2025 Level 6 BSc Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) Degree Apprenticeship

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2025 Level 6 BSc Digital & Technology Solutions (DTS) Degree Apprenticeship

Company

Willis Towers Watson

Job description

Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship Programme – Insurance ConsultingWTWDifference makersBegin your career with WTW where every step is an opportunity. Join a company with global scale and diverse perspective where you can deepen our collective insight, set the bar high and succeed your way.Whichever early careers program you join, you’ll go into a role with real responsibilities, exposure to client assignments and the opportunity to build up valuable experience. With WTW behind you, you’ll learn and develop the skills to succeed in your chosen role.Where you means all of usWe’re proud of our culture and committed to making a real impact for our clients and colleagues. That’s why we constantly challenge ourselves to grow our inclusive culture and create a place where we’re bolder together. Our inclusion networks help us to live our values and our defined inclusion and diversity commitments improve and measure our progress. For you, this means joining a company where you can bring your whole self to work.Your future in sharp focusWe leverage the global view and local expertise of our 46,000 colleagues serving 140 countries and markets to transform tomorrows. At WTW, you’ll tackle challenges with the help of a diverse, expert global team and identify strategic solutions that move us – and the world’s most powerful organizations – forward.The BusinessThe Life Insurance industry is experiencing a growing demand for technology solutions and the associated skills to drive faster and more efficient processing and push for a competitive edge. At WTW, we provide our clients with a wide range of technology and software solutions and are equally experiencing a growing demand for the skills to use those solutions to their best potential.We are therefore looking to expand our Life Insurance team to broaden our technology capabilities to meet this growing demand. In joining our team, you will be a key part of this growth.The Role*** Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year***Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree ApprenticeshipClosing Date: 30th September 2024The start date for the UK Apprenticeship Programme will be September 2025.Our team is looking for an apprentice who can demonstrate the ability to learn about the technology and software solutions marketed and developed by WTW and their application in the Life insurance industry. Over time, you will become a subject expert in these solutions, working as part of a technical development team in collaboration with our actuaries to design, implement and manage how we deploy our technology and software solutions. We are seeking an apprentice who is keen to learn about these technology solutions, how they can be best deployed, how to design processes and systems around them and in all implementation matters. We will support you throughout your apprenticeship to develop and refine these skills.You will be working in a development team focussed on delivering automation solutions to WTW clients which consists of a product owner, and four software developers (one of which successfully completed the L6 DTS apprenticeship with WTW). You will be part of a small local apprentice team but also included in a wider growing group of apprentices in other offices and disciplines and you will be supported by these colleagues during your apprenticeship. Your manager and assigned mentor will be on hand at all times to fully guide you through your programme – making adjustments as necessary to ensure you achieve your full potential.The successful candidate will be able to work independently using their own initiative and would enjoy being part of a bigger team in Manchester. We will support you and your ability to take on challenges, solve problems and a willingness to learn new skills as our business grows is a key requirement. As a prerequisite you would be expected to have demonstrated some self-learning and proactive interest in the technology space, for example through gaining knowledge of at least one programming language.The role includes developing skills and knowledge (over a number of years) to achieve the following:

• Become an expert in WTW’s software suite and how it can be deployed to meet business requirements. In particular, focussing on advanced applications of the software, leveraging your technical skills to drive efficiencies in how we deliver services to our clients.
• Designing and building our bespoke software application using C#, Angular and SQL Server.
• Working in an Agile team using Azure DevOps and industry standard software development practices.
• Act as a technical specialist for the team, working on various scripts used in implementing software solutions (e.g. Python, C#, Powershell).
• Improve the architecture, deployment and operations practices within the team to introduce and adopt industry standards for many topics including automation, compliance and reporting.

Other responsibilities include:

• Working in a team and being a proactive team member

Supporting the gathering of business requirements and translating them into functional design specifications, in an Agile environmentTraining & QualificationsThis Degree Apprenticeship is a 30 month programme where you will be provided on the job training and a highly competitive study support package for you to gain a BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions. You will be fully supported by WTW and our official government approved Training Provider throughout the duration of the programme.Skills & Attributes

• 3 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications, including Maths, IT or Computing. On track to achieve 104 UCAS points (or equivalent BCC at A-Level) and have achieved GCSE English & maths (grade 9-4/A*-C)
• Can demonstrate some skills in the technology space, with knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g. Python, C#). Candidates may be subjected to a simple technical test
• The ability to deliver high levels of client service
• An ability at building effective relationships, at all levels, with clients, prospects, associates, insurers and external specialists
• Ability to represent the practice and WTW with integrity and credibility
• Strong communication, negotiation and influencing skills

The Application ProcessStage 1: Online application, including CV StageStage 2: Online testing StageStage 3: Video interviewStage 4: Online assessment centre and technical testStage 5: Offer and on-boardingWTW is an equal opportunity employerWTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.Why work at WTW?WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).WTW Work FlexAt WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them. Visit our career site for more information:Recruiting tips
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Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 01:08:08 GMT

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