Higher Apprentice Information Management and Technology

BAE Systems .; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Glasgow is seeking an Information Management and Technology Apprentice. This role involves providing IT support, developing applications for shipbuilding, and participating in Cyber Security activities. The ideal candidate will achieve a Diploma for IT & Telecommunications Professionals while enjoying benefits like a competitive pension scheme and employee share plans. Starting salary is £24,125, with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee share plans

Flexible discounted health benefits

Qualifications

• National 5s (or equivalent) must include Maths, English & a Business/IT related subject.
• 2 Highers (or equivalent) must include English at grade C or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT and application support to colleagues at all levels.
• Support development of bespoke applications for shipbuilding.
• Leverage data to inform business decisions.
• Participate in Cyber Security activities.
• Direct career progression with self-selected placements.

Skills

IT and application support

Data analysis

Cyber Security participation

Education

5 National 5s at Grade C or above

2 Highers at Grade C or above

Job description

Job title

Information Management and Technology Apprentice

Location

Glasgow

Salary

Starting from £24,125 with annual progression through the scheme duration.

What you'll be doing

• Provide IT and application support to colleagues at all levels of the business.
• Support development of bespoke applications to facilitate shipbuilding processes.
• Leverage data to inform business decisions.
• Participate in Cyber Security activities to ensure the safety of our IT estate.
• Direct your own career progression with self-selected placements in your 2nd and 3rd years.

What Qualification Will You Get?

Diploma for IT & Telecommunications Professionals SCQF Level 8.

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 Naval Ships Team

We design and manufacture naval ships, as well as their state-of-the-art combat systems. We offer an array of associated services, including training solutions, maintenance and modernisation programmes to support ships and equipment in service around the world and the management of supporting infrastructure. Trusted with the responsibility to deliver some of the UK's most complex and high-profile defence programmes, providing our customers with the capability to fulfil extensive naval operations around the world and protect what matters most. As a business at the forefront of advanced engineering and technology, you can help us shape the future for Maritime defence.

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 National 5s (or equivalent) at Grade C or above, which must include Maths (application of Maths can be accepted) & English & a Business / IT related subject AND 2 Highers (or equivalent) which must include English at grade C or above.