Advanced Apprentice Business Administration

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

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is offering an Advanced Apprentice Business Administrator position based in Preston. The role includes working in various business functions like Procurement and Project Management while gaining qualifications. Applicants should have 5 GCSEs with Maths and English. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £15,819 with benefits including health plans and share schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Employee share plans

Annual incentive eligibility

Responsibilities

• Gain real experience in business functions supporting company products.
• Deliver responsibilities efficiently.
• Develop project management skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 including Maths & English

Job description

Description

Job title

Advanced Apprentice Business Administrator

Location

Samlesbury and Warton

Salary

Starting from £15,819 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing

You will gain real experience working in the business functions which support all our products. Through a combination of off-the-job training, reviews and work placements, you will gain exposure to real challenges that support our business.

You will have the opportunity to learn how to:

• Deliver your responsibilities efficiently and with integrity
• Show a positive attitude
• Work well within a team
• Demonstrate strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Develop your organisational skills
• Project management skills

Whilst on the apprenticeship, you will be placed within one business function for the duration of your apprenticeship. Business functions include:

• Business Development
• Commercial
• Procurement
• Project Management

What qualification will you get?

The Advanced Business Administrator Apprenticeship will provide the opportunity to gain the following: Level 3 Business Administrator.

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 Air team

The Air sector leads in aerospace innovation, designing advanced aircraft, supporting global customers, and developing cutting-edge technology. With 23,000 employees worldwide, it offers world-class training, career growth, and opportunities to impact the future of Aviation.

Please note you must not book any annual leave within the first 3 months of your apprenticeship. Following this, leave will be considered depending on the individual training delivery schedule and must be approved by your line manager.

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