V05159 - Higher Apprentice Improvement Leader (Information Management and Technology)
In Shared Services we help BAE Systems to serve, supply and protect those who serve and protect us. You will be joining a large team who deliver the essential services and many of the critical projects that enable BAE Systems to perform, deliver and grow. This means a genuine chance to make a difference across the world.
Role
- During this 2 year long programme you will train to become a specialist in leading improvement strategy, driving change and enhancing business performance enabling you to make a significant impact
- You will gain exposure to BAE Systems sectors to identify improvement opportunities across large-scale projects and guide and coach others in planning to ensure efficient approaches, whilst also being offered a unique opportunity to develop expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and change management
- You will learn the skills to develop benchmarking strategies to support improvement programmes
- You will develop knowledge and skills in areas such as strategy development, team formation, leadership, project management, data analysis and continuous improvement
- Opportunities will include establishing guidelines for project identification and prioritisation, engaging with leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities
Training
- Improvement Leader Level 6 (Degree with honours)
- An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
- At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
- Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Improvement leader (level 6)
- Training Provider
- YORKSHIRE TRAINING PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
- Working Week
- Shifts to be confirmed
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Saturday, 28th February 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 21st September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- 5 GCSE Inc Maths, English GCSE, grade A*-C or 9-4 (or equivalent (Essential)
- STEM Based Subjects A Level, grade 96 UCAS points, C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
- Company
- BAE SYSTEMS PLC
- Location
- BAE Systems, Channel Way, Preston, Lancashire, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Company
- BAE SYSTEMS PLC
- Location
- BAE Systems, Channel Way, Preston, Lancashire, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted