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TechTrack

Business Analyst roles open next week

Applications for the TechTrack Business Analyst apprenticeship will open on 3 December 2024

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TechTrack

TechTrack, the Government’s latest digital upskilling apprenticeship programme

A unique opportunity to join the Government Digital and Data community leading digital transformation. TechTrack is new for 2024, find out more about the Central Digital and Data Office who lead the programme.

If you are considering a career in digital, the TechTrack apprenticeship programme is a unique opportunity to join the growing Government Digital and Data community of experts leading digital transformation in government.

We are on a mission to build our digital skills at scale as part of an overarching strategy to transform public services and deliver world-class technology. This could be your opportunity to join one of the largest employers of digital and data people in the UK.

The TechTrack apprenticeship:

  • is open to everyone 
  • is a Level 4 advanced apprenticeship
  • is tailored to accelerate both expertise and prepare individuals for leadership roles
  • will take between 18 months to two years to complete depending on which role you apply for
  • is managed in partnership with highly experienced and accredited apprenticeship providers, with successful track records, using industry experts to teach content.

The TechTrack programme offers uniquely tailored apprenticeships into four highly sought after roles.

Applications are now open for a November 2024 start for:

  • Software Developer
  • DevOps Engineer

Applications open in the autumn for a 2025 start for:

  • Business Analyst
  • Cyber Security Technologist (Risk)

You will earn the equivalent Higher Executive Officer (HEO) salary whilst learning skills, gaining experience in a role and getting a qualification at the end, upon successful completion.

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Government Digital and Data is a community of experts leading digital transformation in government. Together, we are a powerful force creating more efficient services that have a meaningful impact on people’s lives.

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You should apply if you are:

  • someone with a love of learning and continuously developing their skills
  • good at organising things, with a strong attention to detail
  • a clear communicator who can work well in teams, and independently
  • proactive, with a problem solving attitude, and are someone who can support others from a diverse range of backgrounds
  • able to use evidence to evaluate impact to inform your decision making, and can put your work into the wider strategic context.

As a TechTrack apprentice you’ll:

  • train for the workplace through immediately applicable learning
  • earn a salary and get the same rights as employees, including sick leave and holiday pay 
  • spend at least six of your working hours each week training or studying 
  • undertake ongoing assessments, including an end-point assessment
  • get the opportunity to work on leading edge digital solutions and projects that can help and even change the lives of uk citizens.
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  • you’ll receive ongoing support from highly experienced and passionate colleagues
  • you’ll get 1:1 coaching and learn through a variety of contexts, working on the job as well as joining workshops
  • you’ll be able to experiment with solving new problems and refinement of the solution, and training you eye for detail
  • you’ll be fascinated by new technologies in your field and motivated to learn them
  • you’ll join a culture that enjoys sharing knowledge, and continuous development.

The programme is open to everyone.

You might be an existing civil servant seeking a new career path or want to gain specific qualifications to support your career journey. Or you might be interested in joining the Civil Service for the first time (or even returning!)

The apprenticeship roles start at Higher Executive Officer (HEO) level. Please note, if you are an existing civil servant and not quite at HEO level but feel you have the right skills and experience, please do apply. If you are currently at Senior Executive Officer (SEO) level or above, you can still apply, however please check the terms and conditions of the job offer when applications open. 

Your Apprenticeship Journey

Selection: - Explore the opportunities - Apply in minutes - Selection Up to 2 months On-boarding: - Enrolment - Orientation - Meet your coaches Up to 1 month Bootcamp: - 16 weeks immersive training - Hands -on projects - Continuous support 16 weeks Placement: - Real work experience - Professional development - Track your progress min 12 months Assessment: - Final assessments - Senior Executive Officer assessment Up to 6 months

Further information about the four roles

Software Developer

Two year apprenticeship programme and is developed and delivered in partnership with Makers Academy.

As a TechTrack Apprentice Software Developer you will design, run and improve software that meets user needs. In this role, you will:

  • be responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach.
  • create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse.
  • design, code, test, correct and document simple programs or scripts.
  • learn about the latest emerging technologies.
  • gain knowledge, skills and experience throughout the apprenticeship including all stages of the software development life-cycle and software development methodologies.

Find out what a software developer in government does and the skills you need to do the job at each level.

DevOps Engineer

Two year apprenticeship programme and is developed and delivered in partnership with Makers Academy

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As a TechTrack Apprentice DevOps Engineer you will support the development and operation of software through tools, environments and practices. In this role, you will:

  • be responsible for underpinning good development processes including managing tools, testing environments and helping fix faults.
  • maintain development standards and write software that automates systems.
  • assist as part of a team in the design of components of larger systems.
  • gain knowledge, skills and experience including the business value of DevOps, how to use data ethically and the importance of continual improvement.

Find out what a development operations (DevOps) engineer in government does and the skills you need to do the job at each level.

Meet an apprentice software developer

Dale Bellamy, Apprentice Software Developer at the Home Office


Dale is currently an apprentice Software Developer at the Home Office who joined the Civil Service from a career in the private sector. 
Apply here for the Software Developer role

Meet a digital apprentice and career switcher

Jo Everest, Digital Apprentice and Head of Cyber Governance, Risk and Assurance at the Department of Business and Trade. 

Jo chose an apprenticeship as a way to completely change her career in the Civil Service.
Apply here for the DevOps Engineer role

Business Analyst

Applications open on 3 December 2024

Two year apprenticeship programme and is developed and delivered in partnership with BPP.

As a TechTrack Apprentice Business Analyst you will work with others to develop your skills and help teams to:

  • analyse and understand a business problem or opportunity.
  • undertake research and analysis to understand how a business or business area works, considering the people, organisation, processes, data and development and testing of services.
  • make decisions related to prioritisation and minimum viable product by using analysis led insights.
  • gain knowledge, skills and experience throughout, including the value of Business Analysis in enabling business improvement, conducting internal and external environmental analysis.

Find out what a business analyst in government does and the skills you need to do the job at each level.

Cyber Security Technologist (Risk)

Applications will open in early 2025

Two year apprenticeship programme and is developed and delivered in partnership with estio.

As a TechTrack Apprentice Cyber Security Technologist (Risk Analysis) you will focus on risk assessment, analysis and work with experienced Risk Analysts to learn how to:

  • apply an understanding of cyber security to protect organisations, systems information, personal data and people from attacks and unauthorised access.
  • build an understanding of security concepts and technology and how to mitigate risks arising from threats. 
  • gain knowledge, skills and experience throughout the apprenticeship including cyber security concepts and why this matters to business and society, the main types of common attack techniques, ethical principles and good practice.

The capability framework for cyber security roles will be updated here soon. These launch in the autumn.

Meet an apprentice business analyst

David George, Apprentice Business Analyst at the Driver and Vehicles Standards Agency.

David was an existing civil servant at the DVSA but wanted more opportunity to progress his career and to train in the digital profession.
Register here to find out when the applications for Business Analyst open

Meet a graduate apprentice Cyber Security Technologist

Sidra Ali, Cyber Security Technologist (Risk) at the Department for Education.

Sidra, joined the civil service as an apprentice from sixth form college so she could learn a skill and get a qualification whilst earning a salary.
Register here to find out when applications for Cyber Security Technologist open

Virtual Q&A sessions on TechTrack

We will be holding regular Q&A sessions for potential candidates over the next few months.
If you have registered an interest to be contacted and receive updates when roles go live, you will be notified about these and can register online to attend. Spaces are not limited.

If you’d like to receive updates about TechTrack, including when applications for different roles open and when we will be holding open Q&A sessions, please register your email below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can upskill or start a new career in a tech role at whatever stage you are at in your working life or career.

Government Digital and Data professionals are united by our goal of transforming lives through technology. Whether it’s applying for a driving licence, claiming your state pension or applying for child benefit, people interact with government services at some of the most significant times in their lives – and for everyday tasks, too. 

Our aim is to exceed public expectations by creating and evolving incredible digital public services for the people of the UK.

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