Apprentice Technical and Digital- Cheltenham

Secure Services Degree & Higher Apprenticeship 

Start Your Engineering Career Protecting What Matters Most 

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £25,239 

Team: Business, Public Sector 

Start date: 4th January 2027

Apply by:  October 2026 

Duration : 36 months

Shape the Future. Defend the Digital World. Build a Career with BT. 

Every day, organisations rely on secure communications to keep businesses running, governments operating, critical infrastructure protected and people connected. 

At BT, we secure some of the UK’s and world’s most important networks and services. Through our Secure Services Degree and Higher Apprenticeship Programme, you’ll earn, learn and build a career at the forefront of secure technology. 

What You'll Do 

You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and security specialists while studying towards a Digital and Technology Solutions Degree. 

You could gain experience across: 

• 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 

Gain a fully funded Degree or Higher Apprenticeship while earning a competitive salary. 

• Work on Real Projects 

Contribute from day one to projects that help protect businesses, public services and national infrastructure. 

• Learn from Industry Experts 

Work with experienced engineers, architects and cybersecurity professionals. 

• Build Skills for the Future 

Develop in-demand skills in engineering, security and technology. 

• Clear Career Progression 

Once qualified and with required experience, there will be opportunities for technical and leadership roles within the organisation. 

Many apprentices progress into engineering, specialist, architecture, consultancy and leadership roles within BT. 

Who We're Looking For 

We’re looking for curious, driven people who: 

• 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  

Whether you’re leaving school, finishing college or exploring an alternative to university, we want to hear from you. 

Entry Requirements 

Applicants must meet the entry criteria for their chosen apprenticeship programme, typically including: 

• 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  including 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. 

Apply today and start your journey as a Secure Services Engineer with BT. 

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. 

It's easy to apply online; just tell us about your details and current education. You will then complete 5 text-based questions and 1 video-based question.  If successful, after this you will attend an in-person assessment centre and have the chance to ask any questions you might have.    

Internal candidates will have to take on Terms & Conditions of the Graduate role including salary and benefits.   

BT Group will never ask for payment during recruitment.  All genuine BT Group communications come from @bt.com emails or jobs.bt.com. Our Security and Legal teams are investigating and working with the authorities to stop this activity.  Let’s lookout  for one another and keep our job-seeking community safe. We look forward to receiving your application! 

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. 

You’ll join an organisation that: 

• 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 

This is the start of an engineering career with purpose. 

Cheltenham

Cheltenham TE
Oriel Road
Cheltenham   GL50 1BA

Hiring Manager :Dale Massey

Recruiter: Susan Leahy  Email: susan.leahy@bt.com