Higher Apprentice Business Support

BAE Systems.; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Business Support Apprentice to undertake various placements within departments such as Supply Chain and Human Resources. The role offers a competitive salary starting at £22,500 with progression, along with valuable qualifications like a Level 5 Operations Manager Apprenticeship. Ideal for those looking to develop a diverse skill set in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different roles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake placements in business functions such as Supply Chain and Human Resources.
• Support efficient running of departments throughout the business.
• Complete four placements over the course of 24 months.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C including Maths & English

96 UCAS points including Maths or Finance related qualification

Job description

Description

Job title: Business Support Apprentice

Location: Broad Oak, Portsmouth (Hampshire)

Salary: Starting from £22,500 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will undertake placements in business functions such as Supply Chain, Human Recourses 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.

Qualification requirements

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 / A*-C which must include Maths & English AND 96 UCAS points (or equivalent) (excluding UCAS points gained at AS level) which must include Maths or a Finance/Numerical related qualification at Level 3.