Higher Apprenticeship

Please find a list of roles we typically recruit each year.

Data Analyst Apprenticeship
- Submarines - Barrow-in-Furness
The primary role of a Data Analyst is to collect, organise and study data to provide business insight. Data analysts are typically involved with managing, cleansing, abstracting and aggregating data, and conducting a range of analytical studies on that data. They work across a variety of projects, providing technical data solutions to a range of stakeholders/customers issues.

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Design Engineering Apprenticeship
- Naval Ships - Portsmouth
During Engineering Higher Apprenticeship you will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in a range of different engineering disciplines whilst gaining valuable experience in the use of design software in support of the Detailed Design Team which will culminate in you completing an End Point Assessment. On completion of the 3 year apprenticeship element there will be an additional 1 year where you will consolidate your learning whilst completing your further academic studies.

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Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship
- Maritime Services - Portsmouth
During the Engineering Higher Apprenticeship you will, through a range of placements develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in a range of different engineering disciplines whilst gaining valuable experience in electrical and electronic engineering environments which will culminate in you completing an End Point Assessment.
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Information & Technology (IM&T) Developer Apprenticeship
- Maritime Services - Glasgow
The role of an Information & Technology (IM&T) Developer Apprentice involves assisting in the delivery of IT support to BAE Systems Maritime Naval Ships by helping to develop its IT systems. This can include providing a technical support service, or delivering and maintaining relevant people, process or system documentation, as in the Governance team. You will be required to work to deadlines and standards on a daily basis.
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Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
- Maritime Services - Portsmouth
During the Engineering Higher Apprenticeship you will, through a range of placements develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in a range of different engineering disciplines whilst gaining valuable experience in mechanical and electrical engineering environments which will culminate in you completing an End Point Assessment.
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Test Engineering Apprenticeship
- Maritime Services - Broad Oak
- Maritime Services - Cowes
During the Engineering Higher Apprenticeship you will develop knowledge, skills and behaviours in a range of different engineering disciplines whilst gaining valuable experience in electrical and electronic manufacturing engineering environments which will culminate in you completing an End Point Assessment with a view of becoming a Test Engineer.
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Commercial Apprenticeship
- Submarines - Barrow-in-Furness
As a Commercial Higher Apprentice you will join a team whose role it is to ensure that proposals to BAE Systems’ customers are priced, developed and approved in an acceptable manner and to submit the associated offers.
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Finance Apprenticeship
- Air - Samlesbury/Warton
- Submarines - Barrow-in-Furness
- Electronic Systems - Rochester
Our Finance Higher Apprenticeship scheme aims to develop A-level or equivalent qualified individuals into Chartered Management Accountants with a broad understanding of all aspects of finance and how these fit into the wider business organisation.

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Human Resources Apprenticeship
- Naval Ships - Glasgow
- Air - Samlesbury/Warton
As a Human Resources Higher Apprentice your will be responsible for all things 'people' related; supporting employees throughout their time with the business with anything from changing the way people work, to helping them through difficult personal or professional issues, to working with managers in the business to tackle complex business challenges.

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Procurement/Supply Chain Apprenticeship
- Submarines - Barrow-in-Furness
- Submarines - Frimley
As a Procurement and Supply Chain Higher Apprentice your role can extend to a huge range of related commercial activity such as influencing policy, financial analysis, engaging in contract law, and developing strategy to deliver services.

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Project Management Apprenticeship
- Naval Ships - Glasgow/Frimley
During a three-year Project Management apprenticeship you will be responsible for supporting the successful delivery of different projects by gathering information about time, cost and quality constraints, identifying and analysing data trends and driving actions to their conclusion.
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To apply for a Higher Apprenticeship:

Apprenticeships will re-open from November 2020. To find out more click “Search & Apply” and select the Apprenticeship you would like to apply for before 28th February 2021. This will identify the opportunities available and also the location of each of these opportunities.
Once selected, this will take you to the full job description.
If you think it is the Apprenticeship for you, complete and submit your online application form. Leave yourself plenty of time so you can complete it with care and attention.
When asked to do so, complete online aptitude tests.
From the date you are sent the tests, you have seven days to complete the online tests.
If you are successful you will be asked to attend an interview or an assessment centre, where you will be asked to complete a number of tasks. You will be sent all the details you need nearer the time.
If you are not successful you will receive an email notification.
Not sure? Read our FAQs for pointers and advice, and keep looking – there’ll be an apprenticeship to match your interests.
Good luck!