IT Information Management Academy Apprenticeship Stevenage MBDA UK LIMITED

MBDA offers a four-year apprenticeship programme which is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing digital systems team and gain hands on experience within the Information Technology and Information Systems sector with a major defence contractor. For further information please visit: www.mbdacareers.co.uk

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

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Closing date: 22 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £18,000.00

    3k Joining bonus ,annual increases of up to £4000 dependant on performance in placements and college. Flexible working hours, paid overtime, a comprehensive pension scheme, company bonus schemes and superb learning and development opportunities.

  • Working week

    Your contract will require you to work for 37 hours per week Monday - Friday with a flexible working scheme.

    Total hours per week: 37.0

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    02 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    19 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000206898

  • Positions

    2 available

What you will do in your working day

This four-year apprenticeship programme is a fantastic opportunity for you to join a growing digital systems team and gain hands on experience within the Information Technology and Information Systems sector with a major defence contractor. The Information Management (IM) Academy will give you experience of operational and service delivery across information technology infrastructure including networks and enterprise applications.

Our operational teams cover everything from user engagement through to cyber security threat detection and prevention. We use ITIL standards for our operational management and align with standards such as the UK government Cyber Security Essentials Plus scheme, and you will have the opportunity to develop an understanding of these and begin to apply them in the work place. In this area you would be involved in operations and service delivery for the enterprise server infrastructure and desktop ecosystem including performance monitoring and capacity management.

The training you will be getting

You will learn with our supplier who are leaders in this sector who offer a blended online and residential learning programme alongside on the job learning. There will be the opportunity for follow on study at Level 3 or Level 4 for a specialist route or to complete the rest of the apprenticeship with on the job learning.

The IM Academy approach will offer you experience of Digital Infrastructure; Digital solutions and Operations Management across the directorate before confirming the role you will take when you complete the scheme.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

The most exciting aspect of this opportunity is the future technology that we will use in the business – you’ll start your career looking at what we currently use here and now, but through your apprenticeship you’ll be gaining experience which will help you to provide the systems of the future

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential
A Level or equivalent dependent on role (Grade See MBDA website) Desired
BTEC or equivalent Dependent on role (Grade See MBDA Website) Desired

Things to consider

Please note that in order to apply for MBDA UK opportunities you will need to be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance.

About the employer

MBDA is the only company capable of designing and producing missile systems to meet the current and future needs of the armed forces over land, sea and air. Through our expertise, we have become a trusted partner to the Ministry of Defence and work closely with the military to ensure that they have the capability they need, in order to protect our freedoms

Employer

MBDA UK LIMITED

Address

Six Hills Way

Stevenage

Hertfordshire

SG1 2DA

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Training

Training provider

FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Digital support technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

1) Application Form 2) Online Test 3) Virtual Assessment day including Group Task and interview

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

Apply now

Closing date: 22 Jan 2024