Every day is different in a RAFAKidz nursery, and you will have the opportunity share and grow your skills working with our children, colleagues and families. At RAFAKidz, there is a friendly, passionate and experienced team to support you, along with access to high quality training.Located on station at RAF Worthy Down, we are proud to serve military personnel, families, and the local community by providing experiences that are special, unique and child focused.
Main purpose of the role:
To work as part of a team to deliver a high standard oflearning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years.To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment forchildren, staff and others.
To support the development of partnerships withparents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.
To maintain records that fulfil Ofsted requirements as laidout in the EYFS.
Ensure the Safeguarding of children and staff
Training:Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. RAFAKidz will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.
You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:
Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours.
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid.
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).
This will be delivered through RAFAKidz ‘s dedicated training provider, Realise. Realise is an established training provider that’s enjoying an exciting period of growth following a management buyout and rebrand in late 2020. Training Outcome:Our apprentices stay with us as Level 3 practitioners.Employer Description:Located on station at MOD Worthy Down, we are proud to serve military personnel, families, and the local community by providing experiences that are special, unique, and child focused. We put parents’ priorities and children’s development front of mind ensuring we work together to understand individual needs and requirements. We provide government funded places for two, three, and four year olds.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
Shifts TBC.Skills: Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
You will have the opportunity to gain experience of a number of key processes in order to create a well rounded supply chain professional which include:
Supplier Relationship Management
Orderbook management
Raising purchase order and quotations
Internal stakeholder management
Training:
L3 Procurement and supply assistant Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:As a key member of the team, you will manage purchasing orders, build strong supplier relationships, and support sourcing strategies. With growth and experience, you will have the opportunity to progress into roles such as Procurement Manager, taking on greater responsibility for team leadership, budget management, and strategic sourcing initiatives following the apprenticeship. This can then lead to senior positions where you would lead organisational procurement strategies, optimise supply chains, and manage risks. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development and career growth in procurement.Employer Description:The role is based at our Collins Aerospace Composite Center of Excellence facility in Banbury, UK – formerly the Crompton Technology Group (CTG) – designs, qualifies and manufactures high-performance structural and non-structural aerospace composite products for military and commercial applications.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 8:00 - 4:15 Friday, 8:00 - 2:15Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Service, repair, and maintain site buildings, infrastructure, and manufacturing equipment
Ensure business and customer needs are met across key areas such as Schedule, Cost, Quality, and Scope
Drive excellence by embodying our core values of Engaged, Empowered, and Accountable
Demonstrate strong organisation, attention to detail, and a passion for hands-on engineering, while solving complex challenges
Training:Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
In your first year, you'll attend Engineering Trust in Bicester to learn basic maintenance engineering skills.
Then, you’ll apply this knowledge on-site, learning from skilled engineers.
The 4-year apprenticeship, a partnership between Collins Aerospace and Engineering Trust, covers:
Understanding technical documentation
Performing system diagnosis, repairs, and modifications
Becoming multi-skilled when required
Applying safe, efficient methods to maintain machinery
Liaising with external service and parts providers
Assisting in Root Cause Analysis and identifying improvements
Training Outcome:
Career progression in maintenance engineering typically starts with roles such as Maintenance Technician, progressing to Senior Technician or Maintenance Engineer
With experience, professionals can advance to supervisory or management roles, like Maintenance Manager or Engineering Manager
Specialising in areas such as reliability engineering or faccility management further enhances career growth
Employer Description:The role is based at our Collins Aerospace Composite Center of Excellence facility in Banbury, UK – formerly the Crompton Technology Group (CTG) – designs, qualifies and manufactures high-performance structural and non-structural aerospace composite products for military and commercial applications.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:15 and Friday, 08:00 - 14:15Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Day to Day you’ll be involved in:
Actively engage with induction processes to ensure the successful completion of their own Induction period.
Assist Lead Admin/Specialist Co-ord/Team Leader or other departmental staff to undertake all required admin tasks, focussing on delivering professional service excellence.
Effective communication with your Serco/Military/Customer and colleagues.
Undertake general administration duties in office environment.
Amendment and maintenance of any assigned spreadsheets and databases, including uploading of information to share sites SharePoint and MS Teams.
Active participation at meetings and production of action notes as required.
Liaison with visitors to establish their transport, AV, accommodation, catering needs and subsequent booking of any requirements and arrival on site/to department
Such other duties and responsibilities in support of Serco business and as requested by Serco line manager or senior management.
Training:
L3 Business administrator Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:As a successful Serco apprentice, you will be provided with unparalleled support throughout the duration of your programme and beyond with endless opportunities for career progression within the business.Employer Description:At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.Working Hours :Mon- Fri - 37 hours a week, shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative Support: Assist with general administrative duties such as filing, data entry, photocopying, and scanning
Communication: Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence professionally and efficiently
Document Management: Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is updated and organised
Meeting Coordination: Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and take minutes as required
Customer Service: Provide support to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a high level of service
Systems Management: Learn and use organisational systems and software for data management and reporting
Team Support: Work collaboratively with colleagues to support various business functions and projects
Learning & Development: Commit to completing the apprenticeship program, including attending training sessions and assessments
Training:You will receive full on the job training and the support of full training by the training provider, Solveway Apprenticeships. You will be gaining the Data Technician Level 3 qualification.
Expected Apprenticeship Duration: 14 months + 3 months EPA
Blend of eLearning and classroom training with CompTIA and Microsoft training
Includes elements of business administration (Project management, stakeholders, communication and presentations)
Training Biweekly classes (length 3 hours) alternating between Data+ and Excel/Power BI (NB: Exams optional)
Training Outcome:We are looking to offer full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship. We believe in developing our talent internally and have a clear and personalised progression route for each of our employees which is reviewed annually.Employer Description:The British Band Instrument Company supply a wide range of musical instruments and accessories to military bands across the world. We specialise in exporting to the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Accountable for all aspects of quality improvement, including reducing scrap and rework costs
Lead projects to address issues and develop business processes that meet business and customer needs
Collaborate with the programme-based quality team to resolve quality-related issues
Support the achievement of safety, quality, and output targets within the Banbury facility
Drive continuous improvement to enhance overall operational efficiency and quality performance
Training:Quality Practitioner Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:
The apprenticeship lasts for a period of 2 years and is a partnership between Collins Aerospace and JC Training and Consultancy
You will learn key Quality principles which will be vital to your development at Collins Aerospace.
As an apprentice your learning will consist of both academic and functional training
Your learning will be a blended learning approach, where you will spend time learning basic quality principle’s thought a mixture of online masterclasses, and on-site, putting your learning into practice within a team of our skilled engineers to develop the basic principles and under pinning knowledge needed for your career
Training Outcome:
In this role, you will be responsible for managing inspections, audits, and quality control processes, ensuring that products meet the highest standards
As you gain experience, you will have the opportunity to progress into senior positions such as Quality Manager, where you may oversee teams and lead larger-scale quality improvement initiatives
Further career development may lead to roles like Quality Assurance Manager, Director of Quality, or Chief Quality Officer (CQO), where you will define and implement company-wide quality strategies
Employer Description:The role is based at our Collins Aerospace Composite Center of Excellence facility in Banbury, UK – formerly the Crompton Technology Group (CTG) – designs, qualifies and manufactures high-performance structural and non-structural aerospace composite products for military and commercial applications.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday, 08:00 - 16:15 and Friday, 08:00 - 2:15Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Are you looking to kick-start your career with a flying start within the Aerospace industry?? Then consider joining us here at Collins Aerospace where you can learn more about the industry whilst finishing your degree.??
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Role Overview
We are looking for talented individuals to join our Finance team at our Actuation UK site. This is a great opportunity for you to broaden your personal development, experience exciting challenges and build the foundations of your career.
The challenges start on day one, as you will have the opportunity to build a deep knowledge of business imperatives and operational issues. The Finance function is a site based team who work closely with all areas of the business to deliver our strategic priorities with solutions that are linked directly to aerospace leadership using best-in-class Finance practices.
Upon joining the team your responsibilities may include but are not limited to:Completion of monthly financial control processes such as journal and spreadsheet checksThe preparation of monthly accounts, including completing tasks on behalf of both the financial accounts and management accounts functionsPreparation and ownership of assigned balance sheet reconciliationsAssist with reviewing cost reduction activities, monitoring progress and inclusion in P&L, with all departments alignedAssistance with Sarbanes Oxley self-assessment audits & documentationWork with the programs, engineering, operations and commercial teams to create a financial bid model through to completionAd hoc projects where required
As part of the apprenticeship, you will complete Level 3 Assistant Accountant (AAT). To support your learning the apprenticeship programme is well structured in order for you to complete a wide range of rotations across financial disciplines that ensure a broad depth of knowledge and the opportunity to gain real practical experience.Training:BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experienceTraining Outcome:After the completion of your Level 3 apprenticeship in finance, we will look to embed you into a permanent role within our vast finance department. We will then support you through ongoing development opportunities and further learning in order to gain professional charter ship.Employer Description:Collins Aerospace Actuation Systems UK designs and manufactures advanced actuation systems for aerospace applications. Specializing in hydraulic, electric, and mechanical actuators, the company provides critical components for flight control, landing gear, and cabin systems. It supports commercial, military, and space sectors, focusing on innovation, reliability, and efficiency.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:45pm, Friday 8:00am - 12:00pmSkills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
