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With technology skills in high demand the career opportunities are vast, there’s never been a better time to begin your career in this fast-paced and evolving sector. As the world’s largest food and drink manufacturer, Nestlé offers the perfect environment to learn, grow and make a real impact from day one.\nYou’ll gain experience across a variety of technology specialisms, from cyber security and software development to supply chain, finance and business systems, helping you discover the career path that’s right for you. Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll work on real business challenges, collaborate with colleagues across different functions and contribute to projects that have a genuine impact on our business.\nWhat makes this IT & Digital apprenticeship exciting?\nHands-on experience: Work on business-critical systems and projects from day one, gaining practical experience across a range of functions and areas from our factories to commercial functions and much more.\n\nDiverse exposure: Work with a range of teams to solve real business challenges, building your understanding of how technology supports every part of our business.\n\nMentorship opportunities: Learn from experienced professionals who will provide coaching, guidance and support throughout your apprenticeship.\n\nCross-functional collaboration: Partner with colleagues across Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Manufacturing and other business areas, gaining insight into how different functions work together.\n\nReal impact: Contribute to projects and solutions that support thousands of colleagues and some of the world's most loved brands.\n\nFuture career opportunities: Develop valuable skills and experience that can help launch your future career in this space.\n\nWhat will you learn?\nBusiness technology expertise: Gain an understanding of how technology drives, supports and enables business performance on a global scale.\n\nInnovative problem solving: Develop your ability to analyse challenges, identify root causes and implement effective solutions.\n\nProject management: Build your experience to manage multiple priorities, supporting projects and delivering against business objectives.\n\nStakeholder management: Learn how to work and effectively communicate with colleagues across different functions, teams and levels of the business.\n\nData and systems knowledge: Gain experience across a variety of technology specialisms, from cyber security and software development to supply chain, finance and business systems, helping you discover the career path that’s right for you.\n\nCommunication skills: Build confidence when communicating technical concepts to a variety of audiences and stakeholders.\n\nYou'll join a diverse and supportive team where different perspectives are valued, ideas are encouraged and innovation is at the heart of everything we do. It's the perfect environment to learn and grow.\nYou will be completing face to face learning, one day a week at the Manchester Metropolitan University. To help you understand more about what you will learn on your apprenticeship journey click on the link below to look at the apprenticeship standard:\nDigital and technology solutions professional / Skills England\nThis is the current apprenticeship programme but could be subject to change by Skills England ahead of your 2027 start date.\nOur commitment to you...\nWe will support you every step of the way. Some of our benefits include:\nFlexible working options\n\nInclusive culture and employee networks\n\nComprehensive benefits package\n\nPastoral support\n\nEmployee Assistance Programme\n\nPotential relocation support (where applicable)\n\nPets at work - bring your dog to work*\n\nPhysical fitness facilities*\n\nPrayer rooms*\n\nReward and recognition programmes\n\n*Availability dependent on location.\nEligibility requirements\nYou will need to have the right to work in the UK that is not time-limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route either at the start of the scheme or on completion.\n\nYou will be required to meet the Government’s apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria, including the relevant residency requirements.\n\nYou must be studying towards, or have achieved, a Level 3/ A level qualification in Information Technology, Computing, Computer Science, Digital Technologies, Cyber Security, Software Development, or a closely related subject.\n\nYou will have obtained or be predicted to obtain your:\n\nMaths and English Language GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A*-C if taken before 2017). Original certificates will need to be provided during the recruitment process.\n\n104 UCAS points or more, (or 260 points prior o 2017).\n\nYou will need to be 18 by 1st September 2027.\n\nThe recruitment journey\nAfter you click “apply” you’ll be prompted to answer a few questions to determine your eligibility for the scheme. If you qualify, we will invite you to complete an online assessment, which you can practice here.Please do not upload a CV. Instead, we ask you to upload any relevant qualifications that support your application.\nOnce you have completed this stage, we will notify you if you are selected to attend an in-person assessment day which will be between January and May 2027. It may take a little bit of time between assessment stages to get back to you; we really appreciate your patience.\nAdjustments\nWe recognise that every candidate has unique needs and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. You will have the opportunity to discuss any specific requirements or adjustments you may need as you navigate through our recruitment process.\nWe may occasionally close advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.\nOur committment to Inclusion\nAt Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect - for ourselves, for others, for diversity and for the future. That's why creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive is so important to us.\nWhen we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.\n#LI-DNP\nScheme: IT & Digital Apprenticeship\nStart date: 1st September 2027\nScheme duration: 4 years\nSalary: £26,000 per annum + excellent benefits\nLocation: York, North Yorkshire\nWork Pattern: Full time, approximately 3+ days per week in the office\nWhat will you do?\nJoin our IT & Digital Apprenticeship scheme and kick-start an exciting career here at Nestlé, where technology and digital innovation play a vital role in shaping the future of our business. With technology skills in high demand the career opportunities are vast, there’s never been a better time to begin your career in this fast-paced and evolving sector. 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