2026 Apprentice - Digital (Data Science) - Belfast

PA are delighted to announce recruitment Data Science Apprentices into our Belfast office. We can offer you unique opportunities to develop your skills and gain hands on experience in data-driven initiatives, including artificial intelligence (AI), where you’ll be using contemporary coding platforms and modern tooling – working alongside our top digital talent. First, a little bit about us and what we believe in.  

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.   

As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.   

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital technologies, including the transformative realm of artificial intelligence (AI), we believe that embracing digital has changed businesses forever. Organisations that have embraced digital, including the integration of AI, are leading their industries and influencing others – and those that haven’t are falling behind.  

We work alongside clients across a broad range of sectors including Government, Health, Financial Services, Consumer, Defence and Transport, to help them take the opportunities of digital and data innovation for their customers, people, and organisations. Joining us as an Apprentice, you will work on a variety of real-life client projects, delivering innovative data-driven solutions to our clients' most critical business needs.  

During your time on the Apprenticeship at PA, you’ll learn much of what it takes to be a top-notch data analyst consultant. You’ll be coached and guided by experts and have countless opportunities to broaden your experience on challenging projects and programmes. Whatever you work on, you’ll be part of the team and free to grow your networks, both here at PA and far beyond.   

We have partnered with the University of Ulster, where you will study part-time for a Computing Science BSc ( https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202526/computing-systems-36167) alongside your apprenticeship in PA. 

You will be required to secure a place on this course to begin your apprenticeship with PA. Your application to UU is separate to your application to PA, and you must apply directly with UU to secure a place on their degree course. We will not be able to apply for you.  

Key Responsibilities:   

• Working with a team of experienced data engineer and data scientist consultants to understand client requirements and develop custom data solutions  

• Learning and implementing new technologies and data and digital development best practices   

• Participating in meetings with clients to understand their requirements and provide data-driven solutions   

• Writing documentation and conduct training sessions to clients   

• Pursue continuous personal development in data analytics skills.  

Assessment process  

• Application form 

• Online Assessments  

• Shortlisting

• Assessment Centre 

• Final Stage Interviews  

Our Offer:  

• The opportunity to work alongside and learn from talented colleagues on real client challenges from the start   

• The support and coaching to grow your data analytical skills and experience on real client work, tackling real world technical and business challenges   

• The opportunity to work across all areas of the development lifecycle, from strategy to implementation, and to take on assignments in different sectors   

• The opportunity to provide high-level technical designs in collaboration with business analysts, data engineers, data scientists and data architects  

• A broad rich base of experience from which to build an outstanding career in data and digital  

• Full time role with time allowed – 20% - to participate in your apprentice programme  

• Hybrid working – you’ll be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. You will need to ensure you live within a commutable distance to the Belfast office 

• Salary potential: £26,230

• This role will start in September 2026  

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