Business Apprentice
- Recruiter
- Leonardo
- Location
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 23 Dec 2016
- Closes
- 31 Jan 2017
- Ref
- 225112006-01
- Sectors
- Apprenticeships
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Do you want to work in an International Business environment?
Do you have the mind-set to become the next generation Business Professional?
Looking for a great start to your business career, earning and learning on an award winning scheme?
If you answered yes to these questions, Leonardo wants to hear from you.
We are looking to recruit Business Apprentices for our business functions which support all of our products and customers, through our nationally recognised, award winning Business Apprentice Programme.
Who is Leonardo?
We manufactures industry leading products for airborne and space applications for customers across the globe. We employ more than 4,000 people across the UK with sites in Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Luton and Southampton. We are continually expanding and are delighted to offer a range of exciting opportunities through our Business Apprenticeship Programme working with a variety of business functions from Procurement through to Finance and materials and project planning to support our world leading business.
We are a global company working at the forefront of engineering and technology.
As part of LEONARDO Airborne & Space Systems, the company is respected around the world for delivering innovative technological solutions in environments where failure is not an option
What do we do?
Our teams of expert and passionate professionals are responsible for developing equipment and systems that provide:
- armed forces with the situational awareness to deliver operational effectiveness and return home safely
- emergency services with the tools to communicate and collaborate in order to rescue those in peril on land or in the sea
- security teams with the means to identify, track and protect against threats to our critical national infrastructure and way of life
- international space programmes with ability to understand more about our planet and the very fabric of our universe
Our customers’ operational requirements continually evolve and therefore demand cutting-edge technology combined with a performance and reliability that is unsurpassed.
To deliver against these challenges, we are looking to work with those individuals who are striving to fully realise their potential and in doing so, make a difference to the World in which they live.
In these markets, performance and reliability are essential; our customers’ operational requirements will continually evolve and so must our technologies to ensure that we remain market leaders.
In delivering against these challenges, people are our greatest asset and as a Leonardo Apprentice you will broaden your horizons to a diverse range of possibilities. You will be learning while working alongside design, development, manufacturing, test and delivery teams in business support to create this cutting edge technology for a worldwide market.
If you are willing to challenge yourself, to stretch your boundaries, to apply your mind to the solution of challenging problems, join our accredited apprentice programme and ensure you give yourself the best foundation for your business career. You will be learning while working alongside the people that operate at the create cutting edge of business for a worldwide market.
What do we need from you?
We are looking for people who understand the importance of communication, who are able to work well as part of a team and also on their own initiative. We seek people who have the drive and commitment to work through difficult problems to find the right business solutions. We need people who understand the importance of our customers and who can work within the business to build both a sound business and product awareness.
The two year Business Apprenticeship scheme provides a variety of experiences through placements in business related disciplines. Placements available include Commercial, Finance, Resourcing, Procurement, Manufacturing & Supply Chain, Project Planning/Support and logistics.
You will study to completion of the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business and required Core Skills on a day release basis, as well as undertaking the Scottish Vocational Qualification (SVQ) Level 3 in business & administration whilst you are at work.
What do we need from you?
Academic Requirements
You must have (as a minimum) the following qualifications:
2 Higher Grades:
Mandatory: (A-C) Mathematics OR (A-C) English
Mandatory: (A-C) Business subject (examples; Business Studies, Project/Business Management, Finance, Accounts etc.)
AND
2 Standard Grades / National 5:
Mandatory: (1-2) English and Maths
(or equivalent qualifications to Highers/Standard Grades).
Personal Qualities:
- Ability to Achieve High Performance
- Want Continuous Improvement
- Develop Customer Focus
- Able to Work Together
- Demonstrate Self Awareness & Confidence
- A passion for Technical Analysis, judgement & Problem Solving
Beyond the programmethere may be the opportunity for apprentices to further their academic achievements based on their talents and capability and on the needs of the business.
Other needs:
Have a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK
Successfully complete SC security clearance
What’s in it for you?
Leonardo values its people. As a result, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages.
These offer the opportunity to:
- Earn while you Learn
- Competitive starting salary
- Annual incremental pay increases
- 3 performance related pay reviews in the two years following your apprenticeship
- Work in Flexible & Diverse Work Environment
- Flexible working hours
- 33 days holiday plus flex days
- Subsidised gym membership
- Pension scheme(Contributory)
- Private healthcare (Contributory)
- Contribute to society
- The opportunity to actively promote apprenticeships in the community and to represent the business in promoting opportunities with Leonardo
- Meet end-users and understand the value of the work you do
What can I expect from my working environment?
You will be working within world class facilities. You will be working in an office environment and will be using Display Screen Equipment. There may also be opportunities to occasionally travel between the different sites and to meet with customers and suppliers.
What are you waiting for?
Choosing to start your career with Leonardo will be extremely rewarding. You will work alongside some of the most talented people in the UK and have real opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge working on some of industries most exciting and technically advanced projects.
See how you can make a difference – APPLY NOW