Full Job Description
Immunocore are looking to recruit a Data Scientist apprentice. Working within the Enterprise systems team, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing systems and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the organization.
Qualification Requirements
Grade 5 in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent, Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or equivalent
With
The minimum of BBC at A-Level, with a B in a Science and Maths . We will not accept A-Levels Citizenship Skills, General Studies, and Critical Thinking.
or
Level 4 Data Analyst apprenticeship at Distinction
Salary - £22,000 per annum
Benefits
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Holiday Allowance - 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
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Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
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Employee assistance programme
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Onsite parking
Location - 91 Park Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RY
Working Hours
Monday to Thursday- 9:00am – 17:00pm with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break lunch break.
Friday- 9:00am – 16:15pm with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break lunch break.
Duration - 43 months
Start Date - August 2026
Interview Date - March/April 2026
Closing Date for Applications - 6th march 2026
To Apply
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Job Description
This role will support the Enterprise systems team within IT. The Enterprise systems team is a global team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing systems and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness across the organization. The role also involves cross functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to implement and optimise systems that support the business.
Job Responsibilities
As Data Science Apprentice, you will bring digital and data analytics methodologies together with industry best practice to actively support the Enterprise systems team and the broader IT function within the business, aiming to build a digital transformation framework and enhancing data literacy across the business.
During the apprenticeship, there will potentially be opportunities for you to work in other teams within Immunocore, for example bioinformatics and protein engineering (research).
As well as on job learning you will be studying part-time at the University of Nottingham for a fully funded BSc (Hons) Data Science.
Candidate Requirements
Personal Qualities
• Hard-working and ability to manage own time to meet deadlines
• Good team player with ability to interact with others and manage a varied workload
• Hypothesis driven approach to problem solving
• Ability to learn and develop online tools to source, combine, transform and store data
• Good attention to detail and aptitude to both handle and store data
• Ability to summarise and succinctly measure project outputs
• Good report writing and oral communication skills
• Ability to apply learning from prior experience to new situations and problems
• Ability to evaluate information from a broad range of sources
• Communicates with clarity, purpose and efficiently
• Competent with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow instructions and operate in a controlled environment adhering to procedures for example safety, environment, and risk management
• Knowledge of programming skills e.g. Python (nice to have – not a requirement).
• Effective time management & prioritisation skills
• Interest in research, science and technology, A level studies to include 1 science subject.
Training To Be Delivered
Qualification to be delivered: BSc (Hons) Data Scientist
Apprenticeship Standard: Data Scientist
Training Provider: Nottingham University
Delivery model: Block release at Nottingham University
Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.
About Immunocore
Immunocore is a commercial-stage biotechnology company that discovered, developed and commercialized the world’s first approved T cell receptor (TCR) therapy.
Their mission is to radically improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases, by pioneering and delivering transformative immunomodulating medicines.
Built on their proprietary ImmTAX platform, they have a diverse pipeline of bispecific therapies across a broad range of indications, including multiple cancers, HIV and HBV.
At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.
Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
