Data Scientist (Apprentice)

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Data Scientist(Apprentice)

Join a team wherePurposedrives everything we doAmbitionfuels our growthTrustbuilds our foundation andRespectshapes our culture.

Werenot just hiring wereinviting you tobuild the futurewith us. Ifyourecurious driven and ready to leave your mark this is your invitation to make your next move.

Contract:Initially a Fixed term contract for36months to cover the lifetime of the apprenticeship. On successfully passing your apprenticeship qualification we are committed to offering a suitable permanent position.

Working hours:35 hours per week is full an apprentice you will be spending 20% of your time on off-the job learning which includes attending lectures/tutorials with your training provider.

Salary:26936

Location:London Exchange Tower

Reporting to:Head of Business Analysis and Insight

By joining our teamyoullenjoy the best of both worlds hybrid working and the collaboration of a great officeenvironment.Ourhybrid policy sees us all working at least four days across a fortnight in the office.As well as extensive opportunities for personal and career development.

About Us:

The Financial Ombudsman Service is an independent not-for-profit organisation that plays a vital role in UK financial services. Every day we help resolve disputes between consumers or small businesses and their financial service providers.

By joining us as an apprentice you will be working towardsData ScienceDegree Apprenticeship. This apprenticeship will provide you with a range ofskills from problem structuring through coding analyticsmodellingand statistics todisseminatingand will gain real world experience of influencing decisions inan impactful way to drive service improvements for consumer and financial services providers business. This apprenticeship will give you the academic knowledge and practical experience ofdata science and itsapplication.

WhatYoullDo:

• Through your apprenticeship you will work with your line manager to agree and deliver against clear personalobjectives with support from a dedicated mentor within the will help the Financial Ombudsman to deliver a fair and efficient service which reflects the diversity of our customers and our accountabilities could include:
• Building your understanding of our organisation alongside yourproficiencyin and understanding of data science.
• Working on projects with support and guidance from other colleagues within the analysis and insight will include areas such asidentifyingnew operational or strategic insights using advanced statistical analysis dataminingand data visualisation techniques.
• We will also build your ability to ensure your analytics - and the data and research it is based on - is quality assured documented and fit-for-purpose.
• As required providing analytical and insight support or advice to projects across the will be supported by more experiencedcolleagues butequally begin to work with more independence over time as you build the relevant technical capability.

To be considered for this roleyoullneed to show us thatyouvegot the skills and to meet the followingminimumcriteria:

MinimumCriteria

• 104 UCAS points and GCSE English and maths (grade C or above) or
  A recognised and equivalent qualification (examinations and relevant experience will be considered) orCompletion of a level 3 apprenticeship/professional qualification in a relevant discipline
• On enrolment onto the apprenticeship (September 2026) you will not be in full-timeeducationorreceiving of funding for other learning programmes.
• You will need a full UK Right to Work for the duration oftheapprenticeship and have valid and eligible residency status and bearesident in the UK for 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship

What youll bring (in addition)

• Wedontexpect you to have studieddata science or statistics previously but we are keen to know what interests you about the subjectand its potential to inform business decisions.
• Natural flair for data your CV showcases this effectively.

Why Youll Love WorkingWithUs:

We are avaluesled organisation. Our values define our culture influence our decisions and underpin our vision and set out how we play our PART through Purpose Ambition Respect and Trust. You can learn more about our values here: Work your way hybrid or in-office

• Wellbeing: Health plan gym memberships mental health support

• Growth: We invest in your future with courses mentorship promotions

• Culture: Diverse. Inclusive. Collaborative. Fun.

We also offer an attractive competitive salary and flexible benefits to suit our list of some of the many benefits and perks you can get for working with us:

• 25 days holiday entitlement with theoptionto buy extra or sell days

• Generous pension

• Various Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity pay carers and dependants leave

• Employer provided benefits such as Private medical insurance virtual GP Critical illness cover Life assurance cover to name a few

• Choice of voluntary benefits including Technology scheme Cycle to work scheme Will-writing service amongst others

• Gym membership discounts and a fully equipped on-site gym open 24/7 in Londononly

How to apply

To apply please upload a current CV which includes your qualifications. If you are still studying add your predicted grades. We will bereviewingyour qualifications to ensure you are eligible for the apprenticeship you have applied for.

If you do not hold the required qualifications you will not be eligible for this Apprenticeship

Applications need to besubmittedby15thJune 2026.Due to high application numbers this advert may end earlier than the date specified so pleasedontdelay and apply now!

The recruitment process

Once you have applied the recruitment process is as follows:

Online tests:The team will review your qualifications once the job advert has closed. If you meet the qualification requirements you will be emailed tests to complete which must be completed within 72 hours. The tests are:

Cognitive Ability test to assess your problem solving critical thinking & attention to detail

Workplace Behaviour Assessment to evaluate ifyoudbe happy in the role applied for.

On-demand Video interview:If you pass thepreviousstageyou will be sentanon-demand videointerviewsto complete. This is your opportunity to tell us why you have applied for an apprenticeship and how you feel you would be a good fit for the apprenticeship you applied for. You have 72 hours to complete this step. If you are successful you will be invited to an interview.

We partner with Criteria to deliver the assessments & video interview. You can visittheir websiteto learn more about the platform & read their privacy notice.

Face to face interview:If you are successful after the video interview you will be invited to an interview with your future team. Here we are looking to understand if you have the skills to excel in the apprenticeship. It is also your opportunity to learn more about the Financial Ombudsman Service & whatyoullbe doing as an apprentice.

A full job profile is available on request and will be provided to candidates shortlisted tothe candidates that have been shortlisted to the on-demand Video interview

The Financial Ombudsman is an Equal Opportunity and disability Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all teamWe view diversity as fundamental to our success and welcome applications from underrepresented groups across all communities. Please click on the link below to find out more

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