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Five reasons to join us as an apprentice

Apprenticeships are great first step into a career at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË. You’ll gain essential skills, industry qualifications and top notch support needed to be flourish in your career. Here are a few reasons why you should join our community:

1. Your work can have real-world impact

  • Begin your career by working among visionaries, innovators and disruptive thinkers committed to solving the world’s biggest problems.
  • Take on responsibility from the start by getting involved with a work project, and you will be given more opportunities as you develop your skill set.

2. Lots of support to reach your full potential

  • Gain the in-depth and practical skills you need to flourish in your role through a structured work programme, and achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without student debt.
  • Benefit from a tailored skills development programme of events made specifically for apprentices as part of ‘Steps2Success’ and access a wide range of training and development opportunities. 
  • You will have lots of support to help you think about your goals and aspirations and apply for jobs within the university. This includes a mentor and apprenticeship buddy committed to enhancing your career experiences and a development coach to support your journey.
  • If you're on a rotational scheme, you'll be encouraged to try different roles and change between functions to gain maximum exposure. 

3. Be part of a community

  • Become part of the UCL-wide Apprenticeship Network where you can connect with other apprentices, build a network of support and put forward ideas to make real changes to the programme and across UCL.
  • Build up a network of professional contacts within UCL.

4. Enjoy the benefits from day one

  • Our benefits package is designed to offer something for everyone, whatever your personal circumstances. 
  • We offer a great sector-leading salary with annual increments based on completion of milestones.
  • 40+ days of leave (including UCL closure days and statutory bank holidays).
  • Flexible and agile ways of working are encouraged.
  • Retail, health, leisure and travel offers, including NUS student card, discounted travel if based in London, interest free season ticket loans, software discounts and more.
  • Tax-efficient childcare payments and cycle-to-work programme.
  • You will have the option to join a pension plan.

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5. Support to make the transition from an apprenticeship 

  • Your line manager will support you to identify where you want to take your career and plan the steps you can take to get there. 
  • If you successfully complete the programme you will have the opportunity to apply for roles at »Ê¼Ò»ªÈË, and you can start applying for vacancies six months before the end of your apprenticeship.Â