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Apprentice - Aspiring Leaders BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC

This apprenticeship will see you taking on several rotational placements, giving you an in-depth insight into our colleague and customer experience and commercial, operations and strategy roles at British Airways. You will gain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to become the type of leader we need, in our journey to A Better BA.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Nov 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £23,700.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    48 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Feb 2023

  • Date posted

    10 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000089401

  • Positions

    6 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Active involvement in projects, with the opportunity to lead projects and small teams
  • Communicate with key stakeholders to deliver projects or work activity on time, and building a one-team ethic
  • Prioritise workload efficiently, while delivering all tasks and accountabilities which could include project management, people management, strategic planning and reporting
  • Coach and assist with the development of other colleagues in the team to maximise their potential
  • Take ownership of individual development, identifying areas for skills and behaviour improvement and proactively acting upon these needs

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Across this four year apprenticeship, you will study towards a Level 6 in Chartered Management qualification.

Successful apprentices will achieve a degree in management and business [either BA (Hons); BSc (Hons) or BBA (Hons)]

Training will be completed at London Heathrow and this will be Monday to Friday. Buckinghamshire New University, High Wycombe Campus.

Training Provider - subject to change.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Following the completion of your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to apply for internal roles at British Airways, or further your learning on one of our graduate schemes.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*- C / 9 - 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade A*- C / 9 - 4) Desired
A Level or equivalent hold or be predicted to hold 2 A Level passes or (Grade pass) Essential
Other Level 3 equivalent (Grade Pass) Essential

Things to consider

You’ll need to have strong self-motivation as well as the ability to adapt to change. GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) are desirable but not essential. You’ll need to hold or be predicted to hold 2 A Level passes or Level 3 equivalent.

About the employer

Looking to join our apprenticeship scheme? You won't be disappointed. Recently being ranked within the Top 100 Apprentice Employers. We have many benefits for apprentices at British Airways, such as the apprentice network and community, Involvement in our ambitious sustainability vision, Involvement in Community Investment programmes, Access to heavily discounted flights to globe trot, and a generous annual leave entitlement to turn your bucket list into reality.

Employer

BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC

Address

Waterside

PO BOX 365

Harmondsworth

UB7 0GB

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Training

Training provider

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE NEW UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard

Chartered manager (degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Employer's Application Instructions

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 30 Nov 2022