Degree apprentice - new starters - 2024

E.ON invites applications for its next intake of degree apprentices, offering on-the-job learning while undertaking a fully funded degree

  • E.ON is looking for new degree apprentices across seven different programmes including Digital Technology, Project Management and Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • Based in Nottingham, the degree apprentices will study for a fully funded degree while working full-time and earning a competitive salary
  • E.ON is the UK’s top apprenticeship employer in the energy and utilities sector in the latest Rate My Apprenticeship rankings

E.ON has opened applications for its degree apprenticeship programmes and is encouraging those who want to help create a sustainable future to apply.

E.ON’s degree apprenticeship programmes offer successful applicants the opportunity to work full-time, study for a fully funded degree and earn a competitive salary. During the four- or five-year programme, apprentices will work on several placements across the business, aligned to their academic work at university.

E.ON is offering seven different degree apprenticeship schemes, covering a range of skills and interests and aimed at developing the workforce of the future with skills that can be embedded into the workforce today. All roles will be based in Nottingham.

  • Data Scientist
  • Digital Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Digital Technology
  • Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • Control Systems Engineering
  • Accountancy & Taxation Professional

E.ON recently conducted research which found over half (52%) of people want to work for an organisation that is working towards a more sustainable future and 49% want to develop the skills needed to thrive in a greener future1. E.ON’s degree apprenticeship programmes are perfectly placed to respond to this growing demand for green skills and sustainability, providing apprentices with practical and relevant work experience focused on the future skills E.ON needs to continue leading the energy transition.

Sarah Farmer, Director of Organisational Development & Engagement, said: “Degree apprenticeships are a fantastic opportunity for people considering their opportunities after school or their future career. Our degree apprentices not only develop the skills needed to succeed in a greener, more sustainable future but they also develop a strong professional network all while attaining a university degree which is fully funded by E.ON.

“Our degree apprenticeship programmes support passionate people to develop the practical skills needed by businesses now and in the future, and to build meaningful careers aligned with their personal aspirations. I’d encourage anyone to consider a degree apprenticeship and explore what it could do for them.”

Imogen Chippendale, who recently graduated from our Future Leaders Degree Apprenticeship and now works as a Campaign Manager in E.ON Next, added: "Applying for E.ON's Business Degree Apprenticeship was one of the best decisions I've ever made. It's a really exciting time to be working in the energy industry as we look towards pushing a more sustainable future. And I’ve now secured my dream job as a campaign manager, fuelled by the passion for marketing I discovered during my degree apprenticeship."

 About E.ON and apprenticeships

E.ON is ranked the top apprenticeship employer within the UK energy and utilities sector. It is also one of the top 30 in the UK overall. These accolades are based on reviews and feedback E.ON’s apprentices have submitted via Rate My Apprenticeship

Since 2018, E.ON has enrolled 1,000 new and existing colleagues onto over 90 different programmes, across a range of levels from intermediate to higher/degree level, providing apprentices with a thorough, well designed and fulfilling learning experience.

In addition, E.ON is proud to be named one of the most inclusive employers in the UK, advocating diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

For more information about E.ON’s degree apprenticeship schemes, or to apply, visit E.ON’s degree apprenticeship webpage.

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Notes to editors

1 This research was conducted by E.ON using a self-serve research platform on 5th December 2024. 1,000 nationally representative UK respondents were surveyed. Data is weighted on age, gender, education level, region and social grade to be nationally representative of adults 18+ in the UK.

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