Business Administration Degree Apprenticeship - Newcastle upon Tyne

Neptune North; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Apprenticeship

Mentorship & Support

Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Training

Deliver demonstrable business value

Job summary

Neptune North Ltd. is offering a three-year Degree Apprenticeship that blends university study with hands-on work in our Newcastle upon Tyne office. You will gain a degree from the University of Exeter while contributing to real projects and being mentored by experienced professionals.

The programme starts September 2026. You will spend 20% of your time at university and benefit from guidance, regular check-ins, and a pathway to permanent roles within Neptune North.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in Business Administration and Project Management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Apply your academic learning in a real-world business context and accelerate the start of your career through our three-year combined study and work programme.
• Develop new knowledge, skills, and ideas that will enable you to add real change to the business and lay foundation for a prosperous and challenging career.
• The programme will begin in September 2026 and further information on the course can be found on the University of Exeter website.

Skills

Business Administration

Project Management

Communication skills

Education

GCSE grades

A-Level grades AAA/AAB

Job description

Who We Are

Neptune North was founded in 2024 as a joint venture between Oliver Wyman, a global leader in management consulting and part of the NYSE-listed Marsh, and Rokos Capital Management, a global alternative investment fund manager. Our people are exceptional technical experts, who thrive on exploiting leading-edge technologies to solve the most complex problems.

We provide bespoke technology solutions to businesses operating in the banking and financial services, private capital and defence industries.

Our working environment is founded on principles of trust, collaboration and shared purpose. We pride ourselves both on the high calibre of our people, and on the supportive workplace they create, where each individual is given autonomy to grow and thrive.

From our headquarters in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, we operate across our international office network. We are expanding rapidly, building teams in key markets to stay close to our clients and talent.

Our Culture

• We are looking for exceptional talent with excellent communication skills
• Collaboration is key, both internally and with our clients. We believe we do our best work when we are together and working hand in hand with business users
• Curiosity is something we embrace and value highly
• We want people who are positive and passionate, have proven problem solving capabilities, can work quickly to find solutions to complex challenges and unlock big opportunities
• People need to be able to take ownership and be trusted to deliver, going the extra mile
• We want people who are highly motivated and have a high desire to learn

The Opportunity

Our Degree Apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to apply your academic learning in a real-world business context and accelerate the start of your career through our three-year combined study and work programme.

You will gain a recognised degree from a renowned top-tier university (University of Exeter) – without tuition or student loan debt.

As an integral member of the team, you’ll develop new knowledge, skills, and ideas that will enable you to add real change to the business and lay foundation for a prosperous and challenging career.

The programme will begin in September 2026 and further information on the course can be found on the University of Exeter website.

Our Support

We will support you in your learning and development both on and off the job through a variety of avenues:

• 20% of your time during the working week will be allocated to your university studies, in partnership with the University of Exeter.
• We will give you an internal mentor to provide career and professional development guidance.
• You will have regular check-in meetings with your line manager to evaluate your progress, both in work and in your studies.

What makes a great candidate

• A genuine interest in Business Administration and Project Management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude with the ability to work independently when needed.
• A desire to learn and grow within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications

• Very strong GCSE and minimum AAA/AAB predicted A-Level grades.

Any job offer is subject to meeting the required A-Level results and successful application to the University of Exeter on the Project Management Degree Apprenticeship. If this is not achieved on results day, the offer of employment will regrettably be withdrawn.

What we offer

• Paid Apprenticeship: Receive a competitive salary while gaining a degree and valuable work experience.
• Mentorship & Support: Ongoing support from experienced professionals who will guide your development and provide constructive feedback.
• Growth Opportunities: The chance to progress into permanent positions with Neptune North or gain experience for future career advancement.
• Comprehensive Training: Access to both academic and professional development opportunities throughout your apprenticeship journey.
• Deliver demonstrable business value.

Interview Process

• CV Review
• Aptitude Assessment
• First-Stage interview
• In-Person Assessment Centre (est. Feb 2027)

Applications will likely close towards the end of November / early December 2026.