Job Details Business Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2026 R30444

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in Stevenage is offering a Business Degree Apprenticeship that includes placements in Project Management, Procurement, and Sales Development. Over four years, apprentices will gain practical experience while studying for a fully funded BA (Hons) in Business Management, with various corporate benefits, including flexible working and health insurance.

Benefits

Paid travel to and from your place of study

Annual pay reviews

Corporate benefits including private medical insurance

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language and Mathematics.
• 3 A levels (minimum grade C) including a business-related subject, or equivalent.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (minimum DDM) in a business-related subject.

Responsibilities

• Gain insights through various placements across business operations.
• Study towards a BA (Hons) in Business Management.
• Engage in flexible working and gain cross-national exposure.

Skills

Project Management

Commercial Awareness

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Sales Development

Education

5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 including English and Mathematics

120 UCAS Tariff points from A Levels or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The MBDA Business Degree Apprenticeship offers two streams within the Business Degree Apprenticeship: Business and Sales & Business Development (SBD). You will gain a unique insight into various functions across MBDA and, by the end of the four-year programme, begin the next stage of your career in a part of the business you’ve experienced and want to continue developing in. We consider applicants for both streams unless you specify interest in only one.

The MBDA opportunity supports the life cycle of our products with placements that develop a wide range of skills and expertise across our Business and Support functions.

Streams and Placements

• Business stream – Placements include:
• Project Management - Managing planning, costs and risk mitigation across projects and platforms
• Commercial - Liaising with MBDA’s customers to support commercial agreements and overall business objectives
• Procurement - Managing relationships with UK and overseas suppliers, subcontract management, and negotiating & influencing
• Supply Chain - Managing supplier performance through risk assessments and mitigation
• SBD (Sales and Business Development) stream – Placements include:
• Commercial Operations - Export campaigns, bid and commercial management
• Group Business Development - Developing product and international strategies
• Export Sales - Liaising with current and prospective export customers
• UK National Sales - Engaging with UK Government and Armed Forces to deliver offerings
• Technical Military Operations - Technical understanding of MBDA products and marketing support
• International Industrial Cooperation - International offset and participation policies
• Market Development - Supporting UK Export opportunities with the UK Ministry of Defence

Annual leave and flexible working: 25 days of annual leave per calendar year (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave. There is also study leave during exam periods. You will spend summers in MBDA international offices, subject to restrictions, gaining cross-national exposure and language development.

Programme Structure

You will study towards a BA (Hons) degree in Business Management at the University of Hertfordshire for 4 years, fully funded by MBDA. The programme is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute. You will attend university one day a week and work in rotational placements when not at university. The course delivery blends virtual and face-to-face learning.

Find more details about the course here: https://www.herts.ac.uk/courses/degree-apprenticeships/chartered-manager-degree-apprenticeship

What We're Looking For

This role has specific qualification and subject criteria. Please check eligibility before applying. If you are currently studying and are predicted to meet the requirements by the start date, you are welcome to apply.

• GCSEs: Minimum 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English Language and Mathematics.
• Post-GCSEs: You must have one of the following achieving 120 UCAS Tariff points:
• 3 x A levels (minimum grade C) including an A-level in a business-related subject
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (minimum DDM) in a business-related subject
• T-Level at Merit or Distinction in a business-related subject

We evaluate entry criteria based on your top three full A Levels or equivalent qualifications. UCAS points from Extended Project Qualification are not included. Our entry criteria may differ from university requirements.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid travel to and from your place of study
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
• Study leave during exam periods
• Corporate benefits such as dynamic working, pension plan (Defined Contribution) with employer/employee contributions, and access to financial wellness resources
• Customer and partner engagement opportunities, including travel to international offices
• Health and well-being benefits: private medical insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan, employee assistance program
• Life and other protections: critical illness cover, mortgage advice, season ticket loan, charity donations
• Learning and development: online learning platforms, access to MBDA Learning Gateway, management training opportunities
• Discounts, vouchers and lifestyle benefits

Note: MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments and support the Armed Forces. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and offer family-friendly leave provisions, including enhanced parental and paternity leave and support for fertility treatment where applicable.