Advanced Apprentice Business Administration

BAE Systems.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Portsmouth is seeking an Apprentice Business Administrator to support various business functions. The role offers a Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship and a Diploma in Leadership and Management over 24 months. Ideal candidates will have 5 GCSEs including Maths and English and a passion for learning. This apprenticeship provides a competitive salary starting at £18,848 with potential progression.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Eligibility for an annual incentive

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt in various business functions.
• Strong communication skills to support workplace collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake placements in different business functions.
• Support efficient running of departments.
• Gain knowledge and skills through the apprenticeship.

Education

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9–4 / A*–C including Maths & English

Job description

Job description

Job title: Apprentice Business Administrator

Location: Broad Oak, Portsmouth (Hampshire)

Salary: Starting from £18,848 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will undertake placements in business functions such as Supply Chain, Human Resources and Project Control, supporting the efficient running of departments throughout the business.
• The placements are approximately 6 months long and you will complete 4 in total.
• The Business Support Apprenticeship is typically 24 months (2 years) and aims to provide a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours, which can be gained working within the organisation and its processes.

What Qualification will you get?

• Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Maritime Team:

With collaboration, innovation and a laser‑like customer focus at its core, M&L Defence Solutions is growing a strong, long‑term UK product and support business. It focuses on four key areas: Future Warship Support, Underwater Battlespace, Future Land Capability and Future Air Defence, encompassing both major investment in new products and cutting‑edge technologies that deliver real benefits to its customers.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control/Security:

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Click here for more information on national security vetting levels.

Qualification requirements: 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4 / A*‑C which must include Maths & English.