Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science

E.ON Gruppe; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is offering a Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science. This three-year program involves transforming raw data into actionable insights while studying part-time at the University of Nottingham. Candidates should have GCSE in maths and English, plus A-levels or a relevant apprenticeship. The role offers hybrid working, a starting salary of £21,500, and various outstanding benefits including 26 days of leave and a pension plan. Apply now to unlock your potential and join a supportive work environment.

Benefits

26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension

Bonus opportunities

20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings

Qualifications

• GCSE maths at grade 5 and English language at grade 4 or equivalent.
• BBC at A level including maths or Level 4 data analyst apprenticeship.
• No citizenship skills or general studies accepted.

Responsibilities

• Turn raw data into valuable insights to guide business decisions.
• Work with teams across the business through six-month placements.
• Use statistical analysis to understand data patterns.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Machine learning

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

GCSE maths at grade 5

English language at grade 4

BBC at A level including maths

Level 4 data analyst apprenticeship

Job description

At E.ON, we’re more than a provider of gas and electricity; we’re shaping a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Join as an apprentice and play an important role in helping our customers take control of their energy use whether at home, in their business, or as part of a city community.

Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science

Here’s what you’ll be doing

Embark on a three‑year data science degree apprenticeship and you’ll turn raw data into valuable insights, guiding the company to make informed choices that lead to real‑world successes. You’ll work with diverse teams across the business through six‑month placements while studying part‑time at the University of Nottingham for a fully‑funded BSC (Hons) Data Science.

During the programme you may select placements based on your interests and career goals, such as:

• Using statistical analysis and visualisation tools to understand data patterns and characteristics within real data
• Using machine learning tools and statistical techniques to produce solutions to problems
• Using algorithms to solve problems and enthusing others to see the benefit of your work
• Interpreting and communicating results to stakeholders
• Working with the data community including other data scientists and data engineers

What we need from you

• GCSE maths at grade 5 and English language at grade 4 (or equivalent) AND
• BBC at A level including maths (note: citizenship skills, general studies, and critical thinking are not accepted) OR
• Level 4 data analyst apprenticeship at merit or distinction

Here’s what you need to know

• Your base location will be our Nottingham office. We operate a hybrid working model, so depending on placements you will be expected in the office 1‑3 days a week, with the flexibility to work from home on other days. Company‑funded travel will be required, and you may have placement opportunities at other E.ON sites across the UK.
• Your academic studies require you to be on campus on day or block release.
• We offer a starting salary of £21,500, with potential for pay progression throughout your apprenticeship based on academic and placement performance.
• You may only apply for one E.ON degree/level 7 apprenticeship scheme, so please choose the one that best aligns with your career goals.

Why E.ON

An apprenticeship at E.ON isn’t just about gaining hands‑on experience in the workplace; it’s about unlocking your potential and helping you develop into a qualified professional. From day one you’ll be supported by E.ON’s early careers team, your mentor and a buddy from a previous apprenticeship scheme to ensure your journey is as rewarding as it is impactful.

Award‑Winning Workplace – We’re proud to be named a SundayTimes Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34‑year‑olds.

• Outstanding Benefits – Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous pension, life cover, bonus opportunities and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax/NI savings.
• Inclusive and Diverse – We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year, recognising our inclusive, people‑first culture.

Our job application process is a chance for us to get to know the real you and find out whether the role will be a good fit. So, whilst we’re happy for you to embrace AI and use AI tools to support your application, we also want to make sure we have plenty of opportunities to see the real, authentic you and find out about what makes you who you are.

Our apprenticeships attract significant interest, and we may close them early if all places are filled.

Get in touch

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About us

E.ON is a privately owned international energy company. Our 75,000 colleagues in 15 countries work daily towards the improvement of technical innovations and user‑friendly customer solutions for the new energy world. We are the first large energy company to focus more heavily upon the energy of the future through our three business areas of energy networks, renewable energies and customer solutions.