Business Degree Apprenticeship 2025 - Stevenage

Business Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship 2025

Salary: £18,000 plus a £3000 joining bonus.

Work Location: MBDA Stevenage

Learning Provider Location: University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Security clearance:

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

Closing date for this role is midnight on Friday 24th January

The opportunity:

Throughout the life cycle of our products, a multitude of skill and expertise is required. At MBDA our Business and Support functions cover a wide range of fields, with each one crucial for our continued growth and ensuring we deliver on our promises to our customers.

As a Business Degree Apprentice you will gain a unique insight in to various functions within MBDA. By the end of your four year programme, you'll begin the next stage of your career in a part of the business that you've experienced, and are keen to continue developing in.

There are two streams within the Business Degree Apprenticeship that you may join. We will consider you for both unless you specify an interest in only one within your application.

Business stream:

• Project Management - Work on a variety of projects and platforms to manage planning, costs and risk mitigation

• Commercial - Liaise with MBDA's customers, ensuring the correct commercial agreements are in place to support the winning and delivering against the overall business objectives.

• Procurement - Manage business relationships with UK and / or overseas suppliers and gain experience of subcontract management ensuring on time, on cost, on quality supplier performance.

• Supply Chain - Gain experience in managing and improving supplier performance through risk assessments.

Sales and Business Development (SBD) stream:

• Commercial Operations - Support Export Campaigns and provide bid and commercial management support.

• Group Business Development - Develop product and international strategies.

• Export Sales - Liaise with MBDA's current and prospective Export customers.

• UK National Sales - Work with UK Government and Front Line Commands.

• Technical Military Operations - Develop a technical understanding of MBDA products.

• International Industrial Cooperation - Gain experience in international offset and industrial participation policies.

• Market Development - Work with UK Ministry of Defence to support UK Export opportunities.

In addition, you will spend each summer in one of MBDA's international offices, subject to any restrictions.

Programme structure:

You will study towards a BA (hons) degree in Business Management at the University of Hertfordshire for 4 years which will be fully funded by MBDA and is also accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

You will attend university for one day a week and when you are not at university, you'll work within our business on rotational placements.

What we're looking for from you:

1. 5 GCSEs including Maths & English Language & Science/Technology at a Grade 9 - 4
2. 120 UCAS points achieved through:

• 3 A-levels including an A-level in a Business-related subject

• T-Level in a Business related subject

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a Business related subject

• CTEC Business

Our company:

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

What we can offer you:

• Fully funded qualification starting September 2025
• Paid travel expenses to and from your place of study
• Annual pay reviews
• 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase) and up to 15 days flexi leave
• Study leave during exam periods

We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.