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Business Degree Apprenticeship

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Job Description
Start date: September 2027
Location: Broughton, North Wales
Duration: 3 years
University: Swansea University
Degree: BSc (Hons) Applied Business Management
Applications will be open until 26 October 2026. After this date, the advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is recommended.
Benefits
- Salary: £23,245
- 35 hours per week
- Half day Fridays!
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension
- Success share
- Plus many more flexible benefits!
About Us
Our Business Degree Apprentices get the unique opportunity to work across all business functions and a variety of teams, giving you the “university experience” with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. This degree apprenticeship will enable you to gain broad exposure to our daily operations and management of aircraft production. You’ll gain both academic knowledge and on-the-job training at our site in Broughton (North Wales) near Chester, whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so.
You will have opportunities to work within the following teams:
- Operational Support
- Environmental, Health & Safety
- Security
- Facilities Management
- Procurement
- Contract Management
- Industrial Maintenance
- Airbus Operating System (our Lean production teams)
- Tooling, Maintenance and Calibration
This exciting three year apprenticeship offers you a full degree without fee in Applied Business Management BSc (Hons) which is delivered by Swansea University with our training partners at Coleg Cambria with day release study to complement your placement activities.
You will also work towards ILM Level 4 Diploma in Principles of Leadership and Management and ILM Level 4 Diploma in Management. You will also have the opportunity to achieve a widely recognised PRINCE2 project management qualification.
We are also believers in experiential learning too, and there are many events that take place that offer exciting opportunities to grow and develop whilst also having fun!
What You Will Be Doing
As a Business Apprentice you will be involved in a variety of strategic development as well as modifications of products and plant industrial projects, which could include the following:
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- Programme management: Supporting the planning and implementation of any adaptations to the shop floor working environment as a result of programme changes and/or new products being introduced into the production lines.
- Project management: Working in multifunctional teams to implement the identified required improvements and changes.
- Fire and security management: Working with our on-site security teams to ensure safe and secure operation on our Broughton site.
- Facilities management: Working with our teams across facilities to ensure a smooth operation of buildings, infrastructure and day-to-day running of a large production site.
- Airbus Operating System (AOS): A structure of standards developed by Airbus employees, using result-proven lean routines and solutions. This system is integrated into all aspects and functions of the company, to help govern and sustain performance whilst encouraging cost saving, through continuous improvement activities.
You also have the opportunity to pick your own placements that are not within your immediate area of study, such as HR, recruitment, finance, supply chain, programme planning, engineering and much more.
Requirements
In order to be eligible to this apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:
- 3 A Levels at grade B or above with one being in Business Studies or Economics and a further two subjects such as English Language, Maths or Welsh Baccalaureate
- Or Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM
- Or Equivalent qualifications (ie HND in Marketing, or a business related BTEC, eg Entrepreneurship) subject to validation
- And Minimum GCSE 4/C in Maths or Numeracy and English Language or equivalent subject to validation
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved.
- Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.
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Important Information
- GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.
- RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. For more information, please check the Government Website.
Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.
Contact
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email apprentices@airbus.com. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.
Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com.
At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
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