Business Chartered Manager Level 6 Higher Degree Apprenticeship - Bolton R16626

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Salary: £18,000 plus a £3,000 joining bonus

 

Closing date for this role is midnight on Monday 22nd January

 

What we can offer you:

 

Fully funded qualification starting 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.

 

The Opportunity

 

Our Business Degree Apprentices are given a unique insight in to various functions within MBDA. By the end of this four year programme they begin the next stage of their career in a part of the business that they have experienced, and are keen to continue working in.

 

You will experience placements in functions such as:

 

Procurement – manage business relationships with UK and / or overseas suppliers and gain experience of subcontract management ensuring on time, on cost, on quality supplier performance. Develop your negotiating and influencing skills and build your internal and external network as part of your placement.

Supply Chain – gain experience in managing and improving supplier performance through risk assessments, ensuring that risks are identified, collected and effectively mitigated.

Project Management –work on a variety of projects and platforms to manage planning, costs and risk mitigation.

Commercial (Stevenage placement) – liaise with MBDA's customers, ensuring the correct commercial agreements are in place to support the winning and delivering against the overall business objectives. There is a large amount of legal and commercial knowledge available to support you within your placement.

Programme Structure

 

You will study for a BSc (Hons) Business Management Degree at University of Bolton for 4 years which will be fully funded by MBDA. You will attend university for one day a week and when you are not at university, you'll work within our business on rotational placements. This way of studying allows you to earn an academic and nationally recognised qualification as well as gain hands on learning experience within a professional and friendly workplace. Course delivery will be a blend of virtual and face to face.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join an apprenticeship scheme that has developed winners of some of the most prestigious apprenticeship awards in the UK.

 

Find more details about the course here: https://www.bolton.ac.uk/course/BAM007-P-UOB-SS

 

What we're looking for from you:

 

This role has specific qualification and subject criteria so please make sure you carefully check your eligibility against this criteria before applying. We will not be able to consider applications from anyone that does not meet the following two requirements:

 

​1) 120 UCAS points achieved through any of the following:

 

3 B's or ABC at A level. The A levels can be in any subject.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in any subject (equivalent to DDM).

T-Level in any subject (minimum grade of Merit).

2) 5 x GCSES including Maths & English Language at Grade 9 – 4

 

Please note: We look at entry criteria based on your top three full A Levels or equivalent qualifications (BTEC/T Level). We do not include UCAS points gained from an Extended Project Qualification. Additionally, as an employer we set our own entry criteria based on the requirements of this role. This means that the criteria above can differ from the university/college standard.

 

Our Business

 

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.

 

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), Twitter (@MBDAcareers), Instagram (lifeatMBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

 

Please Note: MBDA UK Limited requires all employees to achieve the required medical and national security clearance for their role. Further restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may also apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

 

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.