- Employer:
- Venue Management Systems
- Location:
- CWMTYWYLL, PONTWELI, SA44 4RS, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- Apprenticeship rates
- Hours of work:
- 31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
- ITEC Digital Training Ltd
- Level:
- Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Sector:
- Digital Technology
- Pathway:
- Software Developer
- Possible start date:
- 30 January 2025
- Closing date:
- 07 January 2025
- Positions available:
- 2
- Vacancy ID:
- 5501
Please do not apply for the position if you have a Degree within IT or a similar discipline as you will not be eligible for the apprenticeship position.
helen@itecdigitaltraining.co.uk
About the apprenticeship
Duties
Venue Management Systems develops, sells and supports comprehensive venue management systems to run whole venues, specialising initially with the complex requirements of football clubs. Our systems include event management, ticket sales including online to mobile phones, pitch and room booking, automated turnstile scanning, EPOS, direct debit collection, CRM, parking, electric vehicle charging, and accounts.
We are looking for an apprentice with the aim of becoming a strong, self-motivated developer to assist our small development team to continue to build the platform and take it to the next level.
We build our own turnstile scanners and controllers; a small part of the role will be assisting with building these and installing them at customer sites. This part may become larger if we take on many more customers, so this role may interest candidates looking for a mixed software and hardware experience.
Based in Pentre-Cwrt, Llandysul, Carmarthenshire
• Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas and opinions
• Assist in the development and testing of applications and adding of new features
• Upgrading existing code and documentation.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of developers and managers
• Gain an understanding of Venue Management Systems software.
• Assist in building and installing turnstile scanners and controllers at customer sites
• Manage assigned technical tasks and development goals effectively
• Provide support and training to customers
Additional information
• The role includes a mix of technical tasks and programming.
• On occasion you may be involved in development work for Solutions Factory, who are a part of VMS.
• Aim for career progression.
Team and Environment:
• Join a small but dynamic team with the freedom to work, learn, and express ideas.
• This role is based on-site at our Llandysul office, 5 days per week (?)
• The platforms used are ASP, JavaScript and SQL Server. No specific knowledge of these is required, as time will be given for the apprentice to learn these platforms during their work.
• VMS is a small company, so everyone is expected to help in all aspects of running a business when necessary.
Growth and Development:
• This entry-level position offers growth potential within the organisation.
Requirements
Skills
• Passionate about programming.
• Interested in hardware.
• Use of initiative.
• Open-minded to changes.
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and deliver work on time.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to learn on the job.
Qualifications
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths and English at Grade A*-C / Level 2 preferred.
• A-Levels or BTEC in computing.
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
- ITEC Digital Training Ltd
- Training provider course:
- Software Developer – Level 3
About the employer
Venue Management SystemsCWMTYWYLL, PONTWELI
LLANDYSUL, CARMARTHENSHIRE
Carmarthenshire
SA44 4RS
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
If successful, you will initially be invited to assessment at ITeC Digital Training) to confirm eligibility – please have available proof of ID and any relevant certificates
How to apply
Email the address below to apply for this vacancy
Please do not apply for the position if you have a Degree within IT or a similar discipline as you will not be eligible for the apprenticeship position.