream CFGdegree: they want to offer women and non-binary people the chance to develop the skills required for a new career in the sector and to help them navigate the emerging career opportunities in AI.
They want to hear from candidates living in the Greater Manchester area who are interested in further developing their skills in AI/data science and looking to switch careers into tech.
You don’t need a background in tech or a university degree to apply – just a passion for learning and curiosity about a career in AI. If you are interested in joining our mission to evolve a more inclusive and diverse pipeline of people entering AI careers – come join us!
MORE ABOUT TURING INNOVATION CATALYST:
The Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester (TIC) is a new not-for-profit focussed on catalysing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem within Greater Manchester (GM). Through the delivery of an ambitious programme of work, TIC is leveraging the opportunity presented by AI to power the growth of careers, businesses and the regional economy. TIC is providing support across GM through numerous initiatives including:
- An AI startup accelerator to support AI startups to scale and access investment
- Skills programmes designed to improve access to, and progress in, AI careers for women and under-represented groups
- A Venture Builder to equip ambitious PhD students with the broader commercial skills required to successfully commercialise their innovations
- A collaborative R&D programme aiming to create a more agile, and collaborative way for researchers and startups, scaleups and SMEs to work together, and increase private sector investment in R&D
- A broad programme of events and workshops designed to bring the existing AI ecosystem together, and to encourage its growth and further development
All of TIC’s initiatives are fully funded for GM resident companies and individuals and have been designed with DEI and ethical considerations at their core.
TIC is committed to unlocking the opportunities presented by AI across GM, with operations in the new ID Manchester district and Fire-Up Rochdale. Two further GM borough locations will be announced in 2024.
TIC is funded as part of the GM Innovation Accelerator, backed by Innovate UK and the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, and is initially being incubated within the University of Manchester.
Find out more about us:
Website: www.ticmanchester.org
X: @TICmcr
LinkedIn: Turning Innovation Catalyst Manchester
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Business Analyst
- STREAM/S: Product Management
- LOCATION/S: Birmingham, UK
- START DATE: October 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
BT is offering places on the Product Management CFGdegree with roles in Birmingham, providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN BT:
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- 10% on target bonus
- Pension scheme, if you contribute 5%, BT contribute 10%
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
BT is open to hearing from candidates from a range of backgrounds, both uni grads and those looking to switch careers.
Job Description: Business Analyst
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
BT cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
October 2024
WORKING SITUATION
Candidates must be willing to travel to the office 3x per week
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- 10% on target bonus
- Pension scheme, if you contribute 5%, BT contribute 10%
- Flexible benefits: cycle to work, healthcare, etc.
- Discounted BT products, retail vouchers and other great benefits
MORE 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 Cyber Security 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.
- ROLE/S: Technology - Software Engineer
- STREAM/S: Software Engineering
- LOCATION/S: Nottingham
- START DATE: September 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Capital One is offering sponsored places on our Software CFGdegree providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
Open to any final year students graduating in 2024, or those who have graduated in 2023. (This includes undergraduates, masters and PhD students)
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN CAPITAL ONE:
- Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to support and inspire you, including a fully serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and games rooms
- Amazing work culture with hybrid working policy
- Exciting (and diverse) opportunities for career development
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Capital One is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 2024 CFG degree programme to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Job Description:
Technology – Software Engineer
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Capital One cannot extend or sponsor any visas.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in September 2024
WORKING SITUATION
We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and home. We’re big on collaboration and connection, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- The chance to contribute to the future roadmap of our organisation
- Exciting (and diverse) opportunities for career development
- Outstanding learning and development through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)
- Core benefits including a pension scheme, bonus, generous holidays and private medical insurance
- Flexible benefits including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave
- Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to support and inspire you, including a fully serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and games rooms.
MORE ABOUT CAPITAL ONE
Using technology to drive real and meaningful change. That’s one good thing.
At Capital One, we’re on a mission: to change the world of credit for better – one good thing at a time. You might think of us as a credit card company. But the truth is, we’re just as much a technology business. And we’re here to make a positive difference – to our customers, our colleagues and society as a whole.
One of the happy consequences of making finance easier for our customers is that Capital One is an inspiring place to launch your career. Join us, and you can expect early responsibility as you take on meaningful work in collaborative teams.
We are committed to creating a level playing field and seek to create teams that are representative of our customers and the communities we serve.
We’d love to hear from you if you identify with an under-represented group in our industry and are particularly keen to hear from women, the LGBTQ+ community and ethnic minority candidates.
We want to help you grow. That’s why we invest heavily in your learning and development. We’ve got a great track record of hiring graduates and enabling them to reach their full potential. Just look at our CEO, Lucy Hagues. She started as a graduate and now leads the UK business. And that’s just one of many success stories.
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- ROLE/S: Audit & Assurance Analyst
- STREAM/S: Data
- LOCATION/S: London
- START DATE: 2nd September 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Deloitte is offering sponsored places on our Data CFGdegree providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN DELOITTE:
- We invest heavily in both your technical skills and soft skills (e.g. communication skills, ability to challenge, decision-making, resilience, project management and leadership skills)
- We offer work in a friendly and supportive team environment, make friends for life, and develop a broad professional network that will serve you well, no matter where your career takes you.
- At Deloitte, you’ll find a place where you can be your true self, thrive professionally and personally, and make a shared impact that reaches further and means more.
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Deloitte is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 2024 CFG degree programme to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Job Description:
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Deloitte cannot extend or sponsor any visas.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts on 2nd September 2024
WORKING SITUATION
We expect individuals to spend part of their time working in offices, at client site and from home depending on what the right thing to do is for the individual, team and client. As a rough guide, most people spend a couple of days in their local office each week and there are certain team events where in-person attendance is strongly encouraged.
Based on the nature of your work you and your team determine where you work from. Maybe some activities require physical collaboration, or can only be done from one specific physical location. In that case, working online is not an option. If you’re working on a confidential paper, you might not want to work in a public space.
For every kind of activity, it’s best to try and find the balance between working online and on location, together with your team.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Private medical insurance
- Holidays, starting at 25 days a year.
- Life assurance of four times your core salary (up to a maximum of four times the earnings cap, in force at death
- Occupational sick pay
- Personal accident insurance
- Optional flexible contributory pension arrangement with matching contributions
For more benefits here: Rewards and benefits | Deloitte UK
MORE ABOUT DELOITTE
To learn more about Deloitte, click here to learn about their Audit & Assurance.
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- ROLE/S: Software Engineer
- STREAM/S: Full-Stack
- LOCATION/S: London & Manchester
- START DATE: September 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Dunnhumby is offering sponsored places on our Full-Stack CFGdegree providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN DUNNHUMBY:
- Flexible allowance: All dunnhumbians receive a flexible allowance to allow you to choose your benefits. The value depends on your grade
- Private medical: You can select this benefit to access private medical treatment and payment of the costs incurred within the limits of the policy.
- Maternity: 52 weeks leave, Under 26 weeks service – Standard Maternity Pay (SMP), 26+ weeks service – 6 weeks at 90% pay and 33 weeks SMP, 1 year plus service – 14 weeks at 100% pay, 8 weeks 50% pay, 19 weeks SMP
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Dunnhumby is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 2024 CFG degree programme to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Job Description:
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Dunnhumby cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
September 2024
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Flexible Allowance
- Private Medical
- Life Assurance
- Partner Life Assurance
- Tech Purchase
For more info on Dunnhumby’s benefits click here.
MORE ABOUT DUNNHUMBY
Defy Expectations with Dunnhumby
dunnhumby is not most companies. And you are not most people. We harness customer data with leading-edge science, world-class digital platforms and creative media solutions. Most companies exist to meet expectations. Dunnhumby exists to defy them.
See how you can defy expectations with a career at dunnhumby
Life at dunnhumby
You’ll work in an internationally collaborative environment alongside teams of ambitious, inquisitive, forward-thinking individuals. We believe learning & development never stops & provide opportunities to feed your curiosity to understand, improve, & learn. From the everyday thank yous for a job well done to the social get-togethers for the fun-lovers; it’s working in great offices, with even greater people – networking globally to collaborate, innovate and deliver value.
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- ROLE/S: Junior Full-Stack Developer
- STREAM/S: Full-Stack
- LOCATION/S: London
- START DATE: September 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Domestic & General is offering places on the Full-Stack CFGdegree with roles in London providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN DOMESTIC & GENERAL:
- Free plan for an appliance of your choice and 50% discounts on extra plans
- Cycle to Work, Car Scheme & Travel ticket loan
- 24/7 access to D&G's Wellbeing Hub
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Domestic & General is sponsoring places on our Summer 2024 CFGdegree cohort across the Full-Stack specialisations. Open to all candidates, regardless of whether you are a recent graduate or a career switcher.
Job Description: Junior Full-Stack Developer
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Domestic & General cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in September 2024.
WORKING SITUATION
‘Presence with Purpose’
We have a flexible/hybrid working model and we have employees working pretty much all over the UK. An element of presence in the office should be expected, and this will vary depending on the team and the preferences of other team members.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Holidays
- 25 days’ holiday a year. You can buy up to five extra days too.
- Long service holidays
- If you’re with us for five years, you’ll get an extra day of holiday for that year.
- For 10, 20 and 30 years, you’ll get ten extra days to take in the next 10 years.
UK Pension Scheme
Our pension scheme is provided by Aviva. We’ll match your contributions to the amount set out in your contract.
Life assurance
- If you’re between 16 and 74, you’re eligible for a death-in-service
benefit. We’ll pay a lump sum based on four times your basic salary. - Health cash plan
- We’ll enrol you in a Health Shield health cash plan. If you need essential healthcare, you can claim back some of the costs towards it.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
The Wellbeing Hub gives you access to:
- Confidential 24/7 telephone support with qualified counsellors
- Up to 6 structured counselling sessions
- Financial, legal and health support
Free D&G plan
You can get a free plan for an appliance of your choice and 50% discounts on extra plans. Family and friends can get discounts of up to 25% off plans too.
Finance loans and savings
Through Salary Finance, we offer you lending and saving facilities at
competitive rates. You can apply for a loan and also access their online
financial well-being and support services.
Travel ticket loan
We offer an interest-free travel loan scheme. You can put into the fund the cost of a bus or train season ticket over a year or half a year.
Cycle to Work Scheme
You can buy a voucher to use for a new bike and accessories and pay for this via monthly salary sacrifice deductions.
Retail and leisure discounts
We’ve teamed up with Caboodle, an online benefits platform to offer a range of discounts, offers and cashbacks for major retailers.
Car scheme
You can apply for a new low-emission car through our leasing provider,
Tusker. All servicing, maintenance, insurance, annual road tax and breakdown assistance are included. The scheme is through salary sacrifice so you can benefit from tax savings.
MORE ABOUT DOMESTIC & GENERAL
For over a hundred years, Domestic & General have been a trusted provider of aftercare for millions of domestic appliances. Today, we’re the UK’s leading provider of appliance breakdown protection, developing products and services to meet your needs. We are a global business with millions of customers in 13 other countries across Europe, Australia and the USA.
Our offering to candidates
Make your career with us – we are a 110-years-young, profitable business using modern tech to power our consistent growth and global expansion.
What’s in it for you:
Be a part of the team creating the technology delivering the future of the warranty and insurance business using a global technology estate based in the cloud.
Our teams leverage SAAS, PAAS and our own technology to deliver compelling multi-channel experiences for our clients and customers.
We are a B2B2C business and our deep relationships with our clients and partners are the reason why more than 85% of our customers renew with us.
Our teams use the latest cloud products to deliver secure, high-performance applications to serve our customers when they need us most.
You will have access to mentoring, training and the ability to move roles as you create your career with us.
What we need from you:
- An inquisitive mind that is energised by how technology can impact the lives of our users and customers.
- You will thrive as a part of working with a team and are resilient in the face of challenges.
- A quick learner, you will seek out opportunities to learn and grow.
- Always eager to bring new ideas to the table and use data to aid robust decision making always keeping the user experience top of mind.
- A willingness to challenge the status quo and ask why until the real problems are known and hence long-lasting solutions can be delivered.
- You will bring all of yourself to your role and be a great contributor to tasks that you own.
- Your curiosity will be matched by your courage and humility and you will take ownership of your actions and deliverables.
What will you do:
- Working as a part of You-Built-It-You-Run-It Product and Platform teams, you will create and enable tech capability within your squad.
- Our Product and Platform teams power omni/multi-channel experiences for our clients and customers
- The work could involve Full-Stack development in any of our teams – we have around 20 squads with more being added.
- You will be a member of an Agile/Scrum team and deliver assigned tickets of work while contributing to the team’s work and driving continuous improvement
- Your career evolution could lead towards specialist roles in web applications, integrations, data management, data science, test automation and/or generalist roles in business analysis, product management, project/program management and other technical contributor/leader roles
For more information on D&G’s careers, check out their careers page here.
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- ROLE/S: Junior Platform Engineer & Junior Java Software Engineer
- STREAM/S: Software Engineering
- LOCATION/S: London
- START DATE: 4th November 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Policy Expert are sponsoring places on the CFGdegree in Software Engineering and the Java and DevOps & Cloud +Masters. Policy Expert are happy to hear from candidates with or without a university degree but are looking particularly for candidates who identify with being a Career Switcher.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN POLICY EXPERT:
- We are a disruptive Insurtech scale-up with rapid growth and clear progression pathways.
- We have a culture of support, with junior engineers receiving individual mentorship, senior sponsorship, and a yearly £1000 training budget as standard.
- There is an active and open social culture with generous benefits (free O2 ticket scheme plus private health and dental insurance)
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Policy Expert is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 2024 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 in Software Engineering CFGdegree and the Java and DevOps & Cloud +Masters. Policy Expert are open to hearing from candidates with or without a university degree, they are especially looking to hear from candidates who are Career Switchers.
Job Descriptions:
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Policy Expert cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
4th November 2024
WORKING SITUATION
The role is 50% remote, 50% office at Liverpool Street, London
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
- Competitive starting salary
- Enhanced Holiday Allowance Scheme
- Pension scheme
- 16-week maternity leave
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
- Trained Mental Health Champions
- Access to discounts across multi-retailers
- Social events through the year
- Private medical cover with Vitality
- Travel season ticket loan
- Training and education through LinkedIn learning and Plurasight.
- Access to selected London O2 events and use of a Private Lounge.
- Free drinks and breakfast
MORE ABOUT POLICY EXPERT
We’re Policy Expert, a home and motor insurance provider and we’re on a mission to shake up the personal insurance industry. We feel that insurers have under-served customers for too long with confusing policies, expensive renewals and frustrating claims processes. It is time to put customers first!
Since we formed in 2011, we’ve been using breakthrough thinking and proprietary tech to provide insurance that’s clear, fair and great value. And people like what we do. So much so that we now have well over one million customers, driven by our double-digit growth. We also take great pride in having been the UK’s No.1-rated home insurance provider for 9 years.
We have big aspirations. Our ‘North Star’ is ‘To be the most successful insurance disruptor people want to stay with for life’. As we grow, we plan on continuing to challenge the norms of an insurance industry whose reputation for customer trust is low, where switching between providers is high and insurance cover is often seen as a costly ‘grudge purchase’.
We aim to build longer and deeper relationships with our customers and to help them see insurance as being a help, not a hindrance. Recently, we have been awarded an Outstanding 2 star accreditation and now rank within the Top 100 Best Large Companies 2023 to work for – https://www.b.co.uk/accreditation/2-star .
OUR CULTURE
We’ve worked hard to create an environment where everyone can do their best work and be their best selves.
Working as a passionate, collaborative and hardworking team, our people are encouraged to be themselves and bring out the best in one another.
We believe in being open and honest – everyone’s voice is heard, in any team or role. We value what makes you unique and encourage you to pursue your ideas.
We’ll help you to develop your strengths and talents within the company- whether that is developing a more specialised skillset or advancing to a management role.
Find out more on about us:
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- ROLE/S: Full-Stack Developer & Network Technical Analyst
- STREAM/S: Full-Stack & Product Management
- LOCATION/S: Solihull
- START DATE: September 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Serco is offering sponsored places on our Full-Stack & Product Management CFGdegree providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN SERCO:
- Great employee support programmes
- Continued development & training
- Disability Confident employer
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Serco is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 2024 CFG degree programme to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Job Description: TBC
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Serco cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
- Candidates must hold a UK driver’s licence and may be required to travel to other sites within the UK.
- Candidates must be able to pass a DBS check
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
September 2024
WORKING SITUATION
Tech teams within Serco will be expected to be in the office 1-2 days a week, with flexibility.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Development and training – we are committed to investing and growing our employees to help them reach their full potential with our extensive Learning Management System.
- Serco is committed to supporting colleagues with disabilities & health conditions of all types – neurological, physical and mental. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer a range of workplace adjustments suited to everyone’s needs.
- We have a Passport scheme, an Employee Assistance scheme and an active employee network of volunteers. As part of these schemes, we can offer assessments for neurological assessments to support colleagues and their managers in managing their conditions effectively at work
- The Employee Assistance Scheme is a confidential and independent scheme. It can offer advice on pretty much anything – from finance to wellbeing! It also offers a free counselling service for anyone who needs it.
- Serco People Fund supports Serco colleagues and their close families in the UK when they face extraordinary financial challenges.
- Our maternity cover is 3 months at full pay, and 3 months at half pay.
MORE ABOUT SERCO
Serco Group Plc is a leading international service company, operating across various sectors including defence, justice, immigration, healthcare, transport, and citizen services. With a rich history spanning over five decades, Serco has established itself as a trusted partner to governments and organizations worldwide, delivering essential services with excellence and innovation.
At the heart of Serco’s operations is a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the world. Guided by a strong set of values including integrity, collaboration, and innovation, Serco’s employees work tirelessly to deliver high-quality services that enhance the safety, security, and well-being of millions of people globally.
As a responsible corporate organisation, Serco is committed to operating ethically and sustainably, minimizing its environmental impact, and contributing to the communities in which it operates. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, Serco seeks to create lasting value for society while driving long-term business success.
Serco is an organisation that thrives because of its diversity of talent. The Data, Digital and Technology team sit at the heart of our business, enabling operations to deliver superb public services and transform citizen outcomes as we support governments globally. Serco is committed to harnessing the power of technology to drive transformative digital innovation and is heavily investing in major initiatives to bring emerging technologies to life, and better harness the potential of our existing tech.
In an ever-changing world, Serco remains steadfast in its commitment to excellence, innovation, and service excellence. With a forward-looking approach and a focus on delivering outcomes that matter, Serco continues to be a trusted partner.
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- ROLE/S: Software Engineer
- STREAM/S: Software Engineering
- LOCATION/S: London, Cardiff, Manchester & Southampton
- START DATE: September 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Starling Bank is offering sponsored places on our Software CFGdegree providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN STARLING BANK:
- 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you)
- Generous family-friendly policies
- Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care.
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Starling Bank is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 2024 CFG degree programme to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Job Description: Software Engineer
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Starling Bank cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
To be eligible for this role you cannot have worked, studied or lived in Ukraine, Russia and/or Belarus in the past 5 years or been dismissed from any employment in the past five years, other than for reasons of ill-health or redundancy.
As a regulated bank, we require our successful candidates to go through background checks (including social media and employment references).
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
September 2024
WORKING SITUATION
We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Starling – our preference is that you’re located within a commutable distance of your office location so that we’re able to interact and collaborate in person. We don’t like to mandate how much you visit the office and work from home, that’s to be agreed upon between you and your manager.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you)
- An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
- Annual leave is increased with the length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
- 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
- Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
- Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
- Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care.
- Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
- Generous family-friendly policies
- Incentives refer a friend scheme
- Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
- Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
MORE ABOUT STARLING BANK
Starling is the UK’s first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way.
We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.
Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together!
The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness.
As a Starling Engineer, you will:
- Contribute to our award-winning platform and internal tooling
- Build new features and products from scratch
- Be able to see the impact that your work has on the lives of our millions of customers
- Share your knowledge with those around you, contributing to our learning culture
- Own your projects, working in small teams across the bank to collaboratively deliver
- Aim for greatness in everything you do, staying curious and inquisitive
- Be part of a scaling team and organisation as we change banking for good
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- ROLE/S: Junior Software Engineer Apprentice
- STREAM/S: Software Engineering
- LOCATION/S: Remote within the UK
- START DATE: September 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Smartsheet is offering sponsored places on our Software CFGdegree providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN SMARTSHEET:
- Collaborative and resourceful team
- Opportunities to work on projects that you want and for the work you do to be stimulating and interesting
- The opportunity to experiment, not just with tech but everything in the role
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Smartsheet is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 2024 CFG degree programme to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Job Description: Junior Software Engineer Apprentice
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Smartsheet cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the UK.
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
This role is full-time and permanent, but there is an expectation to progress, with support from the manager and team, to Software Engineer 1 within 12 months.
This will be something that both the CFG graduate and the engineering manager will be planning for from day 1.
All roles within Smartsheet have a 3-month probation period, which can be extended once by another 3 months, to 6 months.
The job description contains guidance about the on-call rota. They have decided that SE-1 Apprentices do not have to go on-call. As part of progressing to SE-1, however, there is an expectation that they will join the rota at some point within their first year at the company — probably around 6 months into the role.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
September 2024
WORKING SITUATION
The role will be fully remote but employees are free to work from the London office if you prefer an office environment. There will be an expectation to attend team days once every few months in either Bristol or Edinburgh.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Employer-paid Private Medical and Dental, additional cost for family members
- Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase
Program (15% discount) - Monthly contributions toward your pension
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- 25 days paid for Holiday + Bank Holidays + Flexible Time Away Program
- 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
- 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
- Company Funded Perks include a counselling membership, salary
sacrifice options and your own personal Smartsheet account. - Teleworking options from any registered location in the UK (role-specific)
MORE ABOUT SMARTSHEET
The world is changing, and we at Smartsheet believe that no great achievement has ever come from standing still. That’s why our worldwide team of over 3,000 members empowers anyone, in any organization, to embrace new challenges with audacity, creativity, and relentless dedication.
We’re changing the way the world works. And to do that we need people who can innovate, enrich our company with their ideas, and do something meaningful. We strive to create a culture of belonging that is rooted in respect and opportunity for all people. We believe that by celebrating diversity of voices and experiences and fostering equity for our team, customers, and communities, we enable people to do and be their best. Inspiring people to create meaningful change — from the inside out. Find your team and become a change agent with Smartsheet!
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- ROLE/S: Graduate data engineer & Junior developer
- STREAM/S: Software Engineering & Data
- LOCATION/S: London
- START DATE: September 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
The Travel Corporation is offering sponsored places on our Software & Data CFGdegree providing an opportunity to build up skills and switch to a career in tech.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN THE TRAVEL CORPORATION:
- Work from anywhere globally for 2 weeks (after 1 year of service)
- 2 volunteering days per year
- Professional qualification/further study – up to £2000 after 6 months at TTC
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
The Travel Corporation is partnering with Code First Girls for the Summer 2024 CFG degree programme to give more women and non-binary people the chance to break into tech and create the tech career they want.
Job Description:
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
The Travel Corporation cannot extend or sponsor any visas.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in September 2024
SECURITY CLEARANCE AND ADDITIONAL INFO
Candidates must pass a DBS checks
WORKING SITUATION
TTC adopts a hybrid working situation – 2-3 days in the office
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Tour travel discounts (after 1 year of service)
- Work from anywhere globally for 2 weeks (after 1 year of service)
- VitalityHealth
- EAP
- Cycle to Work scheme
- 2 volunteering days per year
- Professional qualification/further study – up to £2000 after 6 months at TTC.
MORE ABOUT THE TRAVEL CORPORATION
As a worldwide travel expert, we currently operate in 70 countries, with over 40 offices and more than 10,000 team members, serving 2 million guests annually. Career opportunities at The Travel Corporation are as diverse as the travel experiences we offer and our teams, our family, is absolutely our greatest asset. Working with a collaborative team spirit, we are dedicated to providing exceptional service to our guests.
At TTC, our mission is to ensure that travel has a positive impact on the planet we call home, the people and communities whose homes we visit and the rich wildlife we find there. We work towards this mission through our TreadRight Foundation and our sustainability strategy which lends to one of our goals to be carbon neutral by 2030 or sooner!
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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
SUMMER 2024
Applications are now CLOSED for our Summer 2024 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 Autumn 2024 cohort with applications launching in summer.
- ROLE/S: Infrastructure Junior Admin (Data - Spain) & Junior Cyber Security Consultant (Software - Germany)
- STREAM/S: Data (Spain) & Software Engineering (Germany)
- LOCATION/S: Malaga, Spain & Dusseldorf or Frankfurt, Germany
- START DATE: October 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Capgemini is offering places across the Data CFGdegree specialisation linked to the Infrastructure Junior Admin role in Malaga & Software Engineering CFGdegree specialisation linked to the Junior Cyber Security Consultant role in Germany for each successful candidate.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN CAPGEMINI:
- Learning & development opportunities
- Flexible working options
- Healthcare support
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Capgemini Spain – Infrastructure Junior Admin
Capgemini Germany – Junior Cyber Security Consultant
TOP 3 REASON TO JOIN CAPGEMINI
Spain
- Soft skills & technical training
- Nursery vouchers
- Leadership programs
Germany
- Remote working possible
- Capgemini’s internal learning platform
- Health check (age>35)
IS THERE VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE?
Capgemini cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the respective location.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in October 2024.
WORKING SITUATION
Spain
Candidates must be willing to work in the office a minimum of 2-3 times a week for at least three months. Afterwards, office attendance will be 1-2 days in the office.
Germany
Candidates will need to come into the Frankfurt or Dusseldorf offices for specific meetings as required but can work in the office or remotely as desired otherwise.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Spain
- English language proficiency above B2 level.
- Open to candidates without restrictions
Germany
- Advanced/proficient German-speakers
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Spain
- Health Insurance
- 2 days of holidays per month
- Leadership Program
- Digital Futures initiative
For more info on Capgemini Spain benefits click here.
Germany
- Remote working
- FlexAbroad Regulation
- Learning Platform “Next” (by degreed), Capgemini’s internal learning platform
- Monthly edenred gift card (40€) or mobility budget (80€)
- Job Bike, EgymWellpass, Health Check (age > 35)
MORE ABOUT CAPGEMINI
Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, inclusive future is a tough question. 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.
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 everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast-evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
infrastructure junior admin
Junior Cyber Security Consultant
- ROLE/S: Junior Software Engineer & Junior Site Reliability Engineer
- STREAM/S: Software & DevOps & Cloud and Full-Stack & Java
- LOCATION/S: Berlin, Germany & Valencia, Spain
- START DATE: September 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: Yes
Commercetools is offering places on the Software and Full-Stack CFGdegree specialisations along with our DevOps & Cloud and Java +Masters linked to a potential role for each successful graduate.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN COMMERCETOOLS:
- Open Learning & Development Budget
- Mindset & Growth: A diverse, creative workspace with an international culture & learning
- Flexibility: Morning person or night owl? We believe in outcome and motivated employees
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Commercetools can extend or sponsor any visas.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in September 2024.
WORKING SITUATION
Candidates must be able to attend the offices located in their respective locations (Berlin & Valencia)
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must be able to pass police/background check
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
We Are Open Source And Innovative By Design
- We make rapid progress by being early adopters of React, Scala, and GraphQL
- We share & contribute to the open-source community
We <3 Automation and Machine Learning
We care about your Growth and Well-being
- Remote Work: Up to 60 days/year from a country different from your base country
- Open Learning & Development Budget
- ct Academy: Regular internal training sessions
- Flexibility: Morning person or night owl? We believe in outcomes and motivated employees
- Mindset & Growth: A diverse, creative workspace with an international culture & learning environment
We are all different and that is what makes us stronger! We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company better.
Commercetools celebrates being a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If your professional profile aligns with our specific hiring requirements and company culture, then we encourage you to apply. We will assess your competencies, future potential, approach to learning and self-development and passion, and not your age, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, genetics, or disability.
MORE ABOUT COMMERCETOOLS
Reimagining digital commerce for the world’s leading companies.
In 2012, Dirk Hoerig, co-founder of commercetools, coined the term “headless commerce” to differentiate between monolithic all-in-one commerce suites and his radical new approach. The concept of decoupling the backend from the frontend disrupted the industry status quo and created a new standard for eCommerce.
Today, commercetools provides the leading composable commerce platform. We power commerce infrastructure-influenced competitive advantages, long-term business value, and agility for enterprises across every industry while reducing their total costs. Every day, across almost every continent, brands rely on commercetools to make faster, more meaningful connections to their customers at every touchpoint.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Site Reliability Engineer & Software Developer
- STREAM/S: Full-Stack & Software
- LOCATION/S: Madrid
- START DATE: October 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
iptiQ is offering places on the Software CFGdegree specialisations linked to the Site Reliability Engineer role and the Full-Stack CFGdegree specialisations linked to the Software Developer role for each successful candidate.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN IPTIQ:
- We're driven by our vision, and we work together towards it every single day
- We are supporting each other and happily growing new talents in the company.
- Collaborating across the globe, we apply our unique perspectives and know-how to make the world more resilient
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
iptiQ cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the respective location.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in October 2024.
WORKING SITUATION
This is a hybrid role, candidates must be willing to come into the office 2 days a week and the remaining 3 days at home.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Attractive performance-based bonus
- Flexible working time in a hybrid set-up
- Generous vacation leave
- Public transport contribution
To view more of iptiQ’s benefits click here.
MORE ABOUT IPTIQ
We are transforming the way insurance is offered to consumers, helping them buy the insurance they need more quickly – in more straightforward and more convenient ways. We do this by forming partnerships with insurers, insurance intermediaries, banks and leading consumer brands. We provide our partners with insurance products, data and technology, so they can deliver seamless insurance experiences to consumers, with maximum efficiency and minimal fuss. As a result, our partners can grow their business and customer value – and all with more efficient delivery.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Software Engineer
- STREAM/S: Software
- LOCATION/S: Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai
- START DATE: October/November 2024
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
SS&C Technologies is offering places on the Software CFGdegree specialisations linked to a role for each successful candidate.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN SS&C TECHNOLOGIES:
- Your future and well-being are important to us as demonstrated by our rich benefit programs.
- We’re a global company with regional footprints committed to the communities we work and live in
- We value work and life balance offering a hybrid work model and flexible time off.
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
SS&C Technologies cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the respective location.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in October/November 2024.
WORKING SITUATION
SS&C Technologies has a flexible working policy where candidates can arrange their working style as they wish. Currently operating on a 4 to 6 days a month in office.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
- Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree. This is a junior position.
- HR teams use a vendor to run background verifications that must be successfully cleared post joining generic checks
- Employment verification last 3 employers – if career switcher
- Credit check
- Business-dependent additional checks may occur.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
- Health and life insurance,
- Provident fund and gratuity
MORE ABOUT SS&C Technologies
SS&C is a leading global provider of mission-critical, cloud-based software and solutions for the financial and healthcare industries. Named to the Fortune 1000 list as a top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C (NASDAQ: SSNC) is a trusted provider to more than 20,000 financial services and healthcare companies, with over 25,000 employees and operations in more than 40 countries. Built upon a foundation of expertise, innovation and excellent customer service, SS&C powers some of the largest financial and healthcare firms in the world.
Please note: only apply for ONE CFGdegree role. We will capture other preferences in your form.
- ROLE/S: Security Engineering Engineer/ Analyst, Solution factory ML Ops Specialist, Solution factory DevOps Specialist, Data Science Specialist & DA & Ops Specialist
- STREAM/S: Data & Software with DevOps & Cloud and Cyber Security +Masters
- LOCATION/S: Bangalore, India
- START DATE: TBC
- VISA SPONSORSHIP: No
Unilever is sponsoring candidates for our Data and Software CFGdegree with DevOps & Cloud and Cyber Security +Masters, linked to a potential role for each successful graduate.
- OUR TOP THREE REASONS TO JOIN UNILEVER:
- For young managers & trainees: Education Assistance Policy, Support for Late Working Policy, Entrepreneurship and Secondment Policy & Career Break Policy
- For parents-to-be & new parents: Fertility Support, Parental Leave, Creche Facility, Maternity Transition Policy, Virtual Child Care & Travel Policy for New Parents
- For your loved ones: Elder Care & Location Policy and Split Family Arrangement
ABOUT THE ROLE & ELIGIBILITY
Unilever cannot extend or sponsor any visas. Candidates must have permanent right to live & work in the respective location.
WHAT IS THE ROLE START DATE?
The role starts in TBC.
WORKING SITUATION
Candidates must be able to travel to the office 2-3 days per week.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
For young managers & trainees
• Education Assistance Policy
• Support for Late Working Policy
• Entrepreneurship and Secondment Policy
• Career Break Policy
For parents-to-be & new parents
• Fertility Support
• Parental Leave
• Creche Facility
• Maternity Transition Policy
• Virtual Child Care
• Travel Policy for New Parents
For your loved ones
• Elder Care
• Location Policy and Split Family Arrangement
Planning beyond
• Retirement Policy
For more info on benefits, click here.
MORE ABOUT UNILEVER AND UNIOPS
Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle. Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’.
ABOUT UNIOPS
Unilever Operations, known as UniOps, plays a vital role in powering business operations and supporting all Unilever teams across the globe. Bringing together technology and business services capabilities – including operations, technology, data, and analytics. UniOps is the digital and experiences foundation of the business and the delivery engine that enables Unilever to run every day making sure every employee has the tools and technology they need to deliver to do their roles.
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
16-week course including 1-2 break as part of the course duration.
Four nights/week (Monday - Thursday)
Nine-week foundation layer & six-week specialisation
SPRING 2024 APPLICATIONS IS NOW CLOSED
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 IS NOW OPEN
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
CFGDEGREE
FAQS
Yes. As part of accepting a place on the CFGdegree, you will be asked to sign an agreement stating that you will accept a job offer from the sponsoring company if this is specified in the application.
Once the agreement is signed, receipt of your course certificate depends on the acceptance of the job offer and completion of any related interviews within the sponsor company.
No. Any position you are offered will start upon completion of the CFGdegree. If your application is successful you will find out further details about the role, including salary closer to the time. Note that this will vary depending on the company.
The roles available are dependent on the sponsoring company. This can vary between an internship, fixed-term contracts and full-time, permanent roles. Please read the job specification for each role before applying to see if it is suitable for you.
Yes, we have the mid-level accelerator course which aims to help more women drive their tech careers forward and create future tech leaders across multiple industries. It is pretty grim when it comes to gender diversity in mid- and senior-level roles in tech.
Check out our open Mid-Level Accelerator opportunities now!
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