Graduate Business Apprentice

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Leonardo offers a range of Apprenticeships from 2-4 years across a variety of STEM and business routes, providing paid training alongside on-the-job learning that equips you with practical skills, experience, and knowledge for a successful career start. We offer competitive entry salaries and fully support your academic learning through to qualifications, with salary increases as you progress.

Whether you are leaving School or College with GCSEs/Standards, A ‘Levels/Highers (or equivalent), or are currently employed and seeking a new career path, you will receive full support as you rotate within the business, working on real-time projects alongside highly skilled professionals who are passionate about their work. We assist you in settling into your new location, ensuring you are familiar with the team and welcomed from day one. A member of our Apprentice team will be present at each site to help you progress, protect your study time, and provide access to digital learning, as well as opportunities to engage with the local community and STEM projects, enhancing various aspects of each program.

During Leonardo’s four-year Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship scheme in Edinburgh, you will study at the University of Strathclyde to complete a Business Management BA (Hons) degree through a mixture of work-based learning, distance learning, and day release at the University.

We seek individuals who understand the importance of effective project planning and controls and are ready to commit to working in the business while also enrolling in a four-year degree program. This is an opportunity to contribute to and experience project planning across various business sectors. Upon completion of the program, you will be a highly skilled member of our Project Planning and Controls community.

Programme Description:

During Years 1 and 2 of the degree, you will study core modules and work closely with work-based mentors to apply your academic knowledge in a practical context. You will learn how to schedule projects and track project performance, developing knowledge of project planning techniques and procedures, and gaining practical experience with SAP and P6 planning/project management systems.

Years 3 and 4 will focus on developing higher-level cognitive skills and integrating knowledge, professional competencies, and transferable skills. You will participate in Integrated Project Teams meetings to address questions concerning project planning and coordinate activities with other related areas of the business to support the planning process. You will further enhance your operational skillset, enabling you to take ownership of your own project planning portfolio.

The final positions will be within the Planning Function in Edinburgh.

The starting salary for this role is £21,525.

Requirements:

Role requirements:

• 4 Higher Grades (or equivalent): BBBB
• Mandatory: Mathematics & English
• Preferred: a business-related subject
• Standard Grades (1-3) / National 5: (A-C) in English (or equivalent qualifications to Highers / Standard Grades).

SAAS funding from English apprentices moving to Scotland must have residency in Scotland before August 1st, 2025.

Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance, typically to the level of Security Check (SC), which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.

Life at Leonardo:

With a company-funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo offers numerous opportunities and accessibility for many.

Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution)

Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, options to buy/sell leave, and accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.

Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, and network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).

Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme, Company-funded flexible benefits including access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, and technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).

Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera & LinkedIn.

Referral Incentive: Earn rewards for successfully referring a friend or family member.

Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.

At Leonardo, we are committed to supporting all our people, and as society and the environment evolve, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity adapts to reflect this. A culture of inclusion fosters collaboration, innovation, and development opportunities. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a rewarding place to work!

Primary Location: GB – Edinburgh

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid

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