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Apprentice Technology Tester x 2 posts (CDC)

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Civic Office/Hybrid
18/01/2026


Apprentice Technology Tester x 2 posts (CDC)


The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.


Job details

Salary

Grade 3, 24,413 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

Doncaster

Job category/type

Customer Services

Date posted

18/12/2025

Job reference

REQ21926

Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster, Hybrid Working

Salary details: Grade 3, 24,413 per annum

Contract type: Temporary fixed term for 18 months

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Closing date: 18th January 2026

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Apprentice Technology Tester.

Apprenticeships within the City of Doncaster Council are seen and valued as high-quality pathways to successful careers, providing opportunities for new and existing employees to develop. Simply put an apprenticeship is a real job with training and experience in the workplace. We are pleased to be expanding our apprenticeship programme and we have created a range of exciting new opportunities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Digital Testing Team, working to ensure our Digital developments, both new and existing, are robustly tested to ensure sufficient quality for our customers. The role will be assisting with the undertaking the testing of software across various systems and integrations to identify improvements and to deliver modern and efficient customer focused services, continuing Doncaster's digital transformation journey.

Combining work and education, this role allows you to take steps in starting or changing your career. Studying for a L4 Software Developer apprenticeship whilst working alongside the Digital Testing Team and experienced team of Developers will give you the ability to develop your knowledge, skills and exposure you will need for a career in Software Testing and Development.

No experience is required, just a desire to succeed and a keen interest in technology and a desire to develop skills in other areas of the technical specialism focussed on digital transformation. We will provide you with a thorough training programme so that you are comfortable in your role and can perform to the best of your abilities. You will need to take pride in your work and be a real team player and the ability to build rapport with colleagues and partners. You will need to be able to meet the entry requirements of the Software Tester level 4 apprenticeship and have the willingness, desire and to successfully complete this demanding apprenticeship.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book.

Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria.

The closing date is given as a guide and we reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applications, so we advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 19th January 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 2nd February 2026.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Sam Tomlinson, email address sam.tomlinson@doncaster.gov.uk.

If you require support with completing the application or with interview skills in general, please contact the Advance team via email advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk or visit their website www.advancedoncaster.co.uk for further details.

Please note that your personal details may be shared with the appointed training provider as part of the recruitment process.

Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.

City of Doncaster Council is a disability confident employer committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job, are flexible when assessing people so disabled applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate they can do the job and make reasonable adjustments as required.
Apprentice Technology Tester x 2 posts (CDC)