Level 6 Supply Chain Leadership Apprentice

AstraZeneca; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharmaceutical company in Macclesfield is seeking a Level 6 Supply Chain Leadership Apprentice. This is a unique opportunity to work while earning a full-time salary and gain a Supply Chain Leadership degree at Aston University. The apprentice will support key projects within clinical and commercial supply chains, enhancing their skills in a diverse environment. Starting base salary is £24,570 plus benefits, including a relocation package. 

Benefits

11% benefits fund

Bonus

Relocation package

Responsibilities

• Support AstraZeneca across key therapeutic areas in clinical supply chains.
• Get involved in roles supporting manufacturing processes.
• Participate in projects impacting drug development and supporting clinical trials.

Skills

Good communication and team working skills

High organisation skills and confidence to work independently

Ability to apply a rational approach to problem solving

Concerns for Standards

High numeracy, digital and literacy skills

Self-motivation and able to work on own initiative

Education

5 GCSEs Grades 9-4 including 4 or above in Mathematics and English

Minimum of 3 A levels at Grade C/C/C or equivalent BTECs

Job description

Level 6 Supply Chain Leadership Apprentice

Macclesfield, UK

Starting base salary of £24,570+ 11% benefits fund + bonus

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We’re deeply committed to our strategy of being a great place to work. For us, that includes fostering an environment where everyone can be among inclusive, supportive individuals with curious minds.

A company that genuinely follows the science and values individuals at all levels, you’ll be backed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions, and share ideas to push the boundaries of science and continuously learn and explore.

Make the start of your journey a lifechanging one

As part of our Early Talent Programme, you’ll be involved in projects and learning opportunities that have real impact from day one.

Being part of our journey and helping us to provide life changing medicine to patients all over the world and transform lives for the better. Making important contributions and embracing our values to deliver on our purpose. Because regardless of role or level, we all have an important part to play in making a positive difference.

The Macclesfield Campus is an essential part of AstraZeneca’s UK Operation and the 2nd largest operational site within the company’s global network. It is approx. 100 acres with around 4500 people working on site. The site is unique in the AstraZeneca network having Operations, R&D, G&A, IT and others on its site.

We are offering 2 Supply Chain Leadership Apprenticeships at UK Operations;

Clinical Supply Chain Position

One position within our Clinical Supply Chain organisation, supporting AstraZeneca across all key therapeutic areas and supporting projects in all phases of the drug development lifecycle and manufacturing. You will work in a team responsible for creating and supplying clinical trials using Clinical Supply Chain business processes, systems, metrics and technology to meet the needs of the business, the patients and the AstraZeneca Clinical portfolio.

Commercial Supply Chain Position

One position within our Commercial Supply Chain function, getting involved in a broad number of roles that support our manufacturing processes here at Macclesfield. These roles will include Artwork Management, Materials Planning, Warehousing, Distribution and Supply Chain Planning. These roles will directly relate to your studies giving you a large breadth of experience of manufacturing support roles.

Training and Development

AstraZeneca will sponsor you through your Supply Chain Leadership degree at Aston University. The apprenticeship combines working, earning a full-time salary, with fully funded part‑time university learning (on average 1 day/week). This will give you the opportunity to gain a Supply Chain Leadership degree qualification with Aston University, just as you would if you went to university full‑time, with the advantage of gaining relevant work‑life skills and the excitement of helping to develop new medicines whilst taking your first steps towards a rewarding career.

We truly value Early Talent – their thoughts, ideas and contributions. Throughout the programme, you’ll be encouraged and inspired to speak up, have a voice and make an impact.

Skills and Capabilities

• Good communication and team working skills
• High organisation skills and confidence to work independently
• The ability to apply a rational approach to problem solving; making judgments based on sound reasoning, approaching problems in a logical manner
• Concerns for Standards
• High numeracy, digital and literacy skills
• Self‑motivation and able to work on own initiative

Entry Requirements

• 5 GCSEs Grades 9-4 including 4 or above in Mathematics and English
• To have achieved or predicted to achieve a minimum of 3 A levels at Grade C/C/C or equivalent BTECs

Benefits, Open and Close Dates

To apply for this position, please click the apply link.

This is a 12‑month fixed term contract opportunity based at Macclesfield with a starting base salary of £24,570 + 11% benefits fund + bonus.

At AstraZeneca, we aim to set you up for success and we recognise the challenges that starting a new job can bring. We therefore offer a relocation package to help with the costs and process of moving for candidates who currently live more than 60 minutes from the site location for this Apprenticeship.

Opening date of advert: 12 January 2026

Closing date of advert: 15 February 2026

Successful candidates will be asked to attend a virtual Assessment day during week commencing 16 March 2026.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations, please let us know on your application.

Start date for the apprenticeship programme is 7 September 2026.

Equal Oppositions

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry‑leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non‑discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

These positions are not open to those already educated to Bachelors degree level or above – for which we have specific Graduate Programmes, see our website for more details https://careers.astrazeneca.com/students

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Date Posted: 12 Jan 2026

Closing Date: 14 Feb 2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.