Data Science Degree Apprentice Nmwtra

Job title:
Data Science Degree Apprentice NMWTRA

Directorate:
Apprenticeships

Closing date:
13/04/2023 10:00

Job type/Hours:
Temporary three years | 37 Hour

Salary:
See Job Advertisement

Location(s):
Caernarfon

**Make a genius decision, choose an apprenticeship in Gwynedd Council**

Have you considered a career in data?

To be successful in this apprenticeship, we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is ready to learn. We are also looking for an individual who can communicate with confidence, work as part of a team and demonstrate their potential to succeed as an apprentice.

**CLOSING DATE: 10.00a.m, THURSDAY **13th **April** 2023**

If you are short listed, you will be contacted **by **phone**.**

**PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES**

**ESSENTIAL**

Show the appropriate behaviour and attitude
- Be fair and able to treat others with respect
- Be helpful and positive

Show commitment to work or project
- Be responsible for carrying out the duties of an apprentice role to the highest level
- Fulfil all required duties

Working as part of a team
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Contribute towards team meetings and communicate regularly and effectively with other team members

Communicating with confidence
- Be able to communicate with confidence in Welsh and English
- Be able to show the appropriate skills to communicate effectively with any audience

Commitment to learning
- Commit to your development to fulfil your job and apprenticeship
- Continuously identify and implement personal development needs

Understand what is required to work for the council
- Understand the challenges that is facing the Council
- Pursue opportunities to be creative
- Ensure that the people of Gwynedd is central to everything that you do

**DESIRABLE**

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**QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT TRAINING**

**ESSENTIAL**

Qualified to level 3 (at least) meeting the requirements below:
Either:

- 3 A levels at grade C or above
- Level 3 vocational equivalent (eg BTEC Level 3 National Diploma, Merit or above)

Please note any combination of qualifications with an equivalent degree will be acceptable.

**DESIRABLE**

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**RELEVANT EXPERIENCE**

**ESSENTIAL**

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**DESIRABLE**

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**SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE**

**ESSENTIAL**

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**DESIRABLE**

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**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**

**Listening and Speaking**

Able to follow a discussion in Welsh, in Clear Welsh, on familiar matters relating to the post. Able to contribute to the conversation and answer questions.

**Reading and Understanding**

Understand everyday correspondence on familiar issues at work.

Understand longer reports in Clear Welsh and be able to pick up the main points. (help may be required with the vocabulary).

**Writing**

**PURPOSE OF POST**
- Receive experiences and support in the workplace to complete an apprenticeship and gain qualifications in the finance field
- To contribute to the continued improvement of the services by analysing technology solutions
- Ensure that a reliable trunk road network is provided to North and Mid Wales on behalf of the Welsh Government

**RESPONSIBILITY FOR FUNCTIONS**

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**MAIN DUTIES**

**Overview**

The North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA) who works on behalf of the Welsh Government, is responsible for managing, maintaining and improving the strategic road network in North and Mid Wales.

The Agency sees the opportunity to bring people into an interesting field of work that offers various experiences at the start of their career. The opportunity for an apprentice to do a Degree in the field of Information Technology enables the Agency to ensure that the staff have the skills and experiences needed for the future.

**All NMWTRA apprentices are expected to demonstrate the following**:

- The right behavior and attitude
- Do your best in the day to day work and the qualification
- Contribute towards the success of the Agency
- Working effectively as part of a team
- Communicate effectively
- Be ready to learn new things
- Understand exactly what is needed to work for the Agency

**Here is an overview of the main duties of the job**:

- Assist in developing and maintaining data management systems for the Agency
- Use data analysis tools to check information
- Assist with the design and use of IT systems, equipment and data held
- Assist with security of sensitive data and physical IT equipment
- Deliver projects within agreed timescale
- Working with partner organisations in regards to information management issues
- Promote programmes for the development of information technology systems required by the Agency
- Communicate effectively with elected members, the public and other external organisations

**As a member of staff for NMWTRA, you have the following responsibilities**:

- Responsibility for self-development.
- Ensure that the Health and Safety rules in the workplace and the Agency’s Health and Safety Policy are followed
- Follow the Agency’s policies in relation to equal oppo