Digital Energy Business Development Apprentice

Location: London

Apprentice Level: UK Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Programme

Salary: £23,000

Role Mission: You will join a team that drives growth by identifying opportunities and building strong relationships that support the organisation’s strategic objectives. As a Level 6 Business Development Apprentice, you will combine learning with real‑world impact, helping to shape innovative solutions that meet client needs. Your mission is to contribute fresh ideas, analyse market trends, and support initiatives that expand our reach and deliver value. Through collaboration and curiosity, you will play a key role in turning opportunities into sustainable success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively promote applicable Schneider Electric Digital Energy offers with the selected customer base, gaining orders, specification and standardisation throughout the supply chain.
• Work with internal colleagues in Sales, Marketing, Technical and Techno‑commercial teams to ensure effective cross‑entity, regional, national and international collaboration.
• Provide all relevant accurate information and reporting in a timely manner as required by line manager and feedback to marketing.
• Actively monitor competitor actions and provide relevant intelligence to EcoXpert partners that can support their growth.
• Manage and keep a record of competencies and ensure regular check‑ins are conducted to address any skill gaps.
• Work with the Digital Buildings line of business to ensure top VIP accounts are serviced and prioritised accordingly.
• Keep customers and the community up to date with Schneider product releases and new innovations.

Training:

Training Provider: Middlesex University

During your apprenticeship you will receive two types of training:

• On‑the‑job training will be delivered by Schneider Electric. You’ll receive training and supervision to help you perform the job you’ve been hired to do, including skills and knowledge outside the apprenticeship that are needed for the role.
• Off‑the‑job training is delivered by a carefully selected training provider during your normal working hours. You will spend at least 20% (average 6 hours per week) of your working hours completing off‑the‑job training. This protected time is a requirement for apprenticeship delivery and will teach you the knowledge, skills and behaviours set out in the apprenticeship standard to achieve occupational competence.

Types of support include:

• A comprehensive induction
• Mentoring or regular one‑to‑one guidance
• Social enrichment and networking opportunities
• Performance reviews
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Feedback opportunities

Work Pattern:

37.5 hours per week to be worked from Monday to Friday. Exact start and finish times are to be agreed upon with the line manager. Some of these hours will be allocated to off‑the‑job training as part of your Apprenticeship Programme.

Skills & Attributes:

Essential:

• Basic IT skills and a willingness to learn and embrace new skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with flexibility to adapt to changing requirements and priorities.
• Strong interest in sustainability & energy management.

Desirable:

• Understanding of energy management.
• Confident in building and maintaining professional relationships.
• Comfortable with change and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Education:

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, English and a STEM Subject grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• 2 A Levels or equivalent at grade C or above.

Previous Experience:

No pre‑requisite experience required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Please note that we are unfortunately unable to provide visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship positions. Additionally, certain visa types may not meet the eligibility criteria for apprenticeship funding under current government guidelines.

Company Overview:

Schneider’s purpose is to create Impact by empowering all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. We are a global industrial technology leader bringing world‑leading expertise in electrification, automation and digitisation to smart industries, resilient infrastructure, future‑proof data centres, intelligent buildings, and intuitive homes. We are a people company with an ecosystem of 150,000+ colleagues and more than a million partners operating in over 100 countries to ensure proximity to our customers and stakeholders. We embrace diversity and inclusion in everything we do, guided by our meaningful purpose of a sustainable future for all.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary & Attractive Bonus Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Pension Scheme & Generous Life Assurance
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Holiday Buy Programme
• Flexible Working Arrangements (Role Dependent)
• Hybrid Working Arrangements (Role Dependent)
• Access to Health & Wellbeing Support
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Access to Employee Discounts (including Fitness, Shopping & Dining)
• SE Career Hub Portal Access (Portal includes view of internal job opportunities, mentors, and projects globally)
• Learning Portal Access (Portal includes content that supports continuous learning)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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