Insight days
Want to know more about working here? Come along to an insight day
What to expect
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Graduate
Want to know more about working here? Come along to an insight day.
Women in Tech – Spring Insight week (Osterley)
We’re really proud of what we do here at Sky. In fact, we can’t wait to tell you more about it – and all the great reasons to join us. Come and meet us at this event
April 8 – 10, Women in Tech – Spring Insight week, Osterley
Vacancy type: Early careers
Programme: Work experience
Department: Technology
Location: Osterley
Intake year: 2019
Description
Fancy ‘Springing into Tech’ with an insight week with the team that built the likes of Sky.com, Sky News, NOW TV and Sky Q?
Technology is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we’re serious about supporting the next generation of female tech talent. If you have a passion for Software and Technology and want to explore opportunities within our Technology department, let us open your eyes to all the amazing things we do here!
You don’t need a degree in Computer Science, all we look for is your passion for technology and willingness to learn.
This is your chance to see how one of the biggest Agile teams in the UK works in practice to develop products and services for our customers and Sky as a business.
What to expect:
- Tech Taster Activities – get to experiment with technologies and understand the fundamentals to coding and programming through a practical coding exercise
- Skills sessions – designed to give you application hints and tips, mock assessment centre and introduction to Agile
- Work shadowing – you will have opportunity to shadow the software team who will open your eyes to a day in the life of a software engineer
What you’ll get:
After the insight programme, you will be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in software engineering. We may even provide you an opportunity to do an internship with us over Summer and help you develop your technical ability throughout your degree.
This opportunity is open only to students in their first year of your undergraduate degree or 2nd year of a four-year degree. If you are interested, please apply here. The current closing date for applications is 10th March 2019. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
Professional qualifications achieved: n/a
Perks: After the insight programme, you will be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in software engineering. We may even provide you an opportunity to do an internship with us over Summer and help you develop your technical ability throughout your degree.
Start date(s): 8th April 2019 to 10th April 2019
Duration: 3 days
Closing date: Sunday, March 10, 2019 23:59 (UK time)
Women in Tech – Spring Insight week (Leeds)
We’re really proud of what we do here at Sky. In fact, we can’t wait to tell you more about it – and all the great reasons to join us. Come and meet us at this event
April 9 – 11, Women in Tech – Spring Insight week, Leeds
Vacancy type: Early careers
Programme: Work experience
Department: Technology
Location: Leeds
Intake year: 2019
Description
Fancy ‘Springing into Tech’ with an insight week with the team that built the likes of Sky.com, Sky News, NOW TV and Sky Q?
Technology is at the heart of everything we do, which is why we’re serious about supporting the next generation of female tech talent. If you have a passion for Software and Technology and want to explore opportunities within our Technology department, let us open your eyes to all the amazing things we do here!
You don’t need a degree in Computer Science, all we look for is your passion for technology and willingness to learn.
This is your chance to see how one of the biggest Agile teams in the UK works in practice to develop products and services for our customers and Sky as a business.
What to expect:
- Tech Taster Activities – get to experiment with technologies and understand the fundamentals to coding and programming through a practical coding exercise
- Skills sessions – designed to give you application hints and tips, mock assessment centre and introduction to Agile
- Work shadowing – you will have opportunity to shadow the software team who will open your eyes to a day in the life of a software engineer
What you’ll get:
After the insight programme, you will be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in software engineering. We may even provide you an opportunity to do an internship with us over Summer and help you develop your technical ability throughout your degree.
This opportunity is open only to students in their first year of your undergraduate degree or 2nd year of a four-year degree. If you are interested, please apply here. The current closing date for applications is 10th March 2019. But things move quickly around here, so apply now to avoid disappointment.
Professional qualifications achieved: n/a
Perks: After the insight programme, you will be fully equipped with the information you need to consider a career in software engineering. We may even provide you an opportunity to do an internship with us over Summer and help you develop your technical ability throughout your degree.
Start date(s): 9th April 2019 to 11th April 2019
Duration: 3 days
Closing date: Sunday, March 10, 2019 23:59 (UK time)
Apprentice
Want to know more about working here? Come along to an insight day.
Software Engineering Apprentice Open Day
We’re really proud of what we do here at Sky. In fact, we can’t wait to tell you more about it – and all the great reasons to join us. Come and meet us at this event
February 12, Software Engineering Apprentice Open Day, Leeds
Vacancy type: Early careers
Programme: Insight day
Department: Technology
Location: Leeds
Intake year: 2019
Description
You’ve probably never considered a career in Sky before – but if you’re looking for a Technology apprenticeship that gives great support and excellent benefits, why don’t you come along to our Open Day and find out about our Software Engineering Apprenticeships out there for you!
You don’t have to know which career path you want to take after school or college, all we’re looking for is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn all things Tech. So why not come along with your best friend, family member or teacher to find out more.
Who: We’re looking for you! Anyone 16+ is welcome to come along and find out more about Sky and our Software Engineering opportunties on offer.
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sky – You’ll meet some of our team and see what it’s like to work at a company like Sky.
- Practical Coding Workshop – You’ll get some useful application hints and tips to help you successfully apply to one of our Apprentice opportunities
- Apprentice Panel/ Networking – You’ll hear from existing apprentices about their career journey in Sky and you’ll get to chat to them about all the cool things they do here.
Any questions please email earlycareers@sky.uk
Start date(s): 12th February 2019
Duration: 16:30-18:30
Software Engineering & Technology Open Day
We’re really proud of what we do here at Sky. In fact, we can’t wait to tell you more about it – and all the great reasons to join us. Come and meet us at this event
February 21, Software Engineering & Technology Open Day, Osterley
Vacancy type: Early careers
Programme: Insight day
Department: Technology
Location: Osterley
Intake year: 2019
Description
You’ve probably never considered a career in Sky before – but if you’re looking for a Technology Apprenticeship that gives great support and excellent benefits, why don’t you come along to our Open Day and find out about our Software Engineering and Technology Apprenticeships out there for you!
You don’t have to know which career path you want to take after school or college, all we’re looking for is enthusiasm and a willingness to learn all things Tech. So why not come along with your best friend to find out more.
Who: We’re looking for you! Anyone 16+, likes to dabble in code, or curious about Technology is welcome to come along and find out more about Sky and our Software Engineering and Technology opportunities on offer.
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sky – You’ll meet some of our team and see what it’s like to work at a company like Sky.
- Practical Workshops – You’ll get to take part in some practical activities with the current apprentices and learn all about the different Tech roles out there open to you to apply too.
- Apprentice Panel/ Networking – You’ll hear from existing apprentices about their career journey in Sky and you’ll get to chat to them about all the cool things they do here.
- Tour of Sky!
Any questions please email earlycareers@sky.uk
Start date(s): 21st February 2019
Duration: 10:30-15:00
Closing date: Thursday, February 14, 2019 10:31 (UK time)
Finance Open day
We’re really proud of what we do here at Sky. In fact, we can’t wait to tell you more about it – and all the great reasons to join us. Come and meet us at this event
February 18, Finance Open day, Osterley
Vacancy type: Early careers
Programme: Insight day
Department: Finance
Location: Osterley
Intake year: 2019
Description
You’ve probably never considered a career in Sky before – but if you’re looking for a Finance Apprenticeship that gives great support and excellent benefits, why don’t you come along to our Open Day (taking place during half term) and find out about our re-vamped Finance programme.
You don’t have to know which career path you want to take after school or college, all we’re looking for is an interest in a numerical subject, enthusiasm for all things Finance and a willingness to learn. Why not come along with your best friend to find out more about all the opportunities we have to offer in Sky.
Who: We’re looking for you! Anyone 17+ finishing their a-levels this year, interested in maths, economics, accounting or just has an analytical and curious mind is welcome to come along and find out more about our Finance opportunities on offer.
What to expect:
- Introduction to Sky – You’ll meet some of our team and see what it’s like to work at a company like Sky.
- Practical Workshops – You’ll get to take part in some practical activities with the current apprentices and learn all about the Finance apprenticeship and roles out there open for you to apply too.
- Lunch provided
- Apprentice Panel/ Networking – You’ll hear from existing apprentices about their career journey in Sky and you’ll get to chat to them about all the cool things they do here.
- Tour of Sky!
Any questions please email earlycareers@sky.uk
Start date(s): 18th February 2019
Duration: 11:00-15:00
Closing date: Sunday, February 17, 2019 14:06 (UK time)
