Are you looking to take your first step to establish a career in technology? AJ Bell is a fast-growing, award winning business and we could have just the opportunity for you!

Our Digital User Experience (UX) Degree Apprenticeship Programme is a great opportunity for you to gain practical experience whilst you work towards a Bachelor of Science degree (with honours) via part-time study at Manchester Metropolitan University and starts in September 2025.

If you’re successful, you’ll have the opportunity to work in our UX design team within the Technology Services department to gain a deep understanding of design best practices in a fast-paced regulated Financial Services business. At AJ Bell we help people to invest and our UX team are key to the journeys that our customers go on. Our UX team use their insight and design skills to develop systems and processes that make every customer’s experience easier, more efficient and more enjoyable.

Alongside studying for a degree, our Digital UX Apprenticeship Programme will enable you to develop a wide range of skills and competencies including developing your verbal and written communication skills, working to deadlines and understanding operational business processes. We will also provide mentoring and ongoing training, including and in-house technical and professional development training, enabling you to progress your understanding and knowledge of the UX world.

Closing date for applications - Friday 13th December

What we’re looking for:
*Minimum of 112 UCAS points (under the tariff for courses starting from September 2017)
*Minimum of 5 GCSE’s A*-C / 9 - 4 (or equivalent including Maths and English)
*Ability to demonstrate creative flair in any form
*Honesty, self-motivation, reliability
*Enthusiasm to learn and collaborate with different teams within the business

What next?
If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this programme then please ensure that you apply with a CV and a covering note which answers the following questions:
*Why do you want a career in technology?
*Why would you like to join the AJ Bell apprenticeship programme?

Our perks and benefits:
*Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service
*Holiday buy and sell scheme
*A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6%
*Discretionary bonus scheme
*Annual free share awards scheme
*Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
*Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth
*Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
*Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Bike loan scheme
*Sick pay+ pledge
*Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
*Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
*Loans for travel season tickets
*Death in service scheme
*Paid time off for volunteer work
*Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
*Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
*Parking at Exchange Quay
*Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
*Ongoing technical training
*Professional qualification support
*Talent management programmes
*Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
*Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
*Casual dress code
*Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals

AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.