V03156 - Higher Apprentice Business Support

The role of a Higher Business Support Apprentice within BAE Systems Maritime Services, Products, based at our Broad oak site, offers an exciting opportunity for you to gain experience in a variety of different functions.  Working with our highly skilled and dedicated employees, including fellow apprentices, you will undertake placements in business functions such as; Supply Chain, Human Resources and Project Control.  During the placements you will be carrying out a role that will suit the functions needs and gain experience and understanding of how each of them delivery business objectives.  We aim to equip you with a comprehensive set of transferable knowledge, skills and behaviours by engaging with the organisation and its process.

As you learn about BAE’s operations you will encounter real-world challenges and work alongside the business to address them.

Additionally you will gain insights into BAE Systems operational framework and or intricate stakeholder relationships.

Specific activities could include:

The Business Support Apprenticeship is typically 24 months (two years), placements are approximately six months long and aims to provide a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours, which can be gained working within the organisation and its processes You will gain understanding in the way BAE Systems operates and our complex stakeholder relationships, which you will be required to interact with on a day-to-day basis. Through training and work placements, in a variety of different functions, you will gain exposure to real challenges that support our business, gaining a firm grounding in operations and processes. The role is one ideally suited to enthusiastic individuals who have a thirst for knowledge, a desire to learn, enjoy working in a team, can work on their own initiative and have excellent communication skills. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain new experiences, looking to expand their skill set and build confidence. It is an excellent starting point for your career at BAE Systems. In each placement you will get a flavour for the functions you experience, which is great opportunity for you to consider future career paths The Business Support Apprenticeship is well suited to those of all ages, whether you are a school leaver or looking for a career change, the scheme is a great stepping stone into the world of business

Training:

Operations Manager Level 5 Apprenticeship Standard:

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Training Outcome:
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities - whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role

Employer Description:
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working