Junior Developer - Apprentice
£20,500 per annum
Fixed term (2 years), full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
As a Junior Developer, you'll work with the Solutions Architect, Developer and Junior Business Analyst to help end-users across the organisation. You'll provide technical support in delivering the objectives of optimising the configuration of our current software applications, systems and processes via interfaces and integration. Using tools such as PHP, Microsoft SQL Server and state of the art technologies such as Robotics Process Automation. You'll support projects aligned to the Charity’s objectives, including helping the charity become more efficient and digitise/automate where possible. You'll help to carry out evaluation and verification of the system capabilities, and analyse and redesign processes to raise operational efficiency and quality.
What we want from you
- Passion for software development and eagerness to learn
- Basic understanding of programming concepts and principles
- Familiarity with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript)
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- High attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- A proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges
- Working knowledge of standard IT packages including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Why work with us?
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives through funding research and supporting men and their families. We invest millions into research to find better ways to diagnose and treat prostate cancer; we work tirelessly to spread the word about men at risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we fight for a better future for men.
What we offer
Join our team and be part of an award-winning charity. We will support you to develop your skills and expertise.
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
- Generous leave entitlements which increase with service
- Enhanced contributory pension scheme
- Life insurance and group income protection
- Health Cash Plan
- Discounted gym membership and high street shopping discounts
- Loans for season tickets or cycles
- Advice and support on pretty much anything via our Employee Assistance Programme
- One ‘development day’ per month to help training or personal development.
Hybrid working
Our aim is to be a flexible workplace. We want people to be successful, confident, informed, connected to their colleagues and develop in their roles. We usually work from home, with some time each month spent in our London Bridge office. Office time is usually to collaborate with colleagues (this is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs to the office). The frequency may vary over the year and is dependent on the needs of the role and the organisation. Space is also available for employees that wish to use the office on a more regular basis.
For this role, we would expect the successful candidate to be coming into the London office 3 days per week.
Our commitment
Our teams, supporters, partners, and those living with prostate cancer, come from all walks of life. We draw upon the difference in who we are, what we’ve experienced and how we think to build a future where lives are not limited by prostate cancer. Not only is it the right thing to do, it makes us stronger and helps us reach more people. If you share our ambition we would love to hear from you.
Apprenticeship standard
This role will involve study towards the Level 4 Apprenticeship standard for Software Developer.
Apprenticeship requirements
In order to be successful in applying for this role, candidates must be able to demonstrate that:
- You must live and spend at least 50% of your working time in England
- If you are a UK or EU/EEA citizen, you must have lived in the UK or EU/EEA countries for the last three years
- If you are not an EU/EEA citizen, you must have the right to work and have lived in the UK for the last three years
Candidates will undertake an assessment of suitability before enrolling on the programme to determine that you are likely to complete the programme. Candidates may not be eligible for this apprenticeship if not able to provide evidence of minimum qualifications or have already completed higher level courses in this subject area.
We especially encourage applications from candidates within Southwark and the surrounding London Boroughs. Due to the demands of this role it will require a large amount of time to be spent in our office in the London Bridge area of London.
Qualifications in English and Maths
Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
Next steps
Got a question? Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements. If you have a query - we’re here to help: hr@prostatecanceruk.org
The closing date is 18 June 2023, applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Sometimes we need to close applications early. If this happens, we will inform all candidates that have begun an application at least 48hrs before the new closing date.
Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for wc 26 June 2023.
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.