IT Business Analyst Apprenticeship

Government jobs, apprenticeship; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for an IT Apprentice at their East Cowes facility. This role involves completing a Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship while gaining practical experience in IT support. The candidate will work on various business and digital changes, requiring great communication and IT proficiencies. Competitive wages and comprehensive training are offered, with the apprenticeship lasting four years and a strong potential for future career development.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Sickness benefits

Workwear and PPE, plus local and national discounts

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the organisation’s business and digital changes.
• Work with the site’s IT Team to meet stakeholders’ needs through business change and digital solutions.
• Participate in on‑job and workshop training to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard.
• Contribute to change‑management activities, providing analysis and recommendations to support successful outcomes.

Skills

Communication

IT proficiency

Attention to detail

Organisation

Problem solving

Administrative

Number handling

Analytical

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Computer Science, English, Maths and two further subjects

Maths, IT or Computer Science A Level at grade C or above

T Level in Digital at Pass or above

Related subject at Grade Pass or above

Job description

Summary

An exciting opportunity for an IT Apprentice has become available at our world-class aerospace manufacturing facility in East Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. You will complete the Level 4 Business Analyst Apprenticeship Standard, and work across both our Osborne and Falcon Yard manufacturing facilities.

Wage

Competitive wage offered, increasing each year.

Training Course

Business Analyst (Level 4)

Hours

Monday – Friday, shifts to be confirmed. 37 hours a week.

Start Date

Thursday 3 September 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions Available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You'll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

• Support the delivery of the organisation’s business and digital changes.
• Work with the site’s IT Team to meet stakeholders’ needs through business change and digital solutions.
• Participate in on‑job and workshop training to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard.
• Contribute to change‑management activities, providing analysis and recommendations to support successful outcomes.

Where you’ll work

Ferry Road
East Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO32 6RA

Training Provider

QA LIMITED

Training Schedule

You will work towards a nationally recognised Level 4 Apprenticeship certificate in Business Analyst, as well as gain professional recognition from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, for the Register of IT Technicians (RITTech) Level 4.

What you’ll learn

• Apply appropriate approaches to scope, plan and perform Business Analysis.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• Use structured investigation techniques to analyse business situations.
• Create and analyse business process models to identify improvement opportunities.
• Elicit, document and validate requirements, ensuring clarity and traceability.
• Support cost/benefit analysis and impact assessment for proposed changes.
• Present information appropriately to audiences of varying seniority.

Essential Qualifications

• GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above in Computer Science, English, Maths and two further subjects.
• Maths, IT or Computer Science A Level at grade C or above.
• T Level in Digital at Pass or above.
• Related subject at Grade Pass or above.

Required Skills

• Communication
• IT proficiency
• Attention to detail
• Organisation
• Problem solving
• Administrative
• Number handling
• Analytical
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience

Other Requirements

UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security Clearance (SC) is required. Typically, a resident of the UK for at least 5 years is needed, but individual cases are assessed.

About this employer

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener. With over 16,000 employees across 38 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, we serve 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We are committed to sustainability and rapid decarbonisation of aircraft, and to building the next generation of zero‑emission planes.

Company Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Sickness benefits
• Workwear and PPE, plus local and national discounts (including ferries)

After this apprenticeship

• Centre of Excellence (CoE) Architect – providing global business support for application and solution design.
• Business Systems Architect – supporting development and configuration of systems in line with business requirements.

Contact

QA LIMITED
Reference code: VAC2000004769

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Closes on Tuesday 10 February 2026.