From banking and clothing to groceries and beyond, digital technology plays a critical role in delivering our strategy. As coding and software development talent becomes increasingly important, we’ve taken steps to attract the next generation of digital stars.
In recent years, our entire business has been transformed by increasingly powerful technology – and the pace of change will only accelerate.
Already, more than one in nine of our colleagues work in our online operations, which makes us one of the retail sector’s most important digital employers.
But the only way we can sustain our digital strengths is by ensuring we secure a reliable pipeline of talented people with the technology skills we need.
So, in summer 2016, we launched an apprenticeship scheme to attract people with a passion for coding and software development into the business.
No previous experience was required: the 10 successful applicants began their apprenticeships with a six-week ‘boot camp’ that taught them the basics of coding and developing.
“Technology plays a key role in delivering Sainsbury’s strategy.”
Richard Newsome
Interim Digital and Technology Director