2025 Business Administration Apprentice – Level 3 Business Administration
Quintec. Templecombe, England, United Kingdom
Location: Templecombe, United Kingdom
Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.
Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times.
Start Date: 01 September 2025
Salary: £16,000 (age 16-18) / £21,000 (age 19+) per annum
Employee type: Permanent
Working Schedule: 37 hours per week (8 hours Monday - Thursday, 5 hours on a Friday)
What The Role Has To Offer
* Earn while you learn
* Job specific training experience
* Recognised qualifications
* Permanent role from day one
Thales Underwater Systems (UWS) is at the forefront of innovation in sonar systems, maritime safety, and defence technology. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Level 3 Business Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience in a global company while earning a recognised qualification. The apprentice will work across various business functions, providing support to key departments and gaining a well-rounded understanding of the business.
As a Level 3 Business Apprentice, You Will Be Exposed To Various Aspects Of Thales UWS Operations, Including But Not Limited To:
* Administrative Support: Assist in day-to-day administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings, organising documentation, and maintaining records
* Business Operations: Support the business operations team in ensuring the smooth running of projects, managing logistics, and coordinating between departments
* Data Management: Handle data entry, analysis, and reporting to help inform decision-making processes
* Project Support: Contribute to various projects by supporting project management teams with coordination, scheduling, and communications
* Compliance and Documentation: Ensure all documentation and processes adhere to internal and external standards, including regulatory and compliance requirements
* Financial Support: Assist with budgeting, invoicing, and financial reporting, working closely with the finance department to ensure financial records are up to date
* Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business operations and foster teamwork
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, there may be opportunities for continued employment and further career progression within Thales UWS, including roles in business operations, project management, or administration.
Apprentice Programme
As a Business Apprentice you will enrol onto a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship at Yeovil College, which will be delivered via a day release model over 18 months. On completion of the programme and upon passing the End Point Assessment, you will roll off the programme into a business role within the Thales UK Underwater Systems Business.
Requirements
2 GCSEs Grade 4 and above including English and Maths
Benefits
* 201 hours annual leave (plus a company day and bank holidays)
* Company Pension
* Health Care Cash Plan
* Life Insurance
* Discount Portal
* Performance-related pay uplifts
* 80 Hours Volunteering (first two years)
Closing date: Our applications will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 16 February 2025.
Recruitment Process
For further information on our Early Careers recruitment process or to speak to a member of the Early Careers Team or a Graduate or Apprentice, please visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.
For further details of the evidence required to apply for security clearance please follow this link - Security Clearance Guidance.
Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process.
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