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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.

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.

Vacancy Description This Apprenticeship is based in Bristol. Entry requirements for this role are 120 UCAS points (for qualifications achieved after 2017) or 300 UCAS points (for qualifications achieved before 2017). Overview   Mace has joined with Turner & Townsend and our strategic partner EY, to form Paragon - a joint venture to provide the role of Commercial Delivery Partner to Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). DE&S are a vital part of the Ministry of Defence, which manage and deliver complex projects that equip and support the UK’s Armed Forces through both current and future operations. You could be involved in a vast array of exciting projects, varying in scale and budget, from procuring supplies to submarines, from helmets to helicopters. Consequently, projects can last from months to decades and budgets from thousands to billions. This is a great opportunity to start a career in managing procurement working with a high profile client.   The Role    As a Procurement Apprentice you will be based in the DE&S offices in Bristol, supporting the work in managing significant procurement and purchasing activity including:   ·         assisting the development and implementation of contract management plans, compliance and obligations matrices ·         working with colleagues to manage how suppliers are delivering on contracts for goods and services. ·         carrying out Contract Management, filing and contract administration activities. ·         general administration, booking visitors, meeting rooms, and arranging facilities for events; ·         preparing data and information to support management decisions in regards to selecting suppliers   Qualifications    You will be supported in studying and working towards achieving a Level 4 Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS), which can then lead to full membership and Chartered Status.

Business Administration Apprentice - Level 3 - Thurnscoe Qualifications needed - 5 GCSEs 9-4 or A*-C or equivalent Closing Date - applications are open until 29th April 2019, however we reserve the right to remove adverts should the roles be filled before this date. About Balfour Beatty and what we do?  Do you want to work for a worldwide, market leading Company? A company that has delivered some of the most iconic projects, globally over the last 100 years, with market leading capabilities across the construction, services and rail sectors?  Then we have an amazing opportunity for you – based right here in Thurnscoe near Barnsley. We have a new exciting opportunity to work as a Business Administration Apprentice in our Site Mobilisation Team. This role with give you the opportunity to work for a market leading company, whilst gaining valuable skills and experience to ensure you develop to your full potential throughout the apprenticeship. What the apprenticeship will offer:  Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive training programme in Business Administration with the opportunity of completing industry recognised vocational qualifications. You will provide effective, efficient, confidential and comprehensive administrative support to our business. As part of the Apprenticeship scheme you will be supported with gaining an NVQ level 3 or 4 in Business Administration. You will also have various other training opportunities. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, we will look to explore further opportunities within Balfour Beatty and further development of you and your career. What you'll be doing Your responsibilities as a Business Administration Apprentice will include: Deal with communications (mostly over the telephone and face to face) with other stakeholders in the business Organise and service meetings which involve taking and preparing minutes, and undertaking any follow up actions. Minute taking may be complex, of a confidential nature and at a senior level for internal and external partners Filing, scanning, typing, faxing and emailing Use a variety of Microsoft Packages (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to compose and update documents Who we're looking for You will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s 9-4 or A*-C including Maths & English or equivalent coupled with an interest in Business Administration. You will have a basic knowledge of MS packages including Outlook, Word and Excel. You will have a have a friendly, flexible approach to your working day and a willingness to work with and support colleagues You will have an enthusiastic, engaged attitude and eagerness to learn and develop personally and professionally Why work for us We offer a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package. Your professional institution fees and training will be covered. For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Apprentice and what’s involved in the scheme visit the website here  and view the profiles of our current apprentices across the Group. To apply online, please click below: https://pages.beamery.com/balfourbeattyet/form/emergingtalent/sign-up?vacancy=EAVT5KHAv Closing Date – applications are open until 29th April 2019, however we reserve the right to remove adverts should the roles be filled before this date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible as CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People (“Two Ticks”) symbol and we are a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.  

Business Administration Apprentice - Level 3 - Derby Qualifications needed - 3 GCSEs at 9-4 or A*-C or equivalent including Maths and English Closing Date - applications are open until 29th April 2019, however we reserve the right to remove adverts should the roles be filled before this date. About Balfour Beatty and what we do?  Do you want to work for a worldwide, market leading Company? A company that has delivered some of the most iconic projects, globally over the last 100 years, with market leading capabilities across the construction, services and rail sectors?  Then we have an amazing opportunity for you – based right here in Derby. We have a number of new exciting opportunities to work as a Business Administration Apprentice in various teams including Bid Management, Driver Risk, Fleet Operations, Tower Cranes Operations, Sweepers Operations or Fire Services. This role with give you the opportunity to work for a market leading company, whilst gaining valuable skills and experience to ensure you develop to your full potential throughout the apprenticeship. What the apprenticeship will offer:  Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive training programme in Business Administration with the opportunity of completing industry recognised vocational qualifications. You will provide effective, efficient, confidential and comprehensive administrative support to our business. As part of the Apprenticeship scheme you will be supported with gaining an NVQ level 3 or 4 in Business Administration. You will also have various other training opportunities. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, we will look to explore further opportunities within Balfour Beatty and further development of you and your career. What you'll be doing Your responsibilities as a Business Administration Apprentice will include: Deal with communications (mostly over the telephone and face to face) with other stakeholders in the business Organise and service meetings which involve taking and preparing minutes, and undertaking any follow up actions. Minute taking may be complex, of a confidential nature and at a senior level for internal and external partners Filing, scanning, typing, faxing and emailing Use a variety of Microsoft Packages (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to compose and update documents Who we're looking for You will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s 9-4 or A*-C including Maths & English or equivalent You will have an interest in Business Administration. You will have a basic knowledge of MS packages including Outlook, Word and Excel. You will have a have a friendly, flexible approach to your working day and a willingness to work with and support colleagues You will have an enthusiastic, engaged attitude and eagerness to learn and develop personally and professionally Why work for us We offer a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package. Your professional institution fees and training will be covered. For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Apprentice and what’s involved in the scheme visit the website here  and view the profiles of our current apprentices across the Group. To apply online, please click below: https://pages.beamery.com/balfourbeattyet/form/emergingtalent/sign-up?vacancy=C2QNTiy3c Closing Date – applications are open until 29th April 2019, however we reserve the right to remove adverts should the roles be filled before this date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible as CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People (“Two Ticks”) symbol and we are a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.

Business Administration Apprentice - Level 3 - Reading & Redhill Qualifications needed - 5 GCSEs 9-4 or A*-C or equivalent Closing Date - applications are open until 29th April 2019, however we reserve the right to remove adverts should the roles be filled before this date. About Balfour Beatty and what we do?  Do you want to work for a worldwide, market leading Company? A company that has delivered some of the most iconic projects, globally over the last 100 years, with market leading capabilities across the construction, services and rail sectors?  Then we have an amazing opportunity for you – based right in Reading & Redhill. We have new exciting opportunities to work as a Business Administration Apprentice in our Plant Control Team and Planning Team. This role with give you the opportunity to work for a market leading company, whilst gaining valuable skills and experience to ensure you develop to your full potential throughout the apprenticeship. What the apprenticeship will offer:  Balfour Beatty offers a comprehensive training programme in Business Administration with the opportunity of completing industry recognised vocational qualifications. You will provide effective, efficient, confidential and comprehensive administrative support to our business. As part of the Apprenticeship scheme you will be supported with gaining an NVQ level 3 or 4 in Business Administration. You will also have various other training opportunities. Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, we will look to explore further opportunities within Balfour Beatty and further development of you and your career. What you'll be doing Your responsibilities as a Business Administration Apprentice will include: Deal with communications (mostly over the telephone and face to face) with other stakeholders in the business Organise and service meetings which involve taking and preparing minutes, and undertaking any follow up actions. Minute taking may be complex, of a confidential nature and at a senior level for internal and external partners Filing, scanning, typing, faxing and emailing Use a variety of Microsoft Packages (including Word, Excel and PowerPoint) to compose and update documents Who we're looking for You will have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s 9-4 or A*-C including Maths & English or equivalent coupled with an interest in Business Administration. You will have a basic knowledge of MS packages including Outlook, Word and Excel. You will have a have a friendly, flexible approach to your working day and a willingness to work with and support colleagues You will have an enthusiastic, engaged attitude and eagerness to learn and develop personally and professionally Why work for us We offer a competitive salary and a flexible benefits package. Your professional institution fees and training will be covered. For more information about what you can expect as a Balfour Beatty Apprentice and what’s involved in the scheme visit the website here  and view the profiles of our current apprentices across the Group. To apply online, please click below: https://pages.beamery.com/balfourbeattyet/form/emergingtalent/sign-up?vacancy=dLxTZVvWs Closing Date – applications are open until 29th April 2019, however we reserve the right to remove adverts should the roles be filled before this date. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply as early as possible as CVs will be reviewed and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People (“Two Ticks”) symbol and we are a member of Stonewall’s Diversity Champions programme.  

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? As Chartered Manager Degree apprentice for Supply Chain, we will offer you the opportunity to learn, earn, and get a degree or equivalent qualification, – and without the debt.  You will develop academically and also professionally, through a series of structured placements; and personally, with soft skills training and one-to-one guidance.  You’ll be part of a group of FMCG supply chain professionals in a company whose products help millions of people look good, feel good and get more out of life. The programme consists of three or four placements in our customer service and planning teams. A variety of practical experiences will provide you with specialist skills development like business forecasting and cutting edge systems.  You will be working close to our customers, our factories and supply chain hubs in a large diverse team.  As a key business partner working with the UKI sales and marketing functions you will gain broad commercial awareness. In terms of academic study you will gain a distance learning degree plus professional qualifications and you’ll be supported by academic and professional mentors, managers and an assigned buddy. You’ll join a team with a dedicated line manager committed to enhancing your career experiences. You’ll be given opportunities to develop the skills aligned to your role and responsibilities to enable you to take control of your career. “There are many things I enjoy about my Unilever apprenticeship, but most important is the constant learning.  My apprenticeship has given me confidence, an understanding of the business, more responsibility than I thought I’d ever get, and some life-long friends.” – Megan Whitehouse, Chartered Manager Degree Apprentice WHERE ARE THEY BASED? Leatherhead WHO FITS THE BILL? We look for apprentices who… •        Have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent at Level 4 or above including English Language. •        Have or are predicted, a minimum of 2 A Levels, or equivalent or a Level 3 apprenticeship, or equivalent experience. •        Are proactive, eager to learn, and ready to work hard and get involved. •        Are up for a challenge, can use their own initiative to solve problems, and can demonstrate good attention to detail. •        You must be eligible to work in the UK and have been a permanent resident in the UK for the last 3 years.  QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED BA (Hons) Degree in Management Practice. DURATION 3.5 years WHEN DOES IT START? 2nd September 2019

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? As a Chartered Manager Apprentice, we will offer you the opportunity to learn, earn, and get a degree or equivalent qualification – without the debt. You will develop academically, professionally, and personally and be part of a group of FMCG professionals in a company whose products help millions of people look good, feel good and get more out of life. Our Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship will cover a range of disciplines and for September 2019, we have opportunities within Unilever’s Global Supply Chain, Customer Development (Sales), Procurement, IT, Human Resources and Marketing and they’re open to people from all backgrounds - we’ll give you the support and opportunity to turn your potential into a long-lasting and rewarding career with us. In terms of academic study, you will gain a distance learning degree plus professional qualifications and you’ll be supported by academic and professional mentors, managers and an assigned buddy. WHERE ARE THEY BASED? Leatherhead, Central London, Leeds and Port Sunlight (close to Chester and Liverpool) WHO FITS THE BILL? We look for apprentices who… •        Have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Level 4 or above including English Language. •        Have a minimum of 2 A Levels, or a Level 3 apprenticeship, or equivalent experience. •        Are proactive, eager to learn, and ready to work hard and get involved. •        Are up for a challenge, can use their own initiative to solve problems, and can demonstrate good attention to detail. •        You must also be eligible to work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years. QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED BA (Hons) Degree in Management Practice WHEN DOES IT START? 2nd September 2019.

WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT? As a Business to Business Sales Apprentice, we will offer you the opportunity to learn, earn, and get a degree or equivalent qualification – without the debt. You will develop academically, professionally, and personally, and will be equipped with the skills including insights, critical thinking and commercial judgement which are required to Deliver value to business customers, including corporate, public sector, SME, not-for-profit organisations as well as their own organisation. You’ll be part of a group of FMCG professionals within Unilever’s Customer Development (CD) function, in a company whose products help millions of people look good, feel good and get more out of life. WHERE ARE THEY BASED? Leatherhead WHO FITS THE BILL? We look for apprentices who… •        Have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at Level 4 or above including English Language. •        Have a minimum of 2 A Levels, or a Level 3 apprenticeship, or equivalent experience. •        Have a real passion for Sales •        Are proactive, eager to learn, and ready to work hard and get involved. •        Are up for a challenge, can use their own initiative to solve problems, and can demonstrate good attention to detail. •        You must also be eligible to work in the UK and have been a permanent resident in the UK for the last 3 years. QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED Degree in Business to Business Sales WHEN DOES IT START? 2nd September 2019

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT? Unilever’s Project Management apprenticeship is designed for individuals wishing to undertake a career as a project professional. Our apprentices support our UK and Global teams and we have vacancies in different functions including Marketing, Human Resources and IT. As an apprentice, you’ll receive on-the-job experience along with formal training to gain the knowledge and skills you’ll need to support our business. The qualification covers principles of project management, practice of project management, and leadership and delegation. Typical roles include Project Co-ordinator, Project Executive or Project Support Officer. “Not only has my apprenticeship given me the opportunity to earn whilst I learn, it has given me exposure to project management in a global organisation and has equipped me with a great set of transferable skills.  I've received great support from everyone here at Unilever and feel confident that my future is going to be bright!”  Becky Darlington, Project Management Apprentice WHERE ARE THEY BASED? We are currently recruiting for vacancies at our site in Central London, Kingston, Port Sunlight, NW UK (close to Liverpool and Chester),also at a another site close to our PSL site where transport is essential. WHO FITS THE BILL? We look for apprentices who…. •        Have, a GCSE at Level 4 or above or equivalent in English Language.   •        Have, a GCSE at Level 4 or above or equivalent Maths. •        Have, or are predicted, a minimum of two A Levels, or a BTEC, or Level 3 Apprenticeship, or equivalent experience. •        Have a genuine interest in project management. •        Can work as part of a team, so excellent communication skills and teamwork are essential, as are an ability to organise a varied workload. •        Contribute their ideas and think for themselves. •        Is up for a challenge, can use their own initiative to solve problems, and can demonstrate good attention to detail. •        You must be eligible to work in the UK. QUALIFICATION ACHIEVED Associate Project Management Standard Apprenticeship Level 4 and also the APM Project Management qualification. DURATION 20 –24 months And you’ll get paid whilst working on the Apprenticeship Programme! WHEN DOES IT START? 2nd September 2019

Our Data Science Degree Apprenticeship is the perfect place to realise your future. It’s a dedicated three year apprenticeship, on which you’ll develop your technical and business skills and learn how to approach and solve business problems and develop solutions. You will be taught how to devise and implement best practice using data science techniques. You will also gain experience with data analysis using some or most of the following languages R, Python, Scala and Hadoop. What’s more, you’ll earn your degree as you work, all without the expensive university fees. By the time you’ve graduated, you’ll be a trusted technical professional, working as part of a leading data team. You’ll make a meaningful difference to live projects right from the start as you rotate across a variety of data teams. The development of key business skills such as preparing and managing your own specific projects within the portfolio as well as managing key stakeholders, will compliment your technical education. You’ll be supported by some of the most knowledgeable colleagues in the business. The apprenticeship ultimately offers a permanent role with Santander and following graduation you will have opportunities to further develop your career within Data Science across the business. Where you’ll work As a Data Science Degree Apprentice, you will be based in either London or our IT hub in Milton Keynes (Grafton Gate, Eldergate, or Shenley Wood). However during your programme you may have placements at either of the offices so you need to have the flexibility to travel or move if required. All travel expenses to the secondary office will be covered by Santander. What we’re looking for in you ·       A predicted or achieved total of 112 UCAS points (top 3 A levels or equivalent calculated points only) from the new UCAS scoring methodology, in STEM related subjects ·       A minimum of 3 GCSEs graded A-C and must include Mathematics ·       A genuine interest in data science techniques ·       Customer focused ·       An analytical approach to work ·       A natural curiosity and a love of developing new skills and relationships ·       The ability to independently identify risks and opportunities, and the confidence to speak up with new ideas and perspectives Our behaviours Our people are passionate about truly listening to our customers to make banking more simple, personal and fair. And change like that doesn’t happen unless we all speak up with new ideas and challenge things that could be better. It’s a culture of respect, where everyone supports each other to keep their promises and go above-and-beyond – every day. Successful candidates will join the business at the end of September 2019. Realise your future. Salary: £18,500 plus London weighting if based primarily in the London office

Job Title:  Commercial Apprentice Location:  Llanwern, Newport Salary:  £12,600 Length of apprenticeship:  2 years About us: Tata Steel is one of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations in 26 countries and commercial offices in over 35 countries. In Europe we are one of the largest steel producers. But it’s not just our size that sets us apart. What makes us different is our approach to business. We believe our strength is how we build collaborative relationships that create new success for our customers. Tata Steel Distribution UK & Ireland (TSDUK&I) are part of Tata Steel Europe and based at the Steelpark in Wednesfield, it is the largest steel processing facility in the UK.  TSDUK&I also have facilities in Llanwern, South Wales and Lisburn in Northern Ireland.  Across the business we process all forms of strip steel products and manufacture components such as safety barriers. The Commercial Apprenticeship roles will spend time in the different teams within Distribution based at Llanwern. They will learn about a range of operational areas to gain a full overview of processes within the business. The main part of the apprenticeship will be spent in the Sales and Customer Services teams to help them develop the required knowledge and skills to deal with customer enquiries and support the Sales team.     Requirements: Candidates who have, or are expected to achieve, 5 GCSE or equivalent (including English, Maths and Science)  at Grades A* - C or level 4-9, can apply.  We also look for people who: have strong communication and listening skills are enthusiastic and keen to learn can work in a team are reliable with good timekeeping skills can demonstrate leadership abilities work in an organised and logical manner able to problem solve experience of providing customer service have good attention to detail can demonstrate Numerical and literacy skills to KS2 level   Commercial Apprenticeship Overview: These roles will initially rotate through various business processes, including customer services, production and transport planning, inventory control, commercial and business administration to enable the apprentices to develop a robust knowledge of the Distribution business and how it operates.  The apprentice will have a generic role designed to build their skills and knowledge with a view that at the end of the programme they will have developed sufficient capability to progress into a Customer Service or Commercial role.  They will develop skills and knowledge in the company products and processes, complaint handling and the operation of the supply chain whilst also gaining an appreciation of commercial considerations and skills. The apprentice will be involved with:   Supporting the Customer Service team with all aspects of administration regarding compliance. Collecting and analysing data in order to maximise customer satisfaction. Developing an in depth understanding of the STRATIX IT systems within the company such as Order Management. Working within the Customer Services team to obtain a detailed understanding of key processes such as quotation management, order acknowledgement and managing and maintaining an order book. Learning how to interrogate the IT systems in order to provide analysis and reporting to the business to support customer care. Understanding and applying guidelines from Tata policies such as Product Policy, credit, capacity, purchase orders and compliance customer requirements. Learning how to translate the customer requirements into Tata Steel systems. Checking and ensuring accuracy in customer orders. Become familiar with product quality requirements and how this impacts the ability to fulfil customer orders. Work closely with Account Managers to understand their role and support them with customer activities such as processing orders, changes, complaints and analysis. Learning how to identify critical service issues and how to resolve these. Become fully aware of the Tata Steel Health and Safety policy   Commercial Experience Work within the local Commercial team Develop understanding of the interface between Tata Steel product/process offer to the appropriate target market Market Research experience in order to gain knowledge of the appropriate target market Support market intelligence gathering Develop core selling skills Experience on sales desk experience Learn how to apply pricing to a Customer's enquiry Sample multiple selling experiences   Commercial apprentices will study for a Business Administration qualification (Level 2) in year 1, which will progress to either a Business Administration level 3 or Customer Service level 2 qualification in year 2   Package and benefits As well as a salary of £12,600 Tata Steel offers a very competitive package - that recognises your contribution to our business and supports you in your professional development. This includes: nationally recognised qualifications  employment opportunities and progression ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry. One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes Employee Assistance Programme Discounted shopping with various local and national retailers and services including Vodafone, Nandos, Virgin Holidays, Jaguar Land Rover, asos.

The supply and trading school leaver programme is an alternative to university that provides you with the relevant skills and experiences needed to succeed in a business role. You will receive the appropriate development needed to be a high performing and valued employee. Development The supply and trading school leaver programme aims to provide you with the foundations to build a long term, successful career with us. You will be placed in 4 different front office roles as an active member of your team. You would receive on the job learning and be line managed and coached by senior members of your team. The programme offers: A 5 year structured training and development programme. Four job rotations in front office roles and have the opportunity to be involved in a wide range of commercial activity in our oil, gas and shipping sectors such as: Analysing market data Working with product control Working with the derivatives marketing team Supporting commercial trading as part of a financial team A buddy and a mentor will be assigned to you to help support and advise you on your desired career path. We will work with you to determine the best career path that could take you into commercial operations, trading or other parts of supply and trading. At the end of the 5 year programme we will help you secure a permanent role in the organization in your chosen occupation. Alternatively, for those interested in a career in trading you will have the opportunity to become a trader. Requirements We look for school leavers with A-Level ABB or above grades, International Baccalaureate 27 or above or a BTEC Extended Diploma DDM or above along with the determination and passion it takes to flourish. Please be advised that this programme is designed for school leavers and other individuals who do not have a degree. If you are studying or have a degree please apply to our   graduate opportunities .

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION APPRENTICESHIP – LAND SERVICES - BELFAST, GLASGOW, BIRMINGHAM, GUILDFORD, MANCHESTER As one of the world’s leading engineering, professional services and technical consultancy firms, at WSP we’re passionate about the big questions. And big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future. We can offer you the opportunity to work alongside some of the world’s most exciting engineering and design projects. We invest in your learning and development and we value the ideas and innovation you could bring to our work. So, if you’re ready, we can’t wait to get you involved. First though, we thought you’d like to know how our apprenticeship programme works. An apprenticeship enables you to earn a salary whilst you are studying for nationally recognised qualifications. You’ll get to work alongside and learn from our experts who have a wide range of knowledge, capability and experiences to share with you with a programme designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills to be a competent member of our team. All in a Day’s work There’s no such thing as a typical day at WSP. Your role will be varied and your learning will be fast paced. One day can be completely different to the next. In this varied role as a Business Administration Apprentice in the Land Services team, your role will be to provide administrative support to a dynamic and professional team of Land Consultants with the delivery of detailed, high quality land ownership information to our clients for a broad range of high profile infrastructure projects, whilst also studying towards Level 3 in Business Administration. The main responsibilities of the role are to:- Coordinate team health and safety responsibilities Provide database support to referencing and survey projects Look after document control, issuing of documents and versioning Carry out day to day office administrative functions to ensure all records and files are maintained and held securely and that confidentiality of information is upheld Under supervision, assist in the preparation of documentation for landowner meetings Assist project managers with project administration duties such as recording of time approvals and invoicing Manage incoming communication and associated data input, ensuring that they are dealt with in a timely, professional and courteous manner Create and maintain effective working relationships with other members of staff and customers Undertake word processing and other clerical duties including the taking of notes at meetings when required Follow company policies and procedures, in particular observing the importance of confidentiality Prepare documentation in various formats as and when required Deal with the booking of meeting rooms and Company Pool vehicles Deal with the booking of Hotel rooms and railway tickets in line with Company procedures Enter data using various IT systems Study towards a Level 3 in Business Administration. Be an active and collaborative team member, work closely with colleagues and fit seamlessly into a delivery team About You What you’ll need You will have completed your GCSEs with a minimum of five GCSEs grade C / Level 5 or above which must include English, Maths and Science with at least a grade B / Level 6 in Maths . You’ll be enthusiastic with the curiosity and creativity to think outside of the box You’ll want to stretch and inspire us, speaking up about any new ideas you have You’ll know it is important to keep everyone in the loop and will demonstrate this through excellent communication skills You’ll enjoy working in a team environment, sharing ideas and collaborating with colleagues    About Us What you’ll get from us We understand that all apprentices are different. Therefore, we tailor your training and development to help you to achieve your own personal goals. You’ll undertake a supervised programme of in-company training and college teaching. You will study towards a BTEC Level 3 (the equivalent of A-Levels) in business administration over a one to two year period with a mixture of workplace assessed learning and classroom sessions. Our Culture WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, programme and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Property & Buildings, Transportation & Infrastructure, Environment, Industry, Resources (including Mining and Oil & Gas) and Power & Energy sectors as well as project delivery and strategic consulting services. With over 8,000 talented people in the UK and 43,000 globally, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. We’ve been involved in many high profile UK projects including The Shard, Crossrail, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Manchester Metrolink, M1 Smart Motorway, the re-development of London Bridge Station and the London Olympic & Paralympic Route Network.  Benefits Across our offices in the UK, we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture.  One of the key ways that we celebrate this is through our social committees and the events they organise. Some of these events have included office Olympics; go karting outings, BBQs and opera trips. You could also become part of our Professional Growth Network (PGN). The PGN is a networking group run by early career professionals for early career professionals. It helps to grow your network of contacts across the UK business as well as providing you with opportunities for extra experience to support you in achieving chartered status or other professional accreditations. PGN activities include lunchtime talks, site visits, inter-office quizzes and sporting events. We also offer a comprehensive wider benefits package which includes: Reduced rates on gadget insurance Cheaper gym memberships and Tastecards A standard 25 day annual leave allowance plus Bank Holidays and the flexibility to buy and sell annual leave The Cycle to Work Scheme (which entitles you to a tax free bike) 2 paid days a year to be used for volunteering activities The option to purchase additional benefits such as dental care, personal accident cover, and holiday or life insurance at reduced rates Employee Assistance Programme – EAP is a confidential life management and personal support service which offers you free access to specialist advice in areas such as legal, financial, personal and family matters including bereavement and counselling services. Deadline - 31st May 2019

Gain on-the-job experience that will help you decide if you’d prefer your career to start with an apprenticeship – rather than at uni. You’ll contribute to real client projects and learn from our apprentices, while discovering what it’s like to work with some of the world’s largest businesses. What is the Business Academy at EY? It’s our way of helping you decide how you want to start your career. You might not be sure about going to uni, but if you’re equally unsure jumping into the world of work, join us for a week. By spending time in our teams, you’ll discover what we do and have lots of opportunities to speak to our current apprentices about their decision and experiences so far. What will you be doing? You’ll support our team on real client work, learning alongside our apprentices. You’ll also see what it’s like to work with some of the world’s largest organisations, while picking up new skills through tailored training sessions across the week. Best of all, you’ll have a head start on developing the business skills you’ll need if you decide an apprenticeship is right for you. Entry requirements You need to be in Year 12 (UK) and S5 (Scotland) and on track to achieve three A-Levels, five Scottish Highers or the equivalent, by the time the programme starts.

To stay competitive, companies often need to buy, sell, merge or restructure parts of their business. Join the EY Transaction Business Apprenticeship Programme and you’ll help organisations stay ahead of the competition while earning a great salary, gaining invaluable work experience and studying for a professional qualification. What is Transactions at EY? Economies are fuelled by competitive organisations who buy, sell, merge or restructure parts of their business with others. Our job is to help them do all that while making more informed decisions and building better strategies. What will you be doing? As part of our team, you’ll get straight to work on real client projects. Over the course of the programme you can expect to contribute to challenging assignments, learn how to make quick, practical decisions and work through problems with conviction in your process. You’ll also be: • Identifying and understanding clients’ financial and operational issues and how their business and industry works • Solving urgent and important problems as part of our Restructuring team • Working autonomously alongside senior executives, lawyers and finance professionals • Developing strong relationships with our clients Throughout, you’ll study to become a qualified chartered accountant through the ICAEW in England or ICAS in Scotland, and have support from your team too. At the end of the programme, you’ll have gained professional qualifications, lots of practical experience and built a strong network of mentors and peers to help you keep developing. Entry requirements You’ll need to have completed three A-Levels, five Scottish Highers or the equivalent by the time the programme starts.

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. 

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.