Code First Girls Opportunities sponsored by the IPO (GFiE Scheme) - IPO - EO

Code First Girls Opportunities 

The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is thrilled to partner with Code First Girls (CFG) for the third time to offer training and IPO placement under the Pathways to STEM GFiE scheme.  

Successful candidates will be part of the Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) Directorate at the IPO, the UK's hub of innovation and the official government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights, including patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright. 

Our people are the heart of the IPO. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, open culture where diversity is celebrated, and differences are valued. Our culture is built on fairness and opportunity for all. We believe everyone has the potential to make a difference and are committed to supporting equality in the tech sector by removing barriers women face in entering STEM careers. 

What does this opportunity consist of? 

• You’ll start by completing a 16-week Nanodegree with CFG in full-stack or software engineering. 
• You will then embark on an exciting 2-year placement with IPO (with the possibility of permanency) to enhance and develop your skills. 

Who should apply? 

We are seeking a diverse mix of candidates, from recent graduates to those looking to change careers, regardless of their educational background.  

The 4 successful applicants will receive a 2-year fixed-term appointment at the IPO, with the potential for permanency based on business needs and performance. 

Successful candidates will commence the CFG Nanodegree in August 2025, and upon completion, will begin their IPO appointment in February 2026. 

Find out more about Code First Girls.

Job description

Main duties will vary dependent on the DDaT area you join. During the 2-year fixed term appointment, you will: 

• Develop and mature your technical and soft skills and will be supported to master specific technologies.
• Working alongside experts in their fields you will acquire on job experience and have the opportunity to work on the latest cutting-edge cloud technologies.
• You will be involved with innovative projects and use modern delivery processes. 
• You will have the opportunity to make valuable contributions without compromising on quality. 

Successful candidates will work in one of the following roles: 

• Digital Delivery Apprentice Dev Ops Engineer (x2) 
• Digital Delivery Apprentice Dynamics Developer 
• Digital Delivery Apprentice Front-End Developer  

The attached role profiles go into more in-depth detail of the roles, responsibilities, and main duties of the job. 

Successful candidates will commence the CFG Nanodegree in August 2025, and upon completion, will begin their appointment in February 2026.

Working Style 

This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office. 

The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.

Person specification

This is an opportunity for people with a strong interest in gaining hands-on experience and wishing to build a career in the Digital, Data or Technology areas.  

Ideal candidates will be well organised, self-starters who are able to pick things up quickly. They will be open minded team players, who are creative thinkers wanting to innovate and who are comfortable to challenge and the status quo. 

The role will provide the successful candidate with opportunities to develop the following skills:  

• Technical skills
• Analytical skills
• Customer service
• Team working 
• Communication and collaboration 
• Prioritising and planning

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Working Together

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• What interests you about working in IT? Proven interest in IT, formally or informally. Technical areas of interest Future aspirations