TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 4-year Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship in Edinburgh, leading to a BA (Hons) degree from the University of Strathclyde.
- Gain practical business experience in project planning, procurement, and SAP, with a starting salary of £23,500 per year.
- Requires 4 Higher Grades (BBBB, including Maths and English) and Standard Grades/National 5 in English.
- Benefits include generous leave, a strong pension scheme, bonus eligibility, and flexible benefits.
About the Role
This is a four-year Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship scheme in Edinburgh, leading to a Business Management BA (Hons) degree from the University of Strathclyde. The programme combines work-based learning, distance learning, and day release at the university.
What You'll Do
- Gain practical skills, experience, and knowledge in business management.
- Work on real-time projects alongside skilled professionals.
- Rotate within the business, gaining exposure to areas such as project planning, CS3, and procurement.
- Learn to schedule projects and track project performance.
- Develop knowledge of business techniques and procedures.
- Gain practical experience of SAP and key management systems.
- Develop higher-level cognitive skills and integrate knowledge, professional competencies, and transferable skills.
- Provide input to Integrated Teams meetings and coordinate activities with other business areas.
- Take ownership of your own portfolio.
Role Requirements
- Qualifications: 4 Higher Grades (or equivalent) with a grade of BBBB. Mathematics and English are mandatory. A business-related subject is preferred. Additionally, Standard Grades (1-3) / National 5 (A-C) in English (or equivalent qualifications to Highers / Standard Grades) are required.
- Residency: For SAAS funding, English apprentices moving to Scotland must have residency in Scotland before August 1st 2027.
Security Clearance
- Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years, in line with UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements.
- Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply for more sensitive posts, potentially requiring continuous residency in the UK for five to ten years.
Benefits
- Salary: Starting salary of £23,500 per year, with salary increases as you progress.
- Leave: Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
- Pension: Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Wellbeing: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion and diversity networks.
- Bonus: All employees are eligible for an annual bonus scheme.
- Share Scheme: Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- Flexible Benefits: Up to £500 annually for private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships, and more.
How to Apply
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