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Gain real work experience in the business world, take advantage of new tech and build the skills you need to propel your career, on this apprenticeship. You’ll create real change by helping businesses publish reliable financial accounts, all while you study for a professional qualification and progress towards becoming a chartered accountant. What is Assurance at EY? Our Assurance teams analyse the data behind our clients’ businesses. As external auditors, they help companies and governments publish accurate financial accounts that their clients and, industry regulators, can rely on. What will you be doing? You’ll be working closely with your team, running audits for clients, spotting business opportunities and ensuring it’s all profitable. Other tasks include: • Getting to know our clients, their businesses and how they work • Testing checks and balances to ensure they work how they’re supposed to • Analysing the data that goes into a financial statement to make sure it’s true and fair You’ll also study and undertake exams along the way so you’ll progress even faster professionally than your university-going friends. At the end of the programme, you’ll have gained professional qualifications, a host of transferable skills, lots of practical experience and a network of mentors to help you keep developing. Entry requirements If you’ve achieved three A-Levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent by the time the programme starts, this apprenticeship is for you. 

With an EY Degree Apprenticeship in Business Leadership and Management, you’ll gain real work experience within our Advisory Service Delivery business area. That means you’ll be part of teams helping financial services companies manage different risks and regulations while you work towards a BA degree in business leadership and management – without the student loan. What is Advisory Service Delivery at EY? Financial services companies have never been more scrutinised or more highly regulated. We help our clients manage issues such as anti-money laundering and cyber security , so they can focus on what they do best. What will you be doing? You’ll be constantly learning while helping deliver exciting, innovative client projects within teams that are shaping the future of business for some of the world’s leading organisations. It’s this combination of real-world experience and knowledge that speeds your progression to Associate level, then Executive and beyond. You’ll also: • Study one day a week towards your degree from Northumbria University • Get qualifications in areas such as anti-money laundering, cyber security or mortgage advice In addition to your degree, you’ll gain a host of transferable skills, receive on-the-job coaching and support from a careers counsellor to ensure that you reach your potential. Entry requirements If you’ve achieved three A-Levels, five Scottish Highers or equivalent by the time the programme starts, this apprenticeship is for you.

Nestlé Academy has built its reputation as a continual innovator over a history of more than a century and a half. So for an ambitious Operations Degree Apprentice, it really is the best of both worlds. A safe, secure business with which to build a successful career but, also, the kind of employer that encourages you to try new ways of doing things. That’s why we’re now looking for people who love exploring ideas. Does that sound like you? For example, have you been wondering whether to go to university or start a career instead? Did you know you could even get a BA (Hons) in Professional Practice in Management at the same time, and all within three and a half years? That bold, impressive ability to look critically at your choices is just what we want to see from the next generation of Nestlé innovators. What can you expect? This is an outstanding entry into operations within one of the world’s biggest food and drink manufacturers. There are four main streams to this Degree Apprenticeship. Improvement Pillar/Total Productive Maintenance activities, campus team events, learning each of the manufacturing, line process at your site and university studies. When you first start the scheme, you’ll learn all the various processes and operations within the manufacturing site that you’re located in. Join us and you’ll: Gain a BA Hons Professional Practice in Management from Sheffield Hallam University Structure your workload based on the product we make at your site Work on what we call an ‘improvement pillar’, which means attending and leading process improvement meetings, learning manufacturing methods, coaching process operators, updating measures and tracking improvements Undertake a Communications project, such as visiting schools and careers fairs, inputting into the site’s magazine and email comms and attending and leading Communications meetings Learn the whole manufacturing process from end to end on your site so that you can work closely with operators and process specialists Present your factory improvement and efficiency findings back to senior stakeholders Who are we looking for? If you’re looking for an entry into operations within one of the world’s biggest food and drink manufacturers, they don’t come better than this. So you’ll need to be excited to learn our processes and proactive in your attitude to your workload. Results focused, full of great ideas and ready to take on real responsibility whilst also studying at university, this is an outstanding opportunity to develop your skills. There’s never been a better opportunity to develop your operations career. Applicants who hold an undergraduate Business Management degree are, unfortunately, ineligible to apply. We will be looking for GCSEs (actual or predicted) at grades 9 – 4 (or A*- C if received in 2017 or previous), which must include English and Maths, plus a minimum of 104 UCAS points (or 260 points from 2017 or previous).

You might be uncertain about whether to start work, complete an apprenticeship or go to university, if that's you and you are unsure about what to do next, the IBM's Futures Scheme is for you. The Futures Scheme is our Gap Year program offering a years internship - a try before you commit scheme. We offer you an invaluable opportunity to work with a world-leading company, broadening your horizons and giving you a head start in your career. What will you do? You’ll be deployed onto a challenging work placement, where you’ll support and learn from experienced professionals from across IBM. That could be in any area across the company, we currently have Business Futures working in Recruitment, supporting Clients and working internally to make us more effective - all of which are making a difference at IBM. Then, at the end of the placement, it’s in your hands. If you would like to consider IBM as a long term career then you could apply for our Apprenticeship scheme or you could go to university - the choice is yours!  Unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for the Futures Scheme if you are studying for or have already completed an undergraduate degree. Those eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship are eligible for this scheme.

Our technology degree apprentices work in a variety of roles including Cyber Security and Technical Specialists, Project Managers, Prototype Developers, Service Managers, IT Architects, Business Analysts and Application Support. You will develop a broad range of technical and business skills, including: information systems, systems development, data, cyber security , business organisations, project management and computer & network infrastructure.  You will also take modules to develop your skills in a technical specialism.  There's an opportunity to experience University life and meet apprentices from other organisations during days at University and interactive learning sessions.  

Deadline: Ongoing Salary: Competitive Location: London Job Purpose: The duties of this newly created role will be split over three main areas: print room, post room and facilities. The employee will have an opportunity to build and develop skills required to complete a relevant NVQ qualification. The employee will rotate between the three areas supporting them as required, which will give him/her a fantastic opportunity to gain an exposure to a wide variety of tasks. Key Responsibilities: Open, stamp and distribute incoming mail to all floors Post outgoing mail and parcels Collect and distribute internal mail Collect "By Hand" mail delivered directly to reception, and to distribute it Ensure all faxed messages are distributed as soon as possible Ensure all photocopying, collating, binding etc. is carried out accurately and to required deadlines using all copiers/laser printers on all the floors Service the building (maintain stock of stationery, distribute stationery, replenish toner, paper, maintain photocopiers etc.) Assist generally with Facilities and Building Services ensuring the London office building is maintained and serviced efficiently (to liaise with the landlord, to provide Health and Safety support) Set up meeting rooms when required Provide cover in the absence of Print Room/Post Room/Maintenance colleagues Assist other departments when required with moves, deliveries etc., post room duties permitting and with knowledge of the Office Manager Be able to operate the heating/aircon/gas/fuse and provide cover with these tasks when required Other tasks as appropriate Knowledge and Experience Studying, or about to start studying, towards a relevant (Customer Service/Business Administration) NVQ qualification Three GCSEs at grades A*–E, including Maths and English, or equivalent Personal Attributes Ability to establish good rapport with clients (internal and external), providing excellent service with great quality work and strong interpersonal skills Ability to operate with an approachable and professional manner Ability to demonstrate core values in every aspect - attention to quality, professionalism and relationships Desire to build network and suggest and develop ideas for improvement Ability to be articulate both face to face and in writing Ability to work effectively within a team environment Have a curious and problem solving mind-set, approaching new situations with an open mind Ability to use own initiative and think independently to resolve issues Committed to personal and professional development, taking responsibility for furthering career within the firm through seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills Ability to deal with challenges and change, remaining engaged, resilient and motivated Effective time management skills, and an enthusiastic and “can-do” approach Drive to keep up to date with what is happening in professional area to ensure high standards and promote ethical behavior Ability to act with integrity and honesty Excellent attention to detail Excellent IT capability and understanding of the application of IT systems to improve work practices The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the employee will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post. Key details of position: Hours: The core hours will be 35 hours a week, 9 am – 5 pm, with some flexibility required from time to time (between 7 am and 6 pm, but not exceeding 7 working hours a day). Due to legislative requirements, 20% of the Apprentice’s working hours will be spent on off-the-job training.

Deadline: Ongoing Salary: £18,000 - £25,000 Location: Nationwide Actuarial Apprenticeships offer you the opportunity as a student at school to get into the workplace without taking a degree. There are many schemes available from actuarial employers, which you can find in our Directory of Actuarial Employers.   There are two schemes that are available for you to chose from – either embarking on an apprenticeship taking the Certified Actuarial Analyst (CAA) qualification or taking the Fellowship exams. It will be the decision of the company that you apply for to decide what route they decide to take. Both are incredibly beneficial and will take you on your journey to becoming an actuarial professional.   With an apprenticeship you can go from school into a career in finance or business, working for some of the world’s top employers, earning whilst you learn.  So, if you love maths, analytics and data then this could be the career for you.