Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science

DATAGUM LIMITED

Nottingham (NG1 6FG)

Closes in 15 days (Sunday 21 June 2026)

Posted on 5 June 2026

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Summary

We support our apprentices with guidance from experienced colleagues, a line manager and a dedicated buddy. You'll gain hands-on experience with our Data Science team, contribute to real projects and our data strategy, learn from subject matter experts and develop valuable skills while building your career with us.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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We offer a competitive starting salary, with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on performance. 

Training course
Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm with 1 hour lunch. This role is office based 5 days per week.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

We don’t expect you to come straight in being the finished package and know everything about what we do. As one of our Data Science Apprentice’s, we’ll help make sure you get the most out of your time with us by embedding you in some of our key projects for some hands-on learning as you embark on your training on a four-year Data Science apprenticeship at the University of Nottingham. Data Science is an exciting and expanding field and we will take the time to ensure that you learn and start growing your career with us. Many of our expert colleagues have a diverse range of experience and so there is plenty of opportunity for you to learn from the very best.  

During the Data Science Apprenticeship programme - you will: 

  • Spend time with our data scientists, learning from them and helping to build our current analytical tools 
  • Contribute to our data strategy 
  • Learn about what Datagum does and contribute to our future growth 

Where you'll work

Market Square House
St. James's Street
Nottingham
NG1 6FG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE

Training course

Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Identify and clarify problems an organisation faces, and reformulate them into Data Science problems. Devise solutions and make decisions in context by seeking feedback from stakeholders. Apply scientific methods through experiment design, measurement, hypothesis testing and delivery of results.  Collaborate with colleagues to gather requirements.
  • Perform data engineering: create and handle datasets for analysis. Use tools and techniques to source, access, explore, profile, pipeline, combine, transform and store data, and apply governance (quality control, security, privacy) to data.
  • Identify and use an appropriate range of programming languages and tools for data manipulation, analysis, visualisation, and system integration. Select appropriate data structures and algorithms for the problem.  Develop reproducible analysis and robust code, working in accordance with software development standards, including security, accessibility, code quality and version control.
  • Use analysis and models to inform and improve organisational outcomes, building models and validating results with statistical testing: perform statistical analysis, correlation vs causation, feature selection and engineering, machine learning, optimisation, and simulations, using the appropriate techniques for the problem.
  • Implement data solutions, using relevant software engineering architectures and design patterns. Evaluate Cloud vs. on-premise deployment.  Determine the implicit and explicit value of data. Assess value for money and Return on Investment.  Scale a system up/out. Evaluate emerging trends and new approaches. Compare the pros and cons of software applications and techniques.
  • Find, present, communicate and disseminate outputs effectively and with high impact through creative storytelling, tailoring the message for the audience. Use the best medium for each audience, such as technical writing, reporting and dashboards.  Visualise data to tell compelling and actionable narratives.  Make recommendations to decision makers to contribute towards the achievement of organisation goals.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships at strategic and operational levels, using methods of organisational empathy (human, organisation and technical) and build relationships through active listening and trust development.
  • Use project delivery techniques and tools appropriate to their Data Science project and organisation. Plan, organise and manage resources to successfully run a small Data Science project, achieve organisational goals and enable effective change.

Training schedule

  • You will be based in our HQ in Nottingham full time
  • Your study day will be used to complete the remote learning elements of your degree apprenticeship programme and to support your academic development alongside your day-to-day role
  • The University of Nottingham requires you to attend 2 days block release monthly except in vacation time. This is at their University Park Campus

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

  • Any other (grade Require BBC)
  • Maths (grade C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must meet the funding requirements set by the UK Government. This means you must have lived in the UK for at least three years and have permission to reside in the UK that was not granted solely for educational purposes. Alternatively, applicants with settled or pre-settled status may also be eligible.  
Please note that Datagum is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this apprenticeship role. 
As apprenticeships are designed to help individuals gain new skills and knowledge, applicants cannot already hold a degree in a subject area that is substantially related to the apprenticeship programme. If you already have a degree in Data Science or a closely related discipline, you may not be eligible for this apprenticeship. 

About this employer

Datagum is a rapidly growing start-up in the IT Market Data sector. We are an international based Consultancy and Software company, with our office headquarters in Nottingham and staff also in London, Aisa and Adelaide (Australia).

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Company benefits

Our benefits package includes a pension scheme, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and health insurance (after qualifying period).

After this apprenticeship

  • Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, we hope that you will progress into a Senior Data Scientist role
  • Taking ownership of analytical projects, model development and client facing work
  • As your experience grows, opportunities may arise to specialise in areas such as machine learning, AI or data engineering with longer-term progression into lead or management positions

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DATAGUM LIMITED

Vicky Torr

careers@datagum.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035149.

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Closes in 15 days (Sunday 21 June 2026)

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