A fantastic opportunity to join the Children’s Services Business Systems Team as an apprentice data technician.
The Apprentice Data Technician is part of a team responsible for two main areas of responsibility supporting our Children's Services case management systems.
1. Ensuring data quality and datasets across business systems.
2. Providing a customer helpdesk, inclusive or guidance, problem solving and change recommendations.
Full training will be given and the successful applicant will be supported through the apprenticeship.
Interview Date: Week beginning 11/08/2025
For further information please contact Sally Evans (sally.evans@devon.gov.uk)
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the?Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit?our Working for Devon page.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
Reference: REQ008158
Hours: 37.00 per week
About the employer:
Devon County Council is the county council administering the English county of Devon. Based in the city of Exeter, the council covers the non-metropolitan county area of Devon. The County Council has overall responsibility for services including social care, childcare and child protection, transport and roads, emergency planning, libraries, Trading Standards, recycling centres and waste disposal. We work together to improve life across Devon for everyone. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as well as a place that you enjoy working. You’ll see the impact you’re making every day, whether your work in healthcare, education, roads and transport or waste and recycling. Make Devon proud.
Requirements and Prospects:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship we'd hope to offer the apprentice a fulltime position within Devon County Council.
Training Provided:
The Apprenticeship will work full time, but with one day per week day release to Exeter College to undertake a Level 3 Apprenticeship Data Technician. Further details on the Exeter College website (Data Technician Apprenticeship - Exeter College (exe-coll.ac.uk).
Additional Information:
Please make sure you apply for the role through Devon Jobs (linked when you click apply on the Exeter College job applications page) to be considered for the role.
GCSE grade 4/C at GCSE (or equivalent qualification).
