Business Operations Apprentice in Tewkesbury

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work‑life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defence tech, delivering end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

The role: Launching in September 2026, this brand‑new 4‑year programme combines on‑the‑job learning in our Business Operations team alongside the completion of a full degree, resulting in a BA (Hons) Leadership & Management qualification with the University of Gloucestershire. In the workplace you’ll be based within our Business Operations team undertaking 4–6 structured rotations, varying in duration, and completing a specific project aligned to your degree course within each rotation. Rotations could include placements within Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials Planning and Environment, Health & Safety, as well as an additional learning placement in a support team such as Finance, Marketing or HR. Through these rotations you’ll gain a deep understanding of the various teams within Business Operations and the critical work undertaken to ensure our technology meets the highest standards for our customers’ missions. Through your studies, completed in blocks, you will develop a solid grounding in all aspects of business and management with the opportunity to specialise in a particular area in your second and third years.

What you’ll bring:

• At least 2 A‑Levels, or equivalent GCSEs in Maths and English, grade C / 4 or above
• Exemplary organisation and time‑management skills, to balance work and study
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated by academic subjects
• Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated by extra‑curricular activities or group project work
• Resilience and adaptability to solve challenging problems
• Proactivity and motivation to maintain strong academic and workplace performance
• Ideally an interest in business, technology and people leadership

What you can expect:

• A nurturing and supportive working environment, provided by peer network, placement managers, programme sponsor, mentor and early careers lead
• Structured rotational programme to provide broad understanding of Business Operations
• Personal development workshops to support your professional growth throughout the programme
• Membership to our internal Early Careers network and other Employee Resource Groups to build your peer community

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, reviewed bi‑annually
• 37.5 hour working week with 12 p.m. finish on a Friday
• Hybrid working model with at least 65% of your time in the office (Tewkesbury)
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing with long service
• Free on‑site parking
• Private medical insurance and a health care cash plan
• Full reimbursement of professional membership cost
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Extensive mental health and wellbeing schemes

Recruitment Timeline:

• 6th May – Post closure
• 7 / 8 / 11 th May – Screening
• 12th‑18th May – Telephone interview
• 21st May – Assessment centre

Important to know: Due to the nature of our work, this role will require UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the right‑to‑work requirement in the UK and will be subject to government security checks. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.