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Want to learn, earn and progress with a well-loved brand? With apprenticeships ranging from 18 months to four years, now’s your chance.
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Technology
Technology Apprenticeship Programme - Livingston - closed
This Apprenticeship programme is now closed for applications for our 2022 intake. To register your interest for September 2023 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.
Technology Apprenticeship Programme – Livingston
Collaborating with leading software developers, tech analysts and technology experts. Working on a product that changes how millions of people watch their favourite shows. There’s only one place where you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.
Join our Technology programme and you’ll spend two years taking on varied roles, rising to unique challenges and working on the kind of exciting projects you just don’t find anywhere else. All while discovering first-hand how we bring millions of people the entertainment they know and love.
What you’ll be doing
Join teams such as:
- UK Information Systems/ Sky Business Technology: get to know our Software Engineering functions, covering testing, automation, technical analysis, operational support and development. Find out how we provide solutions and services to our contact centre and engineer communities. And how we support the various online and interactive services for 11 million UK customers.
- Infrastructure Operations: we are the lifeblood of Sky’s critical internal and external systems, designing, delivering and supporting our IT infrastructure which includes servers, databases, data storage and batch processing systems. Join as an apprentice and you’ll be part of our dynamic team helping us to maintain a world class operation. We will provide a great environment for you to further your learning and showcase your talents.
- Service Operations: get to know our Service Operations functions; covering Incident, Change, Config, Problem, Monitoring, Release and Service Management. Find out how we bring together Sky Technology support teams and business stakeholders to ensure our products have high service availability, drive service protection and ensure our customers have an excellent experience.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 2 years
- Location is Livingston, Scotland
- Expected start September 2022
- IT & Telecoms Professionals SCQF Level 6-8
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of 2 National qualifications (NQ’s) level 2 or 3, if you’re applying for a role in Scotland.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of 2 National qualifications (NQ’s) level 2 or 3, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passionate about technology and our brand
- Collaborative and great with people
- A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
- A problem-solver
- Approachable and adaptable.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The current closing date for applications is 11th March 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
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IT Solutions Apprenticeship Programme - London - closed
This Apprenticeship programme is now closed for applications for our 2022 intake. To register your interest for September 2023 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.
IT Solutions Apprenticeship Programme – London
Wide-ranging projects. Ground-breaking software. Industry-leading technology. Join us and make an impact. Only at Sky.
UK IS South Technical Operations: This team is responsible for the correct functioning, availability and problem solving of the software applications used by Sky for its Broadband, Talk and Mobile Ordering and Repair services.
What you’ll be doing
In this team you will learn how software systems are created and operated by Sky. You’ll gain practical knowledge and skills in a diverse set of software technologies that will include application tools, database query languages, scripting languages, web portal, data analysis tools and more, all relevant to Data and Voice services. The team operate in an energetic and diverse environment, responding to events and incidents to restore service quickly.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 2 years
- Location is London
- Expected start September 2022
- Infrastructure Technician Standard Level 3 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passionate about technology and our brand
- Collaborative and great with people
- A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
- A problem-solver
- Approachable and adaptable.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Cyber Security Apprenticeship Programme - Osterley - closed
This Apprenticeship programme is now closed for applications for our 2022 intake. To register your interest for September 2023 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.
Cyber Security Apprenticeship Programme – Osterley
Keep Sky safe from cyber-attack. Educate staff on security threat and vulnerability. Advise on new security threats. Get involved in supporting and guiding projects. All so we can continue to deliver products free from threat exposure.
As part of our Group Technology Security team, you’ll gain experience working across multiple lifecycle stages of Cyber Security here at Sky. You’ll then get the opportunity to take on a more focused role, whether that’s simulating an attack on our computers or designing system architecture. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.
What you’ll be doing
Take part in a five-week induction before getting under the skin of our cyber security operation. You’ll cover analysis, project management and specialist cyber security training. Throughout the two-year programme, you’ll do up to four rotations, before specialising, with roles ranging from penetration testing to security project management
Expected learnings during this programme:
- An understanding of threat intelligence and the common threats facing industry
- Common incidents that can occur and how they are responded to
- Business support and security program/project management
- Security design and architecture
- Information security operations
- Assurance, penetration testing and code review.
Programme facts
- Programme duration is 18 months
- This role is based in Osterley, west London
- Cyber Security Level 4 qualification
- Expected start is October 2022
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
- Passionate about technology with an interest in cyber security
- A quick learner and a team player.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Network Engineer Apprenticeship Programme - London - closed
This Apprenticeship programme is now closed for applications for our 2022 intake. To register your interest for September 2023 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.
Network Engineer Apprenticeship Programme – London
Collaborating with leading software developers, tech analysts and technology experts. Bumping into Anthony Joshua in reception. Working on a product that changes how millions of people watch their favourite shows or supporting the networks ensuring Sky customers get the best service possible for Networks and Telephony. There’s only one place where you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.
Join our Technology apprenticeship programme and you’ll spend two years taking on varied roles, rising to unique challenges and working on the kind of exciting projects you just don’t find anywhere else. All while discovering first-hand how we bring millions of people the entertainment they know and love.
What you’ll be doing
Network Operations: Provide 24×7 Operational Support of our Networks, Fixed Line Voice and Mobile Services from Front Line Service Operations to Subject Matter Experts in Transmission, IP, Voice Services, CDN and Security. Network Operations responsibilities include the production platforms for Broadband, Talk, Sky Mobile, Corporate Voice and the Enterprise Networks connecting our sites and underpinning our data centres. Our focus is on continual improvement, availability and performance of these critical customer services and supporting infrastructure. Some of the support teams work 24×7 shift patterns which you may be asked to join to provide your training during your apprenticeship.
Just so you know: you’ll work with a broad range of Sky content in the network operations role, some of which isn’t suitable for under-18s. For this reason, we can’t accept applications from people younger than 18 years old for the start date of 1st September 2021.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 2 years
- Location is Brick Lane, London
- Expected start September 2022
- Network Engineering Level 4 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passionate about technology and our brand
- Collaborative and great with people
- A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
- A problem-solver
- Approachable and adaptable.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Software
Developer Operations Apprenticeship Programme – Leeds - closed
This Apprenticeship programme is now closed for applications for our 2022 intake. To register your interest for September 2023 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.
Developer Operations Apprenticeship Programme – Leeds
Hit the ground running on this accelerated learning programme. Take a hands-on approach using agile methodologies. Work alongside experts in our DevOps team and make sure we stay ahead of the game.
Join the teams that built Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Create products used by millions. Take the lead on challenging and exciting projects. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. With the support of a leading software delivery team, create high-quality, testable products designed to bring customers more of what they love. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.
What you’ll be doing
On our DevOps programme you’ll create the best environments for our technology projects. Make sure our products remain available once they’re deployed to production. Be involved in scaling our applications. Find yourself in Group Product, Reliability Engineering or Enterprise Engineering, working on a wide range of technology projects across our business.
You’ll learn a lot in 18 months. Spend your first four weeks understanding reliability engineering principles and learning what it takes to be a DevOps Engineer. Over the remaining 17 months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects.
Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll move one of our reliability engineering teams, which provides a variety of support and deployment activities to our Development, Quality Assurance and Release Management teams. Here you’ll help reduce costs, improve products, enhance service availability, tighten security, and boost our growth. Top quality is always a priority as you deliver effective, innovative software.
On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:
- Providing and configuring the environments that our developers will use to create our software products
- Be involved in scaling applications and products when popularity increases or where user demands peak expectations
- Ensuring our deployed products remain available, reliable and diagnose issues when they occur
- Work in an iterative way using Agile delivery principles.
Your initial month of employment will be a bootcamp with the training provider. This is designed to give you an intensive training course on the basic skills and languages needed for this programme. We therefore request that no holiday is booked during this bootcamp.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 18 months
- Location is Leeds, west Yorkshire
- Expected start October 2022
- DevOps Level 4 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passion for technology
- Keen problem solver
- Basic understanding of coding in either Bash or YAML
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The current closing date for applications is 22nd April 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Developer Operations Apprenticeship Programme – Osterley - closed
This Apprenticeship programme is now closed for applications for our 2022 intake. To register your interest for September 2023 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.
Developer Operations Apprenticeship Programme – Osterley
Hit the ground running on this accelerated learning programme. Take a hands-on approach using agile methodologies. Work alongside experts in our DevOps team and make sure we stay ahead of the game.
Join the teams that built Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Create products used by millions. Take the lead on challenging and exciting projects. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. With the support of a leading software delivery team, create high-quality, testable products designed to bring customers more of what they love. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.
What you’ll be doing
On our DevOps programme you’ll create the best environments for our technology projects. Make sure our products remain available once they’re deployed to production. Be involved in scaling our applications. Find yourself in Group Product, Reliability Engineering or Enterprise Engineering, working on a wide range of technology projects across our business.
You’ll learn a lot in 18 months. Spend your first four weeks understanding reliability engineering principles and learning what it takes to be a DevOps Engineer. Over the remaining 17 months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects.
Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll move one of our reliability engineering teams, which provides a variety of support and deployment activities to our Development, Quality Assurance and Release Management teams. Here you’ll help reduce costs, improve products, enhance service availability, tighten security, and boost our growth. Top quality is always a priority as you deliver effective, innovative software.
On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:
- Providing and configuring the environments that our developers will use to create our software products
- Be involved in scaling applications and products when popularity increases or where user demands peak expectations
- Ensuring our deployed products remain available, reliable and diagnose issues when they occur
- Work in an iterative way using Agile delivery principles.
Your initial month of employment will be a bootcamp with the training provider. This is designed to give you an intensive training course on the basic skills and languages needed for this programme. We therefore request that no holiday is booked during this bootcamp.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 18 months
- Location is Osterley, west London
- Expected start October 2022
- DevOps Level 4 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passion for technology
- Keen problem solver
- Basic understanding of coding in either Bash or YAML.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The current closing date for applications is 22nd April 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Software Development Apprenticeship Programme - Leeds - Open
Software Development Apprenticeship Programme – Leeds
Change the way customers interact with the NOW TV interface. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. Create software technology that influences the way they watch their favourite shows. Use cutting-edge technology and contribute to the success of current and future products.
Develop software that underpins our products and improves how we work. Make an impact and get all the support you need to do your best work. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.
What you’ll be doing
The software development programme might see you create the NOW TV interface, develop capabilities for our front-end platforms or become a full stack developer for our search and recommendations team.
You’ll learn a lot on this eighteen-month programme. After just five weeks, you’ll be familiar with the major software engineering principles, Java development, test-driven development, continuous build, and integration. Over the remaining 17 months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects, before moving into a delivery team where you will continue your career as an Associate Software Developer.
On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:
- Deliver and support the building of our software products
- Team up with software professionals to create high-quality, testable products designed to engage our customers
- Produce software through iteration using Agile delivery principles.
Your initial month of employment will be a bootcamp with the training provider. This is designed to give you an intensive training course on the basic skills and languages needed for this programme. We therefore request that no holiday is booked during this bootcamp.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 18 months
- Location is Leeds, west Yorkshire
- Expected start October 2022
- Software Developer Level 4 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passionate about technology
- A quick learner and team player
- Aware of Agile methodologies
- Basic understanding of coding in any of these languages: Java, Python, JavaScript, or PHP.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The current closing date for applications is 17th July 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Software Development Apprenticeship Programme - Livingston - closed
This Apprenticeship programme is now closed for applications for our 2022 intake. To register your interest for September 2023 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.
Software Development Apprenticeship Programme – Livingston
Join the experts in the Content Protection team at Sky. Whatever your project, you’ll be in the driving seat from day one, designing the software that steers us to success.
Work on innovative TV Products and leading Content Protection project. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. Create software technology that influences the way they watch their favourite shows. Use cutting-edge technology and contribute to the success of current and future products. Develop software that underpins our products and improves how we work. Make an impact and get all the support you need to do your best work. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.
What you’ll be doing
The software development programme might see you create User Management systems, develop capabilities for our CRM systems or become a full stack developer for our complex provisioning systems.
You’ll learn a lot on this eighteen-month programme. After just five weeks, you’ll be familiar with the major software engineering principles, Java development, test-driven development, continuous build, and integration. Over the remaining 17 months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects, before moving into a delivery team where you will continue your career as an Associate Software Developer.
On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:
- Deliver and support the development of our software products
- Team up with software professionals to create high-quality, testable products designed to engage our customers
- Produce software through iteration using Agile delivery principles
Your initial month of employment will be a bootcamp with the training provider. This is designed to give you an intensive training course on the basic skills and languages needed for this programme. We therefore request that no holiday is booked during this bootcamp.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 2 years
- Location is Livingston
- Expected start September 2022
- SQCF Software & Web Development Level 6 and Level 8
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passionate about technology, with a particular interest in programming (if you’ve already dabbled with code, even better)
- A quick learner and team player
- Aware of Agile methodologies.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The current closing date for applications is 11th March 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Software Development Apprenticeship Programme - Osterley - closed
This Apprenticeship programme is now closed for applications for our 2022 intake. To register your interest for September 2023 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.
Software Development Apprenticeship Programme – Osterley
Join the experts behind Sky Mobile, NOW TV and Sky Q. Whatever your project, you’ll be in the driving seat from day one, designing the software that steers us to success.
Change the way customers interact with the NOW TV interface. Collaborate with our software teams across the globe on video streaming platforms. Create software technology that influences the way they watch their favourite shows. Use cutting-edge technology and contribute to the success of current and future products.
Develop software that underpins our products and improves how we work. Make an impact and get all the support you need to do your best work. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.
What you’ll be doing
The software development programme might see you create the NOW TV interface, develop capabilities for our front-end platforms or become a full stack developer for our search and recommendations team.
You’ll learn a lot on this eighteen-month programme. After just five weeks, you’ll be familiar with the major software engineering principles, Java development, test-driven development, continuous build, and integration. Over the remaining 17 months, with our guidance, you’ll put your newly acquired skills into practice on live projects, before moving into a delivery team where you will continue your career as an Associate Software Developer.
On this programme you’ll ensure software is delivered to an excellent standard within a busy agile team, where quality is the highest priority. This could include:
- Deliver and support the development of our software products
- Team up with software professionals to create high-quality, testable products designed to engage our customers
- Produce software through iteration using Agile delivery principles.
Your initial month of employment will be a bootcamp with the training provider. This is designed to give you an intensive training course on the basic skills and languages needed for this programme. We therefore request that no holiday is booked during this bootcamp.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 18 months
- Location is Osterley, west London
- Expected start October 2021
- Software Developer Level 4 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passionate about technology, with a particular interest in programming (if you’ve already dabbled with code, even better)
- A quick learner and team player
- Aware of Agile methodologies.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The current closing date for applications is 11th March 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Software Testing Apprenticeship Programme - Osterley - closed
This Apprenticeship programme is now closed for applications for our 2022 intake. To register your interest for September 2023 and onwards, click here and we’ll keep you updated.
Software Testing Apprenticeship Programme – Osterley
We have an excellent opportunity for a Software Testing Apprentice to work within Sky’s Broadcast Integration & Test Services department. The department’s primary role is to perform testing of the technology products and services across the broadcast headend before launch to customers. Integration & Test Services are responsible for testing complex areas of BSKYB’s headend, with focus on the Sky Satellite, On Demand and Over The Top content delivery systems feeding into Sky’s Set top boxes and a variety of third party client devices.
The department consists of 40+ professional test consultants & software automation engineers.
What you’ll be doing
You will work with several teams within Integration & Test services. They will be exposed to a broad range of technologies, tools, test management processes and work alongside highly experienced professional engineers. You will learn how Sky delivers Sky TV content to homes, how to test Sky TV Apps and find software defects.
Testing role:
- Configuring, deploying and testing software and hardware components on platforms such as: OnDemand, NowTV, SkyGo and others
- Integrating software components and building test environments.
If you are interested in learning how Sky’s content is delivered to customers, how to test Sky’s software, pushing software components to their limit in order to make them stable and robust, Integration & Test Services is your department of interest
Your initial month of employment will be a bootcamp with the training provider. This is designed to give you an intensive training course on the basic skills and languages needed for this programme. We therefore request that no holiday is booked during this bootcamp.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 18 months
- Location is Osterley, London
- Expected start September 2022
- Integration and Test Level 4 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passionate about technology
- A quick learner and team player.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The current closing date for applications is 11th March 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Business
Only at Sky will your apprenticeship allow you to support decisions that make our much-loved shows and products possible.
Business Administration Apprenticeship Programme - Livingston - open
Business Administration Apprenticeship Programme – Livingston
Provide unrivalled support. Create slick processes. Compile accurate reports. Join our Business Administration Apprenticeship programme and become part of an exciting team, giving Sky’s people the brilliant service, they expect.
As an Apprentice in Billing Operations you’ll help us deliver a world class Billing experience for our customers across all of Sky’s products and services. We provide assurances that our customers billings are correct, collect payments across our services, manage our customer communications and provide assurance that out Telephony processes are all running smoothly.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll have opportunities across our teams gaining unrivalled knowledge into how Sky works behind the scenes. You’ll be involved across many different projects and will be supported to make changes that improve our processes. Our Apprentice programme will give you the opportunities to grow your network, become an expert in our processes & develop a great career with Sky.
Activities include:
- Ensuring that all reconciliations are completed accurately, to agreed deadlines
- Identifying, analysing and taking ownership of issues
- Helping improve the accuracy of reconciliations and reporting
- Following through to resolution, escalating as appropriate
- Working alongside other teams within Billing and Sky Support to review and improve internal and external processes
- Understanding audit, regulatory and internal controls, making sure that these are completed in a rigorous and timely manner
- Analysing processes within the team, identifying and escalating any trends or changes with a recommended course of action
- Compiling accurate management reporting information as required
- Prioritising your personal workload.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 2 years
- Location is Livingston, Scotland
- Expected start September 2022
- Business Administration Level 6 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of 2 National qualifications (NQ’s) level 2 or 3, if you’re applying for a role in Scotland.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of 2 National qualifications (NQ’s) level 2 or 3, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Collaborative and great with people
- A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
- A problem-solver
- Attention focussed and thorough with detail across projects
- Comfortable using Excel and PowerPoint and a range of technology systems.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
The application deadline for this opportunity is Sunday 3rd July 2022. Apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
Governance and Administration Apprenticeship Programme - Osterley - closed
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Governance and Administration Apprenticeship Programme – Osterley
Support Key Programmes. Work on Operational projects and Deliverables. Join our Governance and Admin Team and support Sky’s Field Operations who are responsible for Sky’s 6 UK Data Centres across our whole estate.
As a part of the Governance and Administration team you will help to continually evolve the tools, processes and procedures required to support our Field Operations and Physical Infrastructure Directorate. As an apprentice on programme, you will be a confident, strong communicator with a passion for continual process improvement.
You will work alongside the team to cover a wide range of administrative tasks with a data focus including financial tracking and reporting, reporting, coordination of timesheets through our Clarity system as well as working on internal projects, health and safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects. This is a truly operational role within a great team with the ability to work on tasks which span not only Sky UK, but also other territories whilst also earning a Business and Data Qualification.
What you’ll be doing
As part of our Governance and Administration team you will undertake the following activities:
- Financial Tracking / Reporting
- Budget management
- Audit & Security requirements
- Health & Safety initiatives
- Continual Process Improvement
- Reporting & KPI
- Raising and Tracking of Procurement orders
- Co-ordination of Clarity Timesheets
- General Project Co-ordination
- General departmental admin
- Internal Project delivery, often cross Company / cross Territory.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 2 years
- Location is Osterley, London
- Expected start September 2022
- Digital Business Accelerator Level 3 Qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Collaborative and great with people
- A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
- A problem-solver
- Attention focussed and thorough with detail across projects
- Comfortable using Excel and PowerPoint and a range of technology systems.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Our closing date for applications is 14th February 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
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HR Administration Apprenticeship Programme - Livingston - closed
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HR Administration Apprenticeship Programme – Livingston
Provide unrivalled support. Create slick processes. Compile accurate reports. Join our HR function and become part of an exciting team, giving Sky’s people the brilliant service they expect.
This is a great role for someone interested in HR who wants to own, investigate and resolve queries within set timelines as well and ensuring we are always compliant by following audit and control processes. You will be an organised, self-starter who will manage your workload to meet and exceed out performance and quality targets. You will also help to improve our service by getting involved in projects and change initiatives.
What you’ll be doing
As a part of the HR Team you will provide a high quality, professional and efficient HR service to Sky’s employees. You will rotate round the Group People Services area across the two year programme, giving you an insight and exposure to the different areas we support within HR. You will learn and use all the different HR Systems we have to deliver a range of important HR Administration processes.
Activities include:
- Provide a high quality, professional, efficient HR service to Sky’s employees
- Manage your workload to meet and exceed our performance and quality targets
- Own, investigate and resolve queries within set timelines
- Use our HR Systems to deliver a range of important HR Administration processes
- Give our future employees a brilliant welcome into Sky by giving them a professional, high quality onboarding experience
- Initiate, track and administer our screening processes
- Ensure we are compliant at all times by following audit and control processes
- Help to improve our service by getting involved in projects and change initiatives.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 2 years
- Location is Livingston, Scotland
- Expected start September 2022
- Business Administration Level 6 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of 2 National qualifications (NQ’s) level 2 or 3, if you’re applying for a role in Scotland.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of 2 National qualifications (NQ’s) level 2 or 3, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Collaborative and great with people
- A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
- A problem-solver
- Attention focussed and thorough with detail across projects
- Comfortable using Excel and PowerPoint and a range of technology systems.
So why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
Our closing date for applications is 11th March 2022. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful in your application for this role, your appointment will be subject to receiving a positive outcome from your Criminal Record Check.
Click below to find out more about our application process, our benefits, development journey and how to apply.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Finance Apprenticeship Programme - Osterley - closed
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Finance Apprenticeship Programme – Osterley
Whizz with numbers? Join our finance team and be right at the heart of all the action. Dive right into exciting projects and learn on the job while studying for your CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) qualification.
Find out first-hand what it’s like to be a Finance professional for a leading entertainment brand. Commercial Finance influences key business decisions. Support new product launches. Advise on whether we should invest in a new TV show or a game-changing piece of technology. Manage company-wide budgets and gain experience in our Corporate Finance team. And enjoy a collaborative, caring culture that helps us achieve brilliant things. There’s only one place you’ll see action like this in your career – and that’s Sky.
What you’ll be doing
Develop your accounting skills over four year-long placements that span the entire business: from content and channels to product development and technology, sales and strategy. Each role will present a new set of challenges and opportunities to develop your skillset.
Plus, you’ll be financially supported to study for your CIMA qualification while gaining relevant experience – meaning that you’ll be able to join the world’s largest and leading professional body of Management Accountants.
Through your business rotations, you’ll learn how to set budgets and track against them, develop business cases to support projects and investment decisions, analyse data to provide key insight, and collaborate with teams across the business to meet and exceed our business targets.
You’ll have our full support to study for your CIMA qualification, including market-leading study leave allowances, access to a buddy and tutor support throughout your time at Sky.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 4 years
- Location is Osterley, west London
- Expected start September 2022
- Professional Accounting Taxation Technician Level 4 which moves onto level 7 (includes CIMA) qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Studying for A Levels or have already achieved (3 A-C or equivalent)
- Commercially-minded and a problem-solver
- Collaborative and great with people
- A self-starter, eager to drive change in an exciting and dynamic environment
- Good numerically.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
Marketing Apprenticeship Programme - Osterley - closed
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Marketing Apprenticeship Programme – Osterley
Join our Marketing apprenticeship programme and spend the first year with our TV Products, Broadband or Mobile team. In your next year you’ll rotate between two more departments, getting exposure to a variety of teams and projects.
Get to know our products inside out. Help us win new business. Create digital marketing communications strategies and find the most effective ways to sell TV bundles and mobile packages to customers online. There’s only one place you can get in on all the action – and that’s Sky.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll get to know our products inside out, help us win new business and persuade customers to stay with us. Learn about various marketing channels, including email, direct mail, radio, press, TV and digital display. Team up with creative agencies to deliver innovative campaigns for our products. Monitor performance. Keep us on time and on budget.
- Develop digital marketing communications strategies
- Get the gist of multiple digital media channels – mainly display advertising, video and native, including social
- Partner with our media planning and buying agency to guarantee we’re hitting the highest standards
- Find the most effective ways to sell TV bundles and mobile packages to customers online
- Drive revenue
- Collaborate with teams across the business and beyond
- Make sure new offers and artwork are approved, launch on time and within budget.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 2 years
- The location is Osterley, west London
- Expected start September 2022
- Digital Marketing Level 3 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passionate about marketing and hungry to learn more
- Collaborative and great with people
- A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
- Comfortable using Excel and PowerPoint.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
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Technical Marketing Apprenticeship Programme - Osterley - closed
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Technical Marketing Apprenticeship Programme – Osterley
We’re NOW, part of the Sky family and one of the UK’s leading streaming platforms. We’re the only place to get Sky Cinema and Sky Sports without a contract. We’re brilliant TV made by brilliant people. We’re big on real diversity, inclusion and collaboration. And we need talent to keep pushing boundaries and grow our brand. Big-thinkers. Changemakers. Showstoppers. Join in.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll be part of our streaming (OTT) Marketing Technology team – we run the platforms that allow all the great marketing experiences for NOW to happen. You’ll learn how these platforms work, how to send out a great email, push or in product campaign, you’ll help design templates, creative, and run experiments to work out what’s the best way to engage our customers.
You’ll work with people from across the business – creatives, commercial, technology, product, data and marketing – in a unique role where you’ll get to combine your creative thinking, innovation, use of technology and experimentation every day.
No two days are the same within this exciting role and you will have the opportunity during the programme to take real ownership of a process or business activity and see it through from concept to delivery. This will give you insights into managing a project, working with stakeholders and analytics alongside being creative and putting elements of your Marketing qualification you will completing into practice.
Programme facts
- This apprenticeship programme is 2 years
- The location is Osterley, west London
- Expected start September 2022
- Digital Marketing Level 3 qualification
- You will roll off this programme into a permanent position with Sky.
What we’re looking for
You’ll need a minimum of two GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4) if you’re applying for a role in England.
In addition, as part of the apprenticeship you will be required to evidence if you already have achieved Core skills (minimum of two GCSEs A* – C/ 9-4 grades, or equivalent, in English and Maths) through school or further education then you would not be required to repeat these. If you haven’t achieved them or cannot provide evidence then you will be required to achieve them as part of the programme.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- Passionate about marketing and hungry to learn more
- Collaborative and great with people
- A self-starter, resilient when it gets hectic
- Comfortable using Excel and PowerPoint.
Ready to start a career like no other? At Sky you can.
#AtSkyYouCan
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