IT Information Management Academy - Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A major defence contractor in the UK is offering an apprenticeship in Information Technology. You will support and maintain digital systems, engage in cyber security, and develop operational skills across IT infrastructure. This four-year programme includes practical experience and is open to candidates who meet the GCSE requirements. An attractive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

£3,000 joining bonus

Subsidised meals

Free car parking

25 days annual leave plus flexi leave

Fully funded qualification

Qualifications

• Strong interest to develop a career in IT.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to diverse operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain digital technology and solutions.
• Engage in cyber security threat detection and prevention.
• Monitor performance and manage capacity of IT infrastructure.

Skills

Interest in Information Technology/Management

Education

5 x GCSEs including Maths, English Language and Science/Technology at Grade 9–4

Job description

Start your career in the digital world by supporting, maintaining and protecting the digital technology and solutions of the MBDA ecosystem. We are redefining the way our products and services are delivered to our customers, and we need you to help us. Our solutions are developed and deployed in accordance with international group business needs, our product partnership initiatives and national security standards. We need individuals who want to develop their operational support skills across the whole digital information systems and information technology enterprise. This four-year apprenticeship programme is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing digital systems team and gain hands on experience within the Information Technology and Information Systems sector with a major defence contractor.

Overview — The Information Management (IM) Academy will give you experience of operational and service delivery across information technology infrastructure including networks and enterprise applications. Our operational teams cover everything from user engagement through to cyber security threat detection and prevention. We use ITIL standards for our operational management and align with standards such as the UK government Cyber Security Essentials Plus scheme, and you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of these and begin to apply them in the workplace. In this area you would be involved in operations and service delivery for the enterprise server infrastructure and desktop ecosystem including performance monitoring and capacity management.

Programme Structure

You will initially study on a 16-month programme, split by 13 months practical and 3 months End Point Assessment (EPA), studying a Digital Support Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship with FIREBRAND (part of the BPP Education Group). You will learn with our supplier who are leaders in this sector who offer a blended online and residential learning programme alongside on the job learning. There will be the opportunity for follow on study at Level 3 or Level 4 for a specialist route or to complete the rest of the apprenticeship with on the job learning. The IM Academy approach will offer you experience of Digital Infrastructure; Digital solutions and Operations Management across the directorate before confirming the role you will take when you complete the scheme.

Find more details about the course here: https://firebrand.training/uk/apprenticeships/standards/subject/digital/digital-support-technician-apprenticeship

Eligibility and Diversity

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

Important eligibility criteria — This role has specific qualification and subject criteria so please check your eligibility before applying. We will not be able to consider applications from anyone that does not meet the following requirements:

• 5 x GCSEs including Maths, English Language and Science/Technology at Grade 9–4
• A keen interest in developing a career in Information Technology/Management

Security and Compliance

MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Some restrictions relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. After offer, successful candidates will need to undergo HM Government Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by MBDA’s Personnel Security Team. The role requires the applicant to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and able to achieve the specified clearance levels.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: £18,000 plus a £3,000 joining bonus. Closing date for this role is midnight on Monday 22 January.

• Fully funded qualification starting in September 2024
• Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals and free car parking
• Fully supported learning and development programme
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave (plus up to 15 days flexi leave) and additional study leave for exams

Working pattern: Where possible, we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working, but this will depend on project requirements and the need for access to specific site facilities.