Business Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus; Broughton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Success share

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Airbus in Broughton (North Wales) invites applicants to its three-year Business Degree Apprenticeship. You will study at Swansea University and work across multiple business functions, gaining hands-on experience while earning a full-time salary. The programme includes day-release study and opportunities for ILM diplomas, with extensive on-site exposure to production and procurement activities.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management degree required.
• Three A Levels with Business Studies or Economics preferred.
• Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) required.
• Equivalent qualifications accepted subject to validation.
• Minimum GCSE grade 4/C in Maths and English required.

Responsibilities

• Support programme planning and implantação of shop floor changes due to programme updates or new products.
• Work with multifunctional teams to implement improvements and changes.
• Assist with fire and security management on the Broughton site.
• Support facilities management for day-to-day running of a large production site.
• Pursue day-release study alongside on-the-job training and gain a full degree.

Education

BSc Applied Business Management (Hons)

A Levels: 3 including Business Studies or Economics

Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units)

Equivalent qualifications (HND/Business-related BTEC)

GCSE Maths and English (4/C)

Job description

Job Description

Start date: September 2027

Location: Broughton, North Wales

Duration: 3 years

University: Swansea University

Degree: BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management

Application closing date: Applications will be open until 26 October 2026 . After this date, the advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is recommended.

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

Benefits

• Salary: £23,245


• 35 hours per week


• Half day Fridays!


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Pension


• Success share


• Plus many more flexible benefits!

About us

Our Business Degree Apprentices get the unique opportunity to work across all business functions and a variety of teams, giving you the \"university experience\" with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. This degree apprenticeship will enable you to gain broad exposure to our daily operations and management of aircraft production. You'll gain both academic knowledge and on-the-job training at our site in Broughton (North Wales) near Chester, whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so.

You will work within the following teams:

• Operational Support


• Environmental, Health & Safety


• Security


• Facilities Management


• Procurement


• Contract Management


• Industrial Maintenance


• Airbus Operating System (our Lean production teams)


• Tooling, Maintenance and Calibration

This exciting three year apprenticeship offers you a full degree without fee in Applied Business Management BSc (Hons) which is delivered by Swansea University with our training partners at Coleg Cambria with day release study to complement your placement activities.

You will also work towards ILM Level 4 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management and ILM Level 4 Diploma in Management. You will also have the opportunity to achieve a widely recognised PRINCE2 project management qualification.

We are also believers in experiential learning too, and there are many events that take place that offer exciting opportunities to grow and develop whilst also having fun!

What you will be doing

As a Business Apprentice you will be involved in a variety of strategic development as well as modifications of products and plant industrial projects, which could include the following:

• Programme management: Supporting the planning and implementation of any adaptations to the shop floor working environment as a result of programme changes and/or new products being introduced into the production lines


• Project management: Working in multifunctional teams to implement the identified required improvements and changes


• Fire and security management: Working with our on-site security teams to ensure safe and secure operation on our Broughton site


• Facilities management: Working with our teams across facilities to ensure a smooth operation of buildings, infrastructure and day-to-day running of a large production site


• Airbus Operating System (AOS): A structure of standards developed by Airbus employees, using result-proven lean routines and solutions. This system is integrated into all aspects and functions of the company, to help govern and sustain performance whilst encouraging cost saving, through continuous improvement activities.

You also have the opportunity to pick your own placements that are not within your immediate area of study, such as HR, recruitment, finance, supply chain, programme planning, engineering and much more.

Requirements

In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• 3 A Levels at grade B or above with one being in Business Studies or Economics and a further two subjects such as English Language, Maths or Welsh Baccalaureate


• Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM


• Equivalent qualifications (ie HND in Marketing, or a business related BTEC, eg Entrepreneurship) subject to validation


• Minimum GCSE 4/C in Maths or Numeracy and English Language or equivalent subject to validation