Automation Apprentice

About the Role

As an Automation Assistant Apprentice youll help colleagues across Codi Group identify opportunities to improve the way we work through automation digital tools and smarter processes.

Working alongside colleagues from Finance IT and operational teams youll support the development of workflow solutions help document and analyse business processes explore ways technology can improve productivity and use data to identify opportunities for improvement across the organisation

Alongside your role youll complete a three-year Degree Apprenticeship in Applied Data Science at Cardiff Metropolitan University combining academic learning with practical workplace experience.

Youll have the opportunity to:

• Support the creation and implementation of automated workflows and process improvements.
• Learn how digital tools can remove repetitive tasks and create efficiencies.
• Work with colleagues from different areas of the business to understand challenges and identify solutions.
• Help document and analyse business processes.
• Use data and reporting tools to help identify trends inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement
• Develop knowledge of automation data science artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to projects that make a real difference to how we deliver services across Wales.

Skills and Experience Needed

Were looking for someone who is curious motivated and eager to learn. Youll enjoy solving problems thinking logically and finding better ways of doing things. You dont need to have worked in automation before but you should have an interest in technology digital tools and how they can improve the way people work.

This role would suit someone who enjoys analysing information spotting patterns and asking questions. Youll be comfortable working with different people across the organisation confident to ask questions challenge existing ways of working and help identify practical solutions that improve efficiency and outcomes.

An interest in data analysis Microsoft Excel automation tools artificial intelligence and emerging technologies would be beneficial although full training and support will be provided

To be eligible for the Degree Apprenticeship in Applied Data Science youll need to meet Cardiff Metropolitan Universitys entry requirements which currently include:

Three A Levels at grades CCC (or 104112 UCAS Tariff points).

Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including English Language and Mathematics/Mathematics Numeracy.

Full details of the qualifications knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification

At Codi Group we know that talent comes from a range of backgrounds and experiences. If youre excited by this opportunity and believe you could make a positive contribution wed encourage you to apply.

Perks Benefits and a glimpse into our Codi world

This is a three-year Degree Apprenticeship opportunity with a salary of 24454.04 and a 37-hour working week including dedicated time for university study and attendance.

The role will involve travel between our Newport Cardiff and Swansea offices as well as attending practical workshops at Cardiff Metropolitan Universitys Llandaff campus as part of the Degree Apprenticeship programme

Were committed to supporting a healthy worklife balance with Monday to Friday working and the option of compressed hours through our 9-day fortnight arrangement. Alongside this youll have access to Codis employee benefits wellbeing support and a range of learning and development opportunities to help you grow throughout your apprenticeship and beyond.

You can view the full range of benefits available to colleagues here: Codi our values are Compassionate Authentic and Progressive. Youll continue to embrace these principles and thrive in an environment shaped by them.

FREDIE

At Codi Group we are guided in all that we do by a group of principles that we call FREDIE these are: Fairness Respect Equality Diversity Inclusion Engagement. This means that whatever your background you will have an equal opportunity at Codi Group and we encourage you to apply now.

How do you apply

If you have the skills potential and commitment to succeed in this apprenticeship please follow the prompts to apply. As part of the application well ask you a few short questions to help us understand your interest in the role and what you could bring to it:

• Why are you interested in this apprenticeshipWhat has inspired you to apply and how do you feel it could support your future development
• What excites you about joining Codi Please tell us what stands out to you about working for Codi (in your own words).
• What strengths or qualities would you bring to this apprenticeshipPlease include an example of how youve demonstrated one of these through your current role previous experience education or everyday life.

Please keep your answers to around 150 words per question

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend anInterview on Wednesday 12th or Thursday 13th August in our Cardiff Head Office.

If you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require to support you to application process please contactor

Please note we occasionally close a vacancy before the end date as we actively review our applications.

Who are Codi Group

Codi Group is one of Wales largest not-for-profit housing and care organisations providing safe homes personalised support and vibrant communities where people can 2024 Codi and Linc merged combining our shared values and strengths to deliver even better services and create greater opportunities across Wales. Together we are committed to being compassionate inclusive and focused on making a positive difference every day.