Job Description
- Job Title: Apprentice Technical and Digital - Ipswich
- Req ID: 63373
- Job Function: Apprentices
- Posting Start Date: 21/10/2026
- Division: UK Business
- Job Location: GBR Ipswich - Orion Building
- Advertised Salary: 25,239
- Secure Services Degree & Higher Apprenticeship
- Start Your Engineering Career Protecting What Matters Most
- Locations: Ipswich
Start date: 4th January 2027
Apply by: October 2026
Duration: 36 months
What You'll Do
- Cyber Security & Network Engineering
- Secure network design, testing and support
- Intrusion detection, prevention and traffic analysis
- Software Engineering
- Developing secure applications and services in Python, Java, C++ and other technologies
- Working in modern development environments and agile teams
- Data & Analytics
- Big data platforms, analysis and visualisation
- Security monitoring and intelligence systems
- Cloud & Infrastructure Technologies
- Enterprise platforms, databases and cloud infrastructure
- Digital transformation projects for global customers
Why You'll Love It
- Earn While You Learn
- Work on Real Projects
- Learn from Industry Experts
- Build Skills for the Future
- Clear Career Progression
Who We're Looking For
- Enjoy solving problems or finding practical solutions
- Are interested in technology and innovation
- Want your work to make a positive difference
- Can work with others and contribute to a team
- Are open to learning and developing new skills
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths(or Level 2 equivalents )
- 112 UCAS points
- 3 A Level's – BBC grades include a STEM subject
- DMM (BTEC)
- Merit (T Level)
- Pass in Access to HE Diploma
All applicants will need a full UK Right to Work for the duration of 3 years of their scheme without this we cannot accept an application.
We are unable to offer Sponsorship for any of our Early Careers Programmes.
Accessibility support for Candidates:BT Early Careers Accessibility - Updated Jan 26.pdf
Security Clearance
Successful candidates will complete security screening and may need Government Security Clearance, including Developed Vetting (DV) for some roles. Further information can be found here United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
Your Mission Starts Here
If you’re ready to build world-class technical skills, work on nationally significant projects and help protect the digital world, join BT Secure Services.
BT. Be part of the team that keeps the world securely connected.
What in it for you?
- Discounts on EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband - saving you hundreds of pounds every year.
- Online GP - Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us.
- Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly.
- Enhanced women’s health support.
- Support in carving your own career path. We are passionate about developing our people and we’ll support you to achieve the career you want.
- Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community.
- Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family.
Why Join BT?
BT has been driving technology innovation for over 180 years. Today, our Secure Services teams help protect governments, emergency services, major enterprises and critical national infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.
- Protects against thousands of cyber attacks every day
- Supports customers in more than 180 countries
- Delivers cutting‑edge security and digital services
- Invests heavily in developing future engineering talent
- Offers real-world experience from day one
Ipswich
Adastral Park
Advanced Comms Tech Centre,
Adastral Park Martlesham Heath,
IPSWICH, IP5 3RE, England